WORKSHOP WEEKEND WITH DAWN BLORSTAD
Saturday, September 12
AFTERNOON
4:30pm-6:00pm (1.5 hrs)
Evening
8:00pm-9:00pm (1 hr)
9:00pm-12:00am Social Dancing!
Sunday, September 13
11:00am-12:30pm (Novice+ 1.5 hrs)
1:00pm-2:30pm (Novice+ 1.5 hrs)
Dawn Blorstad has been a teacher, competitor, choreographer, event Director, judge and mostly Chief Judge at West Coast Swing Events all over the World for over 35 years. She holds 7 World Swing Dance Titles and is in the Swing Dance Hall of Fame. Her laid back fun style of teaching will make you feel very comfortable at learning many new things. She focuses on really making the patterns leadable and styling them for the follows.
You will no doubt laugh in the class and she will make it worth your time to be there!
EARLY BIRD PRICES IN EFFECT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 6
NOVICE+ PASS
$150 + HST
($170+HST AFTER SEPT 6)
4 hours all-levels workshops daytime Saturday
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to Sept 12 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
$130 + HST
($150+HST AFTER SEPT 12)
4 hours of all-levels daytime workshops on Saturday
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to Sept 12 social dance
NOVICE+ SATURDAY EVENING/SUNDAY
$100 + HST
($120+HST AFTER MAY 20)
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to Sept 12 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
$50 + HST
1 hour evening workshop (8-9pm)
Entry to Sept 12 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 Dawn?
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.