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Join us on Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 (4-week series) for the DC W/C Swing College Progressive Series Class Night, hosted by Boogie in Bethesda and DC Westie Junkies. Dive into an exciting lineup of five West Coast Swing classes tailored for multiple skill levels alongside a supervised practica!LOCATION: Rendezvous by Reich World
12104 Wilkins Avenue, Suite B, North Bethesda, MD
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COST: $60 per 4-week class series."
NOTE: Currently, "onsite registration only" is available. This event page will be updated if the details change.
*Refunds or Credits are not available after the start of any series.
$5pp per week DROP-IN PRACTICE SESSION 830pm-1030pm (Open to the public) (Free with any series purchase)
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash, Credit, Venmo, PayPal
WHAT IS A PROGRESSIVE CLASS SERIES PROGRAM?
A progressive series structure means that material and information are built upon each week and regularly reviewed. Attendees are the same each week, unless they are absent. All attendees must register and attend the first week of any series. New attendees will not be admitted after the first week of the program.
CONTACT INFO:
Contact Ken Roesel to be added to the watch list.
Text 703-282-4187
#OCT/NOVEMBER SERIES PROGRAM SCHEDULE >>>>>
7:00pm to 730pm OPEN REGISTRATION FOR ALL CLASSES and OPEN DANCE TIME
During this time period, attendees can register for all classes during week #1 and use this time to warm up/practice before the start of class.
730pm to 830pm
WCS SOCIAL MOVEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 (4-week series)
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WCS 201 "Beyond Basics" - 6 beat foundational movement variations, intro to 8 beat movement structures, next level Lead/Follow and connection technique for better dancing. (*Pre-requisite - Have developed and can execute everyday WCS Basic movements. i.e., Starter Step, Leftside Pass, Leftside Under, Rightside Pass to closed position, Rightside Under, and Push)
OCT/NOVEMBER SERIES: All new material for your foundational library
w/ANTHONY AUDIN, EMILY AUKAMP & KEN ROESEL
WCS 301 "Diverse Expressions" - Next level movement, timing variations, and technique development (*Pre-requisite - Have developed and can execute everyday WCS Basic movements and variations. i.e., Starter Step, Leftside Pass, Leftside Under, Rightside Pass to closed position, Rightside Under, Push, and Standard Whip. Additionally, some incorporated basic variations of these movements, including basic rotational movement.
OCT/NOVEMBER SERIES: "Deep Drive Pushes" This month, we will focus on and explore the underutilized movement of one of the main essential patterns of WCS: the Sugar Push. We will learn diagonal sugar, sugar tuck with turn, and double turn (head, waist)
linear sugar, rotational sugar, sugar over the follower's head, over the leader's head, and over-the-shoulder sugar.
w/ALEX MARADEY
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#Open to the General Public
8:30pm to 10:30pm OPEN WCS DANCE PRACTICA
Come join our open-to-the-public practica session. Everyone needs practice time and a space to work on their dancing. We have a dedicated area each week, featuring continuous music for WCS, where individuals and partnerships can come and work on their dancing. During this practica time, a WCS Instructor will be on duty to answer questions or help you with any WCS material you may need help with.
$5pp Drop-in weekly (Free with any series purchase)
8:30pm to 9:00pm OPEN REGISTRATION FOR SPECIALTY FOCUS CLASSES and SUPERVISED PRACTICE & WARM UP DANCE TIME w/ MUSIC
During this time period, attendees can register for Specialty Focus classes in week #1 if they have not already done so. Additionally, this time can be used to review material from previous courses or to warm up before the 9:00pm class. Instructors will be available during this session to help with any questions and provide support with the material.
9pm to 10 pm
WCS "SPECIALTY FOCUSED" TRACK SCHEDULE
Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19 (4-week series)
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WCS SFT 1: Drills/Solo Movement (Non-partnered WCS and Cross-training movement developed outside of the dance)
OCT/NOVEMBER SERIES: Westie footwork variations for Leaders and Followers. Let's build your WCS toolbox of fancy footwork. These commonly used footwork variations will help lift the level of your WCS and bring a new dimension to your dancing.
w/KEN ROESEL & ANTHONY AUDIN
WCS SFT 2: Element Development (Focused study and development of the significant components of WCS)
OCT/NOVEMBER SERIES: "Franklin method deep dives: How to care for and activate feet, shoulders, hips, and knees."
If you experience pain or want to learn more about any of these areas, this class is for you! We will cover the introductory biomechanics of each region, including how to locate and engage those areas for improved dancing with a relaxed body.
