Introduction to West Coast Swing Workshop
Sunday, July 9, 2023
Workshop: 10:00-12:00
This workshop will introduce the foundational patterns of west coast swing: pushes, passes, and whips. Dancers and non-dancers welcome!
Partner not required
Location: 430 Waterloo St. (right side at back, up stairs)
Instructors: Jessica Polzer and Claudia Amaral
Cost: $25 via eTransfer to swinglondon.wcs@gmail.com
Joanna Swanson Workshop
Workshop: 11:30-1:15
This workshop will focus on how to lead and follow dips and tricks safely and how followers can decline and adjust these invitations. Knowledge of foundational patterns (pushes, passes, whips) in WCS is required. $30 if register before June 15 ($35 after June 15)
Beginner Lesson and Social Dance: 1:25-4:00
Includes introductory WCS lesson. $5 with workshop; $10 without; free for first-timers
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.
WCS London at BTO in Ottawa
WCS London represented on the competitive floor at BTO in Ottawa (March 31st to April 2nd 2023)! Trish Weedmark and Philip Stamov made finals in the newcomer division. Jessica Polzer placed first in the novice division as a lead and was an alternate (almost made finals) in intermediate as a follow. Jess also placed second with Patrick Moise in the Sophisticated category (35+) and second with Nelson Clarke in the Pro-Am comps.
Congratulations to Jeff!
Jeff Lone won the mini Jack and Jill at the Waterloo dance on March 18th, 2023 out of 11 couples. Well done, Jeff!
WCS London at Derby City Swing
Jessica Polzer placed 2nd as a leader in the Novice division at Derby City Swing 2023, with 60 leaders participating! Congratulations, Jess!
WCS London at 2022 Events!
Jessica Polzer placed third as a lead in novice at Montreal Westie Fest 2022 and fourth as a lead in novice at Cash Bash 2022! She also made finals in the Master’s division as a follow at Cash Bash. Well done, Jess!