Schedule
*Current as of 11/11/2022
Levels
Beginner (Level 1)
Dancers with experience ranging from a few months to a couple of years. Dancers will hone in on the fundamentals of West Coast Swing. Here we introduce connection, leading and following in a slot, timing and rhythm, footwork and simple, fun new patterns.
Cool Patterns for Social Dancers (Level 2)
Dancers with a couple of years experience and comfortable with the basics, dancing and amalgamations. Dancers will expand their repertoire. Here, we focus on common variations of basic patterns, deepening your skills and understanding of the dance.
Gnit Pick your Technique (Level 3)
Dancers who are comfortable dancing more complicated amalgamations and dancing with musicality. This track focuses on improving technique and quality of movement, connection and partnership, styling and musicality. Time to level up your dancing!
Competition Schedule
Friday, November 11th
| Time | Grandview Ballroom |
|---|---|
| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Strictly Swing (Novice/Intermediate) |
| 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Strictly Swing (Advanced/All Star, Masters) | Cabaret Show Routines | Amateur Routine Division |
Saturday, November 12th
| Time | Grandview Ballroom |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | CUT OFF: SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING COMPETITIONS |
| 11:00AM – 11:45AM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Newcomer |
| 12:00PM – 12:45PM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Novice, Masters |
| 1:00PM – 1:45PM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Intermediate, Advanced |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Jack & Jills FINALS – Newcomer, Novice, Masters |
| 3:00PM – 3:45PM | Jack & Jills FINALS – Intermediate, Advanced, All Stars |
| 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Routines (Pro-Am/Masters) | Showcases | The Role Switch Jack and Jill |
Sunday, November 13th
| Time | Grandview Ballroom |
|---|---|
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Generational Strictlies | ProAm Jack & Jills |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 pm | ProAm Strictlies |
Full Schedule
Thursday, November 10th
| Time | Grandview Ballroom |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | TBD WORKSHOP (All Levels) “Heave Ho!” All Things Done in Leverage with Debbie Ramsey-Boz |
| 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Social Dancing |
Friday, November 11th
Hikers Group – Meet at Front of The Lodge at 11:00 AM
| Time | Grandview Ballroom | Camilla Suite | The Bar | The Dogwood Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | YOGA, All levels ($10) paid at the door with Leah Fox | |||
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Thar She Blows” Cool Moves with PJ Turner | |||
| 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Lunch Break | |||
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 3) Mutiny is afoot about technique Technique with Jesse Lopez & Ariel Peck | Prepaid Only INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Followers Intensive Part 1 with Hailey Toro | ||
| 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Scuttle” Choreography 101 with Debbie Ramsey-Boz | Prepaid Only INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Followers Intensive Part 2 with Hailey Toro | ||
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 3) – “Jolly Roger” Concepts with Brian Jordan | WORKSHOP (Level2) – “Shiver Me Timbers!” Patterns to Dance Cross Handhold with Ryan Pflumm & Alaina Rogozhin | ||
| 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Dinner Break | Evening Floor Trials | Prepaid Only INTENSIVE WORKSHOP (Advanced & All Star) Part 1 with PJ Turner | Community Builders Forum for All That Are Building Communities with David Killinger & Jesse Lopez | |
| 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Hornswoggling” Patterns with Margie Tuttle & Reggie Beason | WORKSHOP (Level 3) Land off the Starward Bow Understanding Angles with Lamarr Williford | ||
| 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Strictly Swing (Novice/Intermediate) | Masters Party (details TBD) | Prepaid Only INTENSIVE WORKSHOP (Advanced & All Star) Part 2 with PJ Turner | Comedy Improv Class with Brad Wendt | |
