Take a West Coast Swing workshop on Saturday, October 12th at Dance With Us Ottawa with Smoothstyle Dance Studio ‘s Maria Ford assisted by Vincent Mok. Their lesson and music were a huge hit last April and July, so we are very happy to have them back!
The dancing party (mix of all dances) will the following right after.
So whether you beginner, experienced dancer or just a dance lover, our parties are the place to be.
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7:30 – 8:30 PM – West Coast Swing Workshop for everyone.
8:30 – 10:30 PM – Mixed Social Dance Party (ballroom, Latin, salsa, west coast and many other styles).
For This Evening’s Event We Will Be Alternating Back-And-Forth After Each Song.
First: DJ Maria will play West Coast Swing.
Second: DWUO DJ will play Ballroom and Latin.
Here is the video from Maria’s last WCS workshop at Dance with Us Ottawa: https://youtu.be/odw3HVXF6uI
Cost
$10 per person at the door (includes lesson and party)
Complimentary coffee, tea and sweets
Large free parking lot and street parking
No partner needed. Everyone is welcome.
Address
80-B Jamie Avenue
(near Merivale and Hunt Club)
613-406-0066
www.dancewithusottawa.com
About Maria
Maria Ford is a semi-professional dancer, teacher, and performer who specializes in partnered street dances. She is especially known for West Coast Swing and New York Hustle, in which she actively teaches and competes at the top divisions. She has danced since age four and has taught adults in a variety of settings for two decades. Most recently, she has been competing in the Rising Star routine division with Vincent Mok.
Maria trains regularly in WCS, Hustle, Latin, and Kizomba. She achieved Master’s level certification from the Global Professional Dance Instructors Association (GPDIA), and Level 1 Judging Certification for West Coast Swing also from GPDIA. She gives her time to mentor and train emerging instructors and since 2006 has been instrumental in developing a thriving local WCS dance community in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She enjoys teaching both at home and as a guest instructor elsewhere. Learn more at: www.smoothstyle.ca
