Upcoming dates: Saturday, May 12th Saturday, June 2nd Saturday, July 28th Saturday August 18th Currently the location for all of these events will be: Hep Cat’s, 42 Erb Street East, Waterloo, N2J 1L5 **Free Parking and and Air Conditioned Space! Currently the times for all of the events will be: Lesson 8pm – 9pm Dancing: 9pm -12am Prices: $10 Regular, $8 Students DJ’ed Dances Contact: info@waterloowestcoastswing.ca Phone: (519) 513-0291 Facebook: Join the “Waterloo West Coast Swing” Facebook group for more information! Or “like” our “Waterloo West Coast Swing” Facebook Page Follow us on Twitter: @WaterlooWCS
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TORONTO OPEN SWING/HUSTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS (TOSHC) JULY 20-22, 2012
March 9, 2012 – 9:59 am
The 5th annual TOSHC weekend takes place the Sheraton Tornto Airport Hotel with over 30 hours of workshops, social dancing, and competitions in West Coast Swing and Hustle. Professional staff includes Mike Topel, Deborah Szekeley, Robert Cordoba, Beata Howe, Terry Roseborough, Maria Cirino, Billy Marti, Bill Cameron. Early Early Bird rate of $115.00 until March 31st to sit at one of my *GroovyBluesyJazzyFunky* tables. Please see the Tickets and Tables page for details.
Saturday Night “Swustle” Socials at Joy of Dance
June 19, 2011 – 7:26 pm
Every Saturday from at Joy of Dance, 95 Danforth Ave., at Broadview, featuring a mix of musical styles, in a beautiful studio, with friendly, versatile dancers. Bring a partner or come solo! Yummy snack table, too Usual format: Two Hustle classes prior to the social: Beginner 6:15-7:15 PM Intermediate 7:30 – 8:30 PM Both are drop-in with no registration or partner required. Classes are taught by IHDA (International Hustle Dance Association) certified instructor. $12 for class(es) and dance $8 dance only Beginner class will emphases on Hustle technique via simple patterns. You will learn: proper frame & poise; factors of good balance; partner’s connection; understanding of common [...]
Saturday Night Dances in Buffalo
May 27, 2011 – 2:23 pm
Hosts: Linda King, Bill, Vicky, Kim, and Maria Scharing Lessons from 7:30-8:30pm Dancing from 8:30pm – 11:30pm to West Coast Swing with some Hustle, Nightclub 2-step, Cha Cha, Country 2-step and Waltz. Cost: $10.00 for Lesson and Dance, $8.00 for just the dance Location: Amherst Community Church, 77 Washington Hwy, Snyder, NY, 14226 (directions below) Upcoming dances: May 6, 2012 To be determined June 2, 2012 Instructor: Steve Ryan (Syracuse) NO DANCES JULY/AUG/SEPT October 6, 2012 To be determined November 3, 2012 To be determined December 1, 2012 To be determined For more information and to verify details please [...]
Double Down Weekends in Ottawa
May 1, 2011 – 12:36 pm
These weekends, consisting of a Saturday night dance (and after party at nearby pub), and Sunday afternoon workshops have proven to be a popular reason to “get in the car” for a dance road-trip to our Nation’s Capital. Hosted by Maria and Andre of Smoothstyle Swing, and taking place at DanceWithAlana *new* studios - downtown Ottawa (1800 Bank Street, Suite 13): Uptown @ DWA Saturday Night Dance Dancing 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (don’t forget the after-party!) DJs “OldsKOOL” Danis and Donnie “Da Cube” Neron play Blues, R&B, Contemporary, Soul, Motown, Pop and Funk music. Cover: $7.00 per person GroovySunday WCS [...]
2-4-1 Dances in Hamilton
February 6, 2011 – 8:01 am
At the Venetian Club: 269 John St. North, Hamilton, Ontario (corner of John and Barton) Co-hosted by Kim Joseph (kim.joseph2@sympatico.ca – 905-906-4970) and Stan and Pat Vandermolen of fun 2 dance (fun2dance@sympatico.ca – 905-945-3422) Three FREE dance lessons, two great hardwood floors, one good time to be had by all! 6:30-7:00 p.m. – Beginner WCS Lesson with Stan & Pat 7:00-7:45 p.m. – Progressive (Beyond Basics) WCS Lesson with Stan & Pat 8:00-8:45 p.m. – Progressive Ballroom Lesson on the main floor 8:00 p.m.-midnight – West Coast Swing dancers move upstairs to dance! Primarily WCS, with some East Coast, NightClub2, Hustle, Cha, Waltz, [...]
Elaine’s Saturday Night Dances in Ancaster (Hamilton)
September 19, 2010 – 7:07 pm
It’s worth the drive to Ancaster!- once a month – to attend these popular West Coast Swing dances at the Marshall Memorial United Church – 20 Gilbert Avenue, Ancaster ON L9G 1R4 – generously hosted by Elaine Royds (all profits go to church charities and general operating expenses). Dances are preceded by lessons given by an ongoing rotation of instructors, and occasionally there are afternoon workshops as well. 7:00 p.m. – Beginner Lesson 7:45 p.m. - Intermediate Lesson 8:30-midnight Dance Cost $10 – with or without lesson (s). Light snacks provided $10 with or without lesson(s) If you have any [...]
Swingin’ Sundays in London, Ontario
August 22, 2010 – 3:42 pm
West Coast Swing workshops and dances held at the Optimist Club in North Dorchester (1653 Richmond Street, Dorchester, ON N0L 1G0) 2:00-3:00 p.m. – Intermediate Lesson – experienced WCS dancers only 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Beginner Lesson – no experience necessary! 4:00-7:00 p.m. – Open dancing Cost: $15 including workshops. For more information please contact Swing London on Facebook.