WCS Workshops with Maria Ford (& Dance Party!)

Professional West Coast Swing dancer and teacher Maria Ford (from Ottawa) is visiting Waterloo! Come learn from the best! All levels are welcome but you should have some understanding of West Coast Swing basics (at least one or two 5-wk beginner class blocks).

Date: Sat. Septemeber 28th, 2024

Workshop Schedule:

1:00pm Check-in and warm-up dancing

1:15-3:15pm All-Levels Workshop with Maria Ford - TOPIC TBD

3:30-5:30pm All-Levels Workshop with Maria Ford - TOPIC TBD

5:30-7:00pm Dinner Break

Dance Party Schedule:

7:00-8:00pm Intro to West Coast Swing with Mikaela

8:00-11:00pm Social Dance Party!

10:15am-12:15pm - TOPIC TBD

We are offering an intermediate workshop with Maria Ford prior to the all-levels workshops. This workshop is intended for Competition Intermediate Level dancers. It will be strictly restricted to meeting a minimum of ONE the following requirements:

• Have been dancing WCS for at least 2.5 years; OR
• Have completed at least 80 hours of WCS group instruction or 25 hours of WCS private instruction; OR
• Have a minimum 6 Novice competition points.

Maria's special "glow-up" critique session. Only the first 7 leaders and followers will be critiqued (i.e. spotlight dancing), but others are welcome to sign up and learn from the critiques. Note that this is a separately ticketed workshop. Follow the link to register.

• $60+HST per workshop
• $120+HST for the afternoon workshops (all-levels) & Dance Party
• $140+HST for all workshops (Intermediate + all-levels) & Dance Party
• $15+HST Dance Party only (details and tickets: https://DancePartySep28.eventbrite.ca)

• University student discount (with valid ID): 10% off - USE CODE "STUDENT" at checkout
• DISTANCE DISCOUNT: If you're coming from more than 200KM away, we're offering 35% off (especially for the Ottawa community!) - email us at [email protected] for the discount code.
• Community Leaders, All-Stars, and WSDC Judges - email us at [email protected] for discounted price!

1. Be respectful
2. Be polite
3. Be inclusive
4. HAVE FUN! :)

Masks and vaccinations are no longer required for public events. Please do your best to keep yourself and your community safe. This means if you are sick, please do not come to class, and if you have been exposed it is recommended that you wear a mask to protect the safety of our community and fellow dancers. If you are sick prior to an event please contact us for a refund minus Eventbrite's booking fees. If you are sick at an event (sniffling/coughing) you will be asked to leave immediately with no refund.

Class passes and workshops will not be refunded except under extreme circumstances, but can be transferred to the next class block if necessary (must be requested), or to another person of the same role (leader/follower).

You will be asked to sign a Waiver and Media Release (photos and videos taken during the even may be used in promotional materials or posted on social media). If you have questions about the Waiver prior to purchasing your event pass, please contact us. You cannot participate in Remix Swing events without signing the Waiver.

All participants must be 18+ years old. Or 16+ years old and accompanied by an adult guardian (separate regisration required).

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Canada