Thu, Jul 16 · 7:30 PM AEST
DROP-IN: Modern West Coast Swing Social Dance Party & Intro Class by Open World Showcase Champion Glenn Ball (UK/USA)
Hosted by toniq dance, in conjunction with Revitalise WCS
Seen the incredible "random partner, random song, improv" Dance style online/in your feed? Never danced WCS before, but want to try? Learn from & be inspired by Glenn Ball.
Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High Street (cnr Glenferrie Road) Doors Open: 7:30PM Intro Class: 8:00–9:00PM Social Dancing: 9:00PM–Midnight $45pp** (incl. Class & Social)
Tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/revitalisewcs-melbourne-2026-thurs-intro-class-social-preparty
No partner needed. No experience necessary. All welcome.
Winner of the Showcase division at The Open (Swing Dance Championships) in 2022, with Emily Huang, Glenn was also the first Brit to place Top 5 in a routine division at The Open, placing 3rd in Showcase with Patty Vo in 2015. Glenn was also the first male Follower to compete in Showcase, in the first degendered year of the event, 2019, placing 3rd for the fourth time, with his fourth Dance partner, Callum Powell. Since winning Showcase, Glenn has gone on to place Top 5 repeatedly in Classic.
Prior to & beyond West Coast Swing, Glenn's career in Dance spans more than 20 years & has seen him appear in productions for Taylor Swift, Kylie Minogue, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Scissor Sisters, & Mariah Carey, to name a few.
His choreography has elevated campaigns for international brands, including Nike & Monster Headphones.
A multi-talented Creative, Glenn is a bona fide pop star - member of the band Pop! - with singles reaching the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart in 2004 & 2005. And, he appeared in the movie ‘Nine’ with Daniel Day Lewis & Dame Judy Dench, & collaborated with Madonna to direct her Debut film, W.E.
Glenn's illustrious Arts career developed alongside his fitness & modelling work where he has endorsed internationally acclaimed designers Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton, as well as sports brands such as Speedo and Reebok, among others.
Now based in Austin, Texas, Glenn’s work continues to call him across the world; teaching, choreographing, competing, MCing, and showing his love for this awesome Dance form; Modern West Coast Swing.
We're excited to welcome him back to Australian shores for Revitalise 2026, & delighted to invite YOU to join us for one night only!
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**/INCLUDED for Revitalise WCS Event Pass holders. No extra charge.
For full weekend details of Revitalise WCS (16–19 July) ft. 11x Open Classic Champions Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann, 3x Open Classic Champions Gary McIntyre & Susan Kirklin, Open Showcase Champion Glenn Ball, Open Showcase Champion Emily Huang, Champion Michael Kielbasa & others, hosted by toniq dance, visit www.revitalisewcs.melbourne
