WCSwing is one of the most versatile forms of partner dancing.    Originally done to blues and slow swing music, it can also be done to almost anything being played on the radio.  It's the perfect dance for a holiday party or just for a night on the town.  All are welcome to come out and start your journey on Saturday, February 9. 

Workshops and Dance (Saturday)

For your social pleasure 6 different types of beer will be provided by Anheiser Bush. Cheese, munchies, and other soft drinks will be available too.  These goodies will be available throughout the evening.

Attire:  Casual.  Jeans are fine.  Leather/ suede bottom shoes or dance sneakers are perfect (regular sneakers are not ideal).

Here are some tips for Dance Etiquette
 

Attire:  Casual.  Jeans are fine.  Leather/ suede bottom shoes or dance sneakers are perfect (regular sneakers are not ideal).

Requirements: Knowledge of the information from the Basic Crash Course.

Here are some tips for Dance Etiquette
 

Music will be of the West Coast Swing variety: Blues, Swing, Pop and late-night groovy stuff. 
 

Enter Before 9:30

Activities available:
* Beer and Munchie Mixer
* West Coast Swing Lessons
* Dancing

 

Activities available:
* Dancing until 11:30pm

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.  Erik is also an outstanding follower.  Anyone who has seen him follow in a Jack & Jack competition knows that there is nothing he can't (or won't) do. His 20-year background in ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater and tap is evident in his avant-garde routines, creative social dances, and expert teaching style.

Erik began developing the West Coast Swing (WCS), Hustle and Salsa communities in southern Connecticut in January 2006, offering regular weekly dance classes in Fairfield, Stamford and South Norwalk.  In his first year in business, Erik was recognized and selected as the editor's choice for the "Best Way To Get In Step" in Fairfield County's "2006 Best Of The Gold Coast" rankings.

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, trained and performed in both classical and modern styles with Minnesota Dance Theatre & School and Minnetonka Dance Theatre. She studied and competed in ballroom/latin dance as an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison while completing a degree in the life sciences.

Anna continued dancing at the University of Chicago, teaching, choreographing and performing with the resident ballet organization while working on an advanced degree in biological sciences.  After attending a summer intensive at the Alvin Ailey School, she moved to New York in April 2005 and has performed with Bernier Dance Company and the Little Orchestra Society. 

Most recently, she has performed "Ordinary Day", a contemporary ballet piece, with Erik Novoa at the New Year's Extravaganza and for the Chicago Rebels Swing Club.