Portland TX β’ 6-Week Beginner West Coast Swing Series (FALL 2025) - THURSDAYS
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π’ To register, make a payment, include all registrant's email(s), name(s) & role(s) (LEAD or FOLLOW). We do not gender discriminate. Anyone can LEAD and anyone can FOLLOW π’
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π’ Want more dancing? Join us for Country 2-Step Progressive 6-Week Series on the same nights at 7:35 PM! FB event link: facebook.com/events/1343096310754083/1343096824087365 π’
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π BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING 6-WEEK SERIES π
Who is the 6-Week Series For:
β’ New to partner dancing [OR]
β’ Never danced West Coast Swing [OR]
β’ It's been a long while since you've learned West Coast Swing [OR]
β’ You learned a different style of West Coast Swing (ie. Ballroom or Country versions) [OR]
β’ You want to work on your fundamentals and techniques while helping new dancers feel confident and comfortable with the dance β₯
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π DETAILS: π
West Coast Swing / #ModernSwing Partner Dance 6-Week Beginner Series with National Dancer/Competitor and Expert Functional Movement Specialist, Lacey Powell Fitness and Dance!
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Learn the Basics of West Coast Swing with confidence -- Side Passes, Sugar Push, Tucks, Whips, Starter Steps, and Turns! A short practice session will follow the class
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β₯ Participants are encouraged [not required] to rotate partners in class (1) to make sure you're LEARNING the dance not compensating with your partner and (2) to meet / dance with new people because this is a SOCIAL dance!
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This is a progressive series. Although anyone can drop in at any time, it may be more difficult get get the spirit and ease of WCS without going through the series in order.
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π’ Note: As you register, the price is for the total amount for the entire six (6) weeks! π’
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π LOCATION: π
PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
2000 Billy G. Webb Dr Portland TX 78474
Meeting Room 2505
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π DATE: π
THURSDAYS October 16th 2025 - November 20th 2025
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π TIME: π
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM + short practice session
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π PRICE: π
Pre-Register for the 6-Weeks:
βΊ $65 per person
βΊ $105 per partnership (lead/follow)
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π PAYMENT METHODS: π
βΊ PortlandTX.gov/134/community-center
Click on "Parks & Recreation Online Registration"
Search for "Dance"
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π’ You will be added to the Pre-Registration List as soon payment is received. Make sure to include YOUR name and YOUR role [LEAD/FOLLOW], as well as, your PARTNER's name and your PARTNER's role [LEAD/FOLLOW].
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π’ We do not gender discriminate - anyone can be a LEAD and anyone can be a FOLLOW, but you must stick with that role for the full 6 weeks.
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π NEED A PARTNER? π
We want to keep the number of LEADS and FOLLOWS as even as possible!
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Visit Shall We Dance Corpus Christi on FB @ facebook.com/groups/shallwedancecctx
You can also send a message via the "Looking For Dance ____" Chat on the SWD CCTX Group at m.me/ch/AbZW1htojf11Kc7O
*** Be sure to let them know that you are a [LEAD / FOLLOW] looking for the opposite role [LEAD / FOLLOW] for this 6-WEEK SERIES
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π EXTRA INFO: π
βΊ Masks highly recommended, not required.
βΊ No chewing gum or perfumes.
βΊ Recommended Attire: comfortable shoes that you can easily pivot in on laminate flooring and clothing that you can easily move around in. We don't recommend ballroom or street heels.
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π IMPORTANT: π
Any symptoms of cold, flu, runny noses, coughs, etc are not permitted at all even with a mask.
Classes are in English Only -- We apologize for the inconvenience
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π HOST: π
Portland Community Center
(36I) 777-33OI
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π PRIVATE LESSONS: π
Participants of the 6-Week Beginner Series will have the opportunity to register for Private Lessons at a special rate! $150 for a 3-Lesson WCS Package (That's $150 in Savings!). Each private lesson is 50-minutes and can have up to 3 people in the lesson.
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π TENTITIVE ITINERARY: π
*depending on the class - itinerary may change slightly; Short practice session after each class*
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Week 1 - Intro to Connection, Extension, Timing, & Passes
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Week 2 - Review / Intro to Rhythm & Closed Positions
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Week 3 - Review / Intro to Underarm Reverse Whip
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Week 4 - Review / Intro to Inside & Outside Turns
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Week 5 - Review / Techniques of Redirections [Push / Whip / Tucks]
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Week 6 - Review / Intro to Musical Variations
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INVITATION: wk7 - Celebratory West Coast Swing & Country Western Social Dance at Casa Ortiz Event Center on "Friendsgiving" November 26th, 2025