West Coast Swing Bootcamp
What’s It All About?
We’re planning a full day of West Coast Swing (WCS) immersion for beginners and advanced dancers with Vinh Mines, Tish Rosevear, and featuring champion dancers Parker Dearborn and Melissa Rutz.
Shenanigans are scheduled for Saturday, September 30th and include (1) Beginning Bootcamp, (2) Level Up for Intermediate WCS Dancers, and (3) Dance Party for everyone! You don’t want to miss this and you certainly want to invite NEWBIES to the Bootcamp.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
10:00-10:50 am Fundamentals ONE
11:00-12:00 pm Fundamentals TWO
12:00-1:30 pm Lunch Break
1:30-2:30 pm Beg/Int Bridge
3:00-3:50 pm Int. Swing Training
4:00-4:50 pm Lead/Follow Styling
5:00-7:00 pm Dinner Break
7:00-8:00 pm Beginning Bootcamp Review
7:00-8:00 pm Intermediate WCS
8:00 pm Dance Party w/Vinh Mines
BEGINNERS BOOTCAMP
West Coast Swing is a slotted partner dance which lends itself to a VARIETY of music genres – classic and contemporary, fast and slow.
If you have been wanting to try it, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Join Vinh Mines and Tish Rosevear as they teach BEGINNER dancers the fundamentals of West Coast Swing. They’ll teach you enough to have FUN even if you’ve never tried it before. Singles, couples, and groups of friends are welcome. Jeans or other comfortable clothes and shoes which allow you to slide easily (leather soles) are perfect.
Bring a water bottle and a readiness to learn something new.
Cost INCLUDES four workshops (10a, 11a, 1:30p, 7p Review) and the Dance Party at 8:00 pm so you can practice what you’ve learned or just hang with the “westies”, socialize, and watch the dancing.
COST is $55 (if you register by 9/28) for FOUR HOURS of instruction plus a dance! That’s a crazy good deal!
NOTE: Experienced Westies! Invite a brand new dancer and attend Beginner Bootcamp with them for FREE. Ask for details (805) 732-4622.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL UP
Are you an experienced Westie who wants to Level Up?
Cool! Then we’ve got ya covered!
Join champions Parker Dearborn and Melissa Rutz for an afternoon of WORK . . . errr, the FUN kind! Learn or review the concepts, technique and connection which will LEVEL UP your swing.
Bring a water bottle and a readiness to learn something new.
Cost INCLUDES four workshops (1:30p, 3p, 4p, 7p Int.) and the Dance Party at 8:00 pm with Vinh Mines.
COST is $55 (if you register by 9/28) for FOUR HOURS of instruction plus a dance! That’s a crazy good deal!
NOTE: This workshop is for EXPERIENCED WCS dancers. By now you should have mastered correct and consistent timing, good balance and momentum control, and effective connection.
DANCE PARTY!
Calling all West Coast Swing, Hustle, Country 2 Step, Nightclub 2 dancers! If you can’t join us for all the ah-mazing workshops throughout the day, you can still join us for the social Dance Party in the evening. There will be a short general lesson at 7:00 pm and then we will get on the dance floor with DJ Vinh Mines and dance until we are blistered and blissful. Yay!
COST is $20 (if you register by 9/28) / $25 (after 9/28).
Invite friends.
#everybodydance
What’s Next?
To take advantage of our Earlybird pricing, you must register by Sept 28, 2023. Any registrations received electronically AFTER 9/28 will be charged full General Admission at the door. No exceptions.
Cost
There are FOUR Options:
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- Beginner Bootcamp includes four workshops (10a, 11a, 1:30p, 7p Review) and the Dance Party at 8:00 pm
$55 (by 9/28) / $75 General Admission - Intermediate Level Up includes four workshops (1:30p, 3p, 4p, 7p Int.) and the Dance Party at 8:00 pm
$55 (by 9/28) / $75 General Admission - Whole Enchilada includes Beginner Bootcamp + Intermediate Level Up + Dance Party $95
- Dance Party Only – $20 (by 9/28) / $25 General Admission
- Beginner Bootcamp includes four workshops (10a, 11a, 1:30p, 7p Review) and the Dance Party at 8:00 pm
Register Now and $ave!
There are TWO ways to register:
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- PREFERRED: Pay CASH at the Registration Desk at The Event Center of Moorpark BY SEPT 28th to receive earlybird discount.
- VENMO Between Friends (last four digits of ph number 4622).
Please indicate which option you are purchasing in the notes/comments section of the transaction:
– Beginner Bootcamp (includes Dance Party) $55 / $75 after 9/28
– Intermediate Level Up (includes Dance Party) $55 / $75 after 9/28
– Whole Enchilada (includes All of the Above) $95 / $110 after 9/28
– Dance Party Only $20 / $25 after 9/28 - LOOK! If you are purchasing more than one pass, include the name(s) of all attendees.
- CONNECT – Please include a phone number or email so we can contact you if something changes. Please mark yourself as GOING on the FB Event page and invite friends: West Coast Swing BOOTCAMP with Parker Dearborn & Melissa Rutz. https://fb.me/e/5OQbTEpic
If you have any questions, feel free to call H.A. Schiavone at (805) 732-4622.
Meet Parker Dearborn & Melissa Rutz
Melissa Rutz
Melissa Rutz began her dance training at age four at Star Dance Studio in San Francisco. She has an extensive background in classical ballet, ballroom and theater arts. Currently Melissa teaches, competes, judges, choreographs, and performs across the globe. She is ranked among the top West Coast Swing dancers in the world and has won numerous champion level competitions including Showcase, Classic, Strictly Swing, Team, and Jack & Jill’s. Melissa is known for her dance versatility, soulful musicality and expressiveness.
Parker Dearborn
Parker Dearborn began swing dancing at age 14 and was an active competitor, achieving notoriety early on, soon becoming a West Coast Swing dance champion. He is a multi-time US Open Showcase division champion and has won many Strictly Swing and Jack & Jill competitions. Parker is a passionate teacher, judge, emcee, and promotor. Today he is partnered with Melissa Rutz and together they are a spark of energy, creating dynamic action and reaction while maintaining a strong connection to their swing roots.