| 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Strictly Swing (Advanced/All Star, Masters) |Cabaret Show Routines | Amateur Routine Division | The Blues Room Social Dancing | ||
| 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Opening CeremoniescSilent Auction | Raffle | Pirate Challenge#1 | The Blues Room Social Dancing | ||
| 11:00 PM – MIDNIGHT | Pro Social Hour | |||
| MIDNIGHT – 2:00 AM | Social Dancing | 1:30 AM Late Night Waffles and Coffee Party Location TBD |
Saturday, November 12th
| Time | Grandview Ballroom | Camilla Suite |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM | Open for Private Lessons | YOGA, All Levels ($10, paid at the door) with Leah Fox |
| 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Registration Opens | Floor Trials for Performers | WORKSHOP Masters Exclusive (50 years old and above) – “Swashbuckler” ______________ with Bryan Jordan |
| 9:00 AM | CUT OFF: SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING COMPETITIONS | |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | WORKSHOP (Level 3) – “Blimey!” Musicality with a Flair with PJ Turner | WORKSHOP (Level 1) – “No Prey, No Pay” with Ariel and Jesse |
| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Newcomer | WORKSHOP (Level 3) Castaway Solo Movement with Hailey Toro |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Novice, Masters, | WORKSHOP (Level 4) – Know the Ropes – Hip Hop with Ariel Peck |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Jack & Jills Prelims/Semis – Intermediate, Advanced | WORKSHOP (Level 1) – “Jacob’s Ladder” Easy Patterns with Flash with Terry Roseborough |
| 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Jack & Jills FINALS – Newcomer, Novice, Masters | WORKSHOP (Level 2/3) – Ship Shape, it’s Partnership with Bonnie Cannon |
| 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Jack & Jills FINALS – Intermediate, Advanced, All Stars | Pirate Challenge #2 Practice Time |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Run-a-Rig” All Things Hitches with Ariel Peck | WORKSHOP (Level 1) – “Heave Ho” 6 Count Technique West Coast Swing with Margie Tuttle & Reggie Beason |
| 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 3) “Man-O-War” Make Every Move Count with Terry Roseborough | WORKSHOP (Level 1) – “Cat O’ Nine Tails” 8 Count Technique West Coast Swing with Lamarr Williford |
| 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Jolly Roger” Turn Technique with Mike & Trish Spencer | WORKSHOP (Level 4) – “Batten Down the Hatches” Learn to Two Step with Lance Berry |
| 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM | Social Dancing | WORKSHOP (Level 0) – “Avast Ye!” Absolutely New Dancers Supported by Advanced & All Star Dancers with David Killinger |
| 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM | Routines (Pro-Am/Masters) | Showcases | 50-50 Raffle | Silent Auction | The Role Switch Jack and Jill | Welcome Newcomers Community Social Dancing |
| 9:00 PM – 9:45 PM | Caribbean Pirates Themed Party & Social Dancing | The Blues Room Social Dancing |
| 10:00 PM – 10:45 PM | Pirate Challenge #2 | Pirate Act | Awards
Drinks & Karaoke Party – Location THE BAR! | The Blues Room Social Dancing |
| 11:00 PM – 11:45 PM | Social Dancing
Drinks & Karaoke Party – Location THE BAR! | |
| MIDNIGHT – 1:00 AM | Caribbean Pirates Themed Party & Social Dancing
Drinks & Karaoke Party – Location THE BAR! |
Sunday, November 13th
Zipline Tour ($) – Front of The Lodge at 9:30 AM; Pre-register with Tonya Homan (thoman256@gmail.com)
| Time | Grandview Ballroom | Camilla Suite |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30AM – 9:15AM | ||
| 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | WORKSHOP (Level 3) – “Ahoy, Matey” Partnership with PJ Turner | WORKSHOP (Level 2) – “Peg Leg” ____________ with Ryan Pflumm & Alaina Rogozhin |
| 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM | Generational Strictlies | ProAm Jack & Jills | YOGA, All Levels ($10 paid at the door) with Leah Fox |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | ProAm Strictlies | Open for Privates |
| 12:15 PM -1:00 PM | WORKSHOP (Level 1) – “Yo Ho Ho” Skill Building Drills with Bryan Jordan | |
| 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Dinner @ Top of The River |