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NJ West Coast Swing for Beginners isn't only for beginners, but especially for beginners! Join the Facebook group to access all perks: NJ West Coast Swing for Beginners
The goal of NJ West Coast Swing for Beginners is to empower new (and even not so new) dancers with the information they need to make their WCS experience seamless and prosperous so that, together, we cultivate an accessible, enthusiastic, active, and growing WCS community in NJ! We will help you begin [and sustain!] your journey by offering:

  • Discussion and support
  • Weekly community questions
  • A monthly ALL WCS Party, in which net proceeds will be donated to child dancers with disabilities
  • Progressive [beginner] lessons at parties
  • Access to lessons - private, group, and pre-recorded
  • Monthly calendar of events in NJ
  • Music suitable for practice
  • The history of WCS
  • Pro performances
  • Swing Q&A
  • Other info as needed!
ALL West Coast Swing Weekend! πŸ₯³

ALL West Coast Swing Weekend! πŸ₯³

Joy2dance, 178 US-206, Hillsborough Township, NJ, US

Refer to the pictures to see Erica's biography and the schedule for the weekend.
Everyone is welcome! Come alone or with a friend! With or without experience!
Take advantage of the beginner workshop on Saturday if you're new or new-ish to West Coast Swing! Get 3 months of lessons in 90 minutes! πŸ“š
Learn techniques for dancing to slow wcs music in the intermediate plus workshop. Moving through the music is a skill that will reap reward over and over. ✨️
Stay for guided practice from Erica Smith!πŸ‘©πŸΎβ€πŸ«
Then spend Sunday afternoon dancing, meeting new people, and enjoying a mix of pop, blues, jazz, R&B country, and soul. Stuff you know! 🎡
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to DM me! πŸ“²

GROUP: 🫢
If you haven't yet, be sure to join NJ West Coast Swing for Beginners, even if you're not a beginner! https://tinyurl.com/NJWCSforBeg-Group

LOCATION: 🏑
Joy2Dance
178 US-206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
The entrance is in the back.
Parking is free!

DATES: πŸ“†
Saturday, January 3
&
Sunday, January 4

SCHEDULE: πŸ•‘

  • SATURDAY -
    1:00 - 2:30
    Workshop 1: Newcomer & Beginner
    The Basics - Learn the fundamentals from passes to whips

2:30 - 4:00
Workshop 2: Intermediate Plus
β€œFind the Beat” - Dancing to slow music

4:00 - 4:30
Guided Practicing with Erica
Practice your new moves with direct supervision from Erica

  • SUNDAY -
    3:00 - 3:45
    Lesson - ALL LEVELS
    The Push-Tuck - A basic pattern with an advanced variation

3:45 - 7:00
Party!
Enjoy a mix of music you know and love while dancing and connecting with friends!πŸ’ƒπŸ½πŸ‘―β€β™‚οΈπŸ•ΊπŸΎ

COST: πŸ’°
Ticket = $40 (flat fee)
Attend any or all events

HOW TO PAY: πŸ’Έ

  • Venmo @DanaGraziano
    I'll maintain record and give you your ticket when you arrive.
    -or-
    Pay at the door with cash, Venmo, or Zelle.

GOAL: πŸ₯…
All profits accrued will be donated to the National Dance Institute, an organization that provides dance education to children with disabilities (https://nationaldance.org/dancers-with-disabilities/).

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