Albany Westies Hosting Pj Turner in Albany

Thu May 07 2026 at 05:45 pm to 09:45 pm UTC-04:00

Ukrainian-American Citizens Club | Cohoes

Joy Barnard
Publisher/HostJoy Barnard
Albany Westies Hosting Pj Turner in Albany
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We are sadly to say John Lindo and Kristin Shaw will not be coming in the month of May 7,8 and 9th. John has another commitment that he cant miss. Kristen will be coming in June 20th instead of May 8 and 9th. Sorry for the this.
Great News:
PJ Turner will be coming to Albany on May 7th, 8th and 9th.
PJ Turner will be teaching at our Thursday Dance and he will be teaching 2 workshops. One will be Country 2 step and two will be Westcoast Swing and follow with social dancing.
PJ Turner will be teaching 2 workshops May 8th Friday and 4 workshops on May 9th at Pine Grove United Methodist Church. 1580 Central Avenue NY 12205.
Private lesson is now accepted. Take this opportunity to come and support this amazing event.
SPECIAL NOTE
ALL PACKAGE THURSDAY TO SATURDAY WITH 8 WORKSHOPS AND 3 SOCIAL DANCING
$160 AND $120 MEMBERS( RSVP BY MAY 1ST AFTER MAY FIRST EVERYTHING IS A FULL PRICE.
Cost:
Thursday $50 and $40 members
Friday $50 and $40 members
4 Workshops Saturday $120 and $90 members
3 Workshops Saturday $100 and $80 members
2 Workshops Saturday $ 60 and $40 members
1 Workshop Saturday $40 and $30
EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL MAY 1st. AFTER MAY 1st EVERYTHING IS FULL PRICE

3 Day Package Thursday, Friday and Saturday
$160 and $120 members
Payment via venmo@jrdance1025 or cash or check to J & R Dance and mail to 2580 Brookview Rd. Castleton NY 12033
Thank you
Joy and Ron
Below is PJ Turner Bio.
Dance Style & Expertise: Champion-level West Coast Swing dancer known for high-energy, musicality-focused, and authentic teaching, often wearing a signature backwards ball cap.
Accomplishments & Awards: Inducted into the Living Legends Hall of Fame in 2024, winner of over 30 Top Teacher awards, and a 2013 US Open Swing Dance Strictly Swing Champion.
Recent Competitions (2024–2025): Frequently places in Champions-level Jack & Jill and Strictly Swing competitions, including 3rd place in Champions Jack & Jill at the 2024 Bavarian Open.
Partnerships: Frequently dances with partners such as Mia Pastor, Tashina Beckmann King, and Chantelle Pianetta.
Instructor & Performer: Travels globally to teach and judge, offering private lessons and workshops. He has also toured with the Broadway show "Swing Da
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