For example, if you struggle with tension that interferes with your connection, have a hard time feeling balanced in turns, or find it challenging to connect your lower and upper body, come learn how to change these patterns in your body. We will be experiencing the difference through practical applications to WCS patterns as well
w/ALEX MARADEY
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"MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS"
(Listed instructors' dance levels are based on accumulated World Swing Dance Council competitive points, and are only a partial reflection of the instructor's depth of knowledge and skills.)
ALEX MARADEY (WCS Advanced)
Alex Maradey started her Dance journey in 2007, when she got some friends together for a weekly Lindy hop class. She fell in love with the freedom and connection of partner dancing and began taking ballroom dance classes, followed quickly by West Coast Swing and Blues. She danced the nights away, taking as much training as she could, leveraging her background in music and performance through violin and colorguard. Alex loves harnessing her creativity and musicality through West Coast swing.
In 2022, she was introduced to the Franklin Method after suffering a significant injury that broke several bones in her foot. She was able to learn directly from Eric Franklin, the founder of groundbreaking dance training for the past 30 years. Through learning the Franklin Method, she was able to fully heal, understand, and gain control of her body in entirely new ways. She specializes in teaching body mechanics, making it easy for students to pick up and apply these techniques to their everyday movements and social dancing, promoting comfort and longevity.
Whether performing or teaching, Alex brings innovative playfulness to her teaching and her social dancing. Please get in touch with her on Facebook to arrange a private lesson or ask her to dance.
ANTHONY AUDIN (All-Stars)
Anthony began his West Coast Swing journey in France in 2010, training with top French dancers before moving to the U.S. in 2014. He has since competed regularly, learning from top champions and advancing through the divisions to reach the All-Star level. Anthony's dedication to continuous improvement and community building drives both his dancing and his teaching. He especially loves sharing his passion for connection and musicality with his students.
EMILY AUKAMP (WCS Intermediate)
Emily trained in classical ballet for 12 years, with 5 of those years being on a professional path. She also simultaneously trained in jazz, contemporary, and tap. She has 3 years of training in ballroom and a year in a BFA dance program specializing in modern dance. In 2024, Emily moved from Raleigh, NC, to Alexandria, VA, to further pursue a dance career. Suffering a back injury in January of 2025, Emily had to discontinue auditioning for professional shows in DC and NYC. In February of the same year, Emily was fortunate enough to discover and fall in love with the dance art form of West Coast Swing. Since then, Emily has achieved numerous successes in her competitive WCS divisions, solidifying her status as one of the DMV's promising rising WCS stars.
KEN ROESEL (WCS Champions)
Ken first saw WCS at a C/W Event in Reno, NV, in October of 1984. Because there was no West Coast Swing east of the Mississippi River yet, Ken originally learned the dance by watching a videotape from the 1984 Reno event, featuring Mike Lucus and his partner, Gloria, who were the only couple performing West Coast Swing at the event. This Phil Adams-trained couple was stunning, and it was love at first sight. Ken studied the secured videotape of the competition with fellow dancers Dawn Blorstad and Tiffany Maxwell to help figure out how the dance went. Ken first competed in West Coast Swing in the spring of 1986 at a country event in Denver, Colorado. From there, Ken went on to develop his skills as a West Coast swing dancer in preparation for competing at the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships in Anaheim, California. In 1994, Ken and his partner, Jennifer Cheadle, became finalists in the Classic division at the USOSDC. Over the years, from 1994 to 2004, Ken established a successful career in the Jack and Jill division, competing at the Pro, Champions, and Invitational levels. In 2000, Ken was extended an invitation to participate in the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships Invitational Champions Jack and Jill. In 2011, he was inducted into the National Living Legends of Dance Hall of Fame alongside WCS legends Robert Royston, Mario Robau, and Blake Hobby.
In addition to his numerous personal awards as a dance competitor, Ken has coached several UCWDC world champion Pro/Am teams and champion WCS amateur dancers. Ken was the lead choreographer and creator of the award-winning dance team Swinging West and Strictly Swing, and a 7-year member of Barry Durand’s legendary dance troupe, Dance West.
As a seasoned national-level WCS instructor, Ken's approach to teaching is to teach you "how to dance" using the structure of West Coast Swing. His “it’s all Pasta….same ingredients rearranged to look differently” approach focuses on developing physical awareness as the bridge to understanding your movement in the dance and its designed applications. The result is a much more natural approach to movement development and concept learning in WCS and partner dancing in general.
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Rendezvous by Reich World, 12104 Wilkins Ave, Rockville, MD 20852-1835, United States
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