*If you pre-pay, please understand that this is to avoid delays and provide a discount, not create additional complications.  Please print & bring your receipt.  Refunds are generally NOT  given and are only provided in extenuating circumstances determined by the Instructor.

If you do not pre-pay, please understand that we will only accept "at the door" rates on the day of the event.

"Early Bird"
Pre-Register before
Thurs, Jan 29

Pre-Register before
Sat, Jan 31

Quick Pay
Register for the Entire Day (Best Value)
Includes all 4 Workshops & Dance
 

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WCSwing Beginner Crash Course
Level: Basic/Beginner I
w. Erik Novoa & Charity Miller

This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of West Coast Swing and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement.  You will learn moves such as the Sugar Push, the Right & Left Side Pass, and the Basic & Progressive Tuck.

It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same night.

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West Coast Swing - Tucks, Whips & Baskets
Level: Beginner II

This class continues where the Beg I class left off.  We'll continue your journey by supplementing you with more basic movements and concepts so that you're ready to dance. 

Intermediate dancers are also invited to take this class so that you can review & perfect  your beginner moves.

* Requirements:  You must know the material from the Beg I class (Sugar-Push, Push Break, Right Pass, Left Pass & Whip).  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.
 

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Practice Break

Spins & Turns for All Dances
Level: All Levels

Having trouble with your spins?  This workshop will address methods & techniques for making your spins & turns easier, more comfortable and better looking.  We'll start with simple methods to get you "on your leg" then we'll show you how to use your arms for centering.  We'll explain and get you doing one-footed turns and two-footed turns.  You'll be a better dancer after this class.  This is for both leaders and followers, and for all forms of dance.

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West Coast Swing with Spins & Turns
Level: Beg-Intermediate
w Erik Novoa & Anna Brady

This class will build on the "Spins & Turns" class.  We will use West Coast Swing as the theme dance and work on patterns which will apply your new found technique.  This class will give you new ideas of how to embellish your simple West Coast Swing movements and increase your proficiency.

* Requirements:  You must know the material from the Beg I & II class (Sugar-Push, Push Break, Right Pass, Left Pass, Whip, Tucks and Basket).  It also requires good knowledge of the "Spins & Turns" class which preceeds.  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

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West Coast Swing  & Mix Party
at Smiths Dancing School

The Dance will be a mix of West Coast Swing music
(Blues, Funk, Swing, R&B and Contemporary), Hustle & some Salsa. 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door. 

Dance Only:
$10 cash
at the door.  

Erik Novoa has been competing in West Coast Swing since 1998. In that time, he has risen to compete in the Invitational division. He has placed top-10 at the US Open in the Classic Division three  times and has excelled in Strictly Swing and Jack & Jill competitions at numerous national events.  Most recently, he won 1st Place in the "All Star" Jack & Jill at the 2009 New Year's Dancin' Eve in Burlington, MA.

Erik has also been competing in Hustle since 2000 and immediately stole the show by becoming a 2 time national champion in 2001 & 2002.  He later became a finalist on ABC Family's revival of Dance Fever, becoming the only Hustle act on the premier series which aired in July 2003.

Erik's former training in ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater enables him to teach in a style which is knowledgeable, clear and concise.  He is a featured instructor for many regional and national events because of his ability to get people dancing quickly using his humor, personality, style, rapport with students, and his solid knowledge of dance fundamentals and technique.  Students complete each workshop with a better understanding of the specific dance, overall dance technique and musicality.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anna Brady combines the discipline of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing.

She trained and performed in both classical and modern styles with Minnesota Dance Theatre & School and Minnetonka Dance Theatre. She also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

In 2004, Anna choreographed and performed with the University of Chicago Ballet Company and attended the Alvin Ailey summer training program.  Since moving to New York in 2005, Anna has performed with Bernier Dance Company, the Little Orchestra Society and the Tyler Dunn Foundation.

Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing.