Nelson Clarke Workshops

April 30, 2023

Workshop 1: 10:30-11:45 – Line dance

This workshop will focus on improving the quality of solo movement and will be oriented to movements that can be applied to west coast swing. No prior knowledge of west coast swing necessary. All dancers and non-dancers welcome! $20 if register before April 1 ($25 after April 1)

Workshop 2: 12:00-1:30 – West Coast Swing

This workshop will focus on a technical concept/idea that is central to West Coast Swing and will use patterns to drill the technique and add to dancers’ repertoire. Knowledge of foundational patterns (pushes, passes, whips) in WCS is required.  $30 if register before April 1 ($35 after April 1)

Beginner Lesson and Social Dance: 1:30-4:00

Includes introductory WCS lesson. $5 with workshop(s)

Nelson Clarke was introduced to Line Dancing by his grandmother in Cornwall, Ontario, when he was just 11 years old and took to it like a fish to water. He discovered West Coast Swing while on tour with a Line Team that performed across North America and never looked back. Known for his exceptional musicality and his success in competition as both a lead and follow in the All Star division, Nelson currently teaches private lessons and workshops and specializes in choreographing routines.