WORKSHOP WEEKEND
WITH
TESSA CUNNINGHAM
Saturday, May 23
AFTERNOON
Evening
8:00pm-9:00pm You Gotta Groove!
9:00pm-12:00am Social Dancing!
Sunday May 24
AFTERNOON
1:00pm-2:30pm Music Agility
3:00pm-4:30pm The Conversation Game
Canadian Champion Tessa Cunningham Munroe is best known on the floor as a forerunner and innovator in the WCS Showcase division for the past two decades. Off stage, she is a master teacher professionally practicing movement analysis, instructional design, and teacher education for the past 30 years in the context of multiple sports and dance styles, with degrees in both Kinesiology and Education.
Growing up as a musician and athlete, she is a chameleon dancer: she adapts to any music, any partner, any style, and trains dancers to discover superpowers in being adaptable and curious with a growth mindset.
Tessa is a creator of a teaching methodology called Swing Literacy which uses the science of learning to help dancers, both in person and online, learn WCS faster and train smarter so they can get the dance they’ve been craving. She is also dedicated to training dance teachers globally to use this progressive, holistic approach to teach smarter so they can grow their communities and make a bigger impact with integrity, results, and FUN.
http://www.swingliteracy.com
Videos of Tessa in Action!
EARLY BIRD PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL MAY 20
NOVICE+ PASS
$130 + HST
($150+HST AFTER MAY 20)
4 hours all-levels workshops daytime Saturday (2:00-6:30pm)
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to May 23 social dance
3 hours of intermediate level workshops on Sunday
Open to WCS teachers, those with 6+ WSDC Novice points, or staff approval
ALL-LEVELS PASS
$100 + HST
($120+HST AFTER MAY 20)
4 hours of all-levels daytime workshops on Saturday (2:00-6:30pm)
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to May 23 social dance
NOVICE+ SATURDAY EVENING/SUNDAY
$90 + HST
($150+HST AFTER MAY 20)
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to May 23 social dance
3 hours of intermediate level workshops on Sunday
Open to WCS teachers, those with 6+ WSDC Novice points, or staff approval
ALL-LEVELS SATURDAY EVENING PASS
$45 + HST
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to May 23 social dance
Do I need experience?
Yes.
For the all-levels workshops, we expect that you are able to reliably execute basic pushes, passes, and whips as taught in our WCS Basics classes.
For the Novice+ workshops on Sunday, we're taking that a step further and asking that you have at least 6 Novice points from WSDC competitions or that you teach WCS. If you do not meet these criteria due to lack of competitive experience, you may reach out to Caroline to request an exemption. Not all requests will be granted.
IS REGISTRATION REQUIRED?
No, but prices at the door will be higher, so we strongly recommend registering ahead of time.
Saturday evening passes that include the lesson at 8pm may be purchased ahead of time or at the door for the same price.
Do I need a pass to attend the social dance?
No.
If you have bought any of the available workshop passes, entry to the social dance is included, but if you are not attending the workshops, you may pay at the door as usual.
Can I book a private lesson with Tessa?
Yes! But spots are very limited. To inquire about private lessons, contact Westie Underground directly or speak to Caroline Gauthier and we'll get you sorted.
The workshops, social dance, and all private lessons will be held at our usual studio location:
1574 Walkley Rd, Ottawa
The studio is on the second floor, with parking and building entrance located at the back of the building.