Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollman Weekender
Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollman. In Boston. For the first time in over 15 years. Holy #*%$.
The entire event will likely sell out as we need to be mindful of the fire code at each venue. Register early to guarantee your spot. Dance only passes will be made available if there is enough room and will be capped. If you do not pre-register, you risk being turned away at the door.
FRIDAY @ VFW POST 529 (DAVIS SQUARE)
8:00pm-9:00pm Open level workshop (must know basic WCS)
9:00pm-12:00am WCS social dancing
We have residential neighbors at this venue who appreciate their sleep and their resident-only parking spots. Please monitor your volume outside of the venue and take care not to park along the fence or on the left-hand side of the garage.
SATURDAY @ CAMBRIDGE MASONIC HALL (PORTER SQUARE)
2:00pm-5:00pm Open level intensive (must know basic WCS)
5:00pm-7:00pm Dinner break
7:00pm-9:00pm Open level workshops (must know basic WCS)
9:00pm-12:00am WCS social dancing
~10:15pm Demo by Jordan & Tatiana
SUNDAY @ MOTA (UNION SQUARE)
12:00pm-3:00pm WSDC advanced/all star intensive (high-level competitive dancers only)
PRICING
Early bird pricing available until April 27th
$160 Full weekend pass
$125 ($110 early bird) Saturday/Sunday full day pass
$85 ($70 early bird) Friday + Saturday evening pass
$65 ($50 early bird) Saturday evening pass
$35 ($25 early bird) Friday evening pass
$100 ($90 early bird) Intensive only
ABOUT JORDAN & TATIANA
Jordan and Tatiana have been partners since 2000, and are 11-Time US Open Classic Division Champions, as well as holding 22 & 18 US Open titles individually. They also are multiple Grand National, NASDE and Classic Division Champions. Their TV and movie appearances include "30 Seconds to Fame", "Star Search", "Good Morning America", "The Polar Express", and "Love N' Dancing". They have earned a great reputation teaching all over the world as Certified Teachers for the Golden State Dance Teachers Association.
No Dance- Montreal Westie Fest
Montreal Westie Fest is a weekend-long west coast swing event in Montreal, QC, Canada. We’re going, and you should too!
Dirty Water WCS ft. Alli & Max
It’s our final dance of 2024! Join us in closing out the year with local pros Alli Reese & Maxwell Thew.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm-9:00pm Intermediate/advanced WCS classes with Alli Reese & Maxwell Thew
8:00pm-9:00pm Beginner WCS class with TBA
9:00pm-12:00am Social dancing with DJ TBA
ABOUT ALLI & MAX
Alli & Max have been partners in dance and in life since 2018. Both found their love of west coast swing in college; Max in his ballroom club in Washington state, and Alli in Cambridge through an undergraduate course. Alli began dancing shortly after learning to walk and has trained in solo movement on the theatre stage and marching band field for over 25 years. Max is a musician by trade, playing nine instruments and helping hundreds of students discover the joy of music each school year. Together, they provide a balance of energy, technical precision, and humor in their classes that is approachable for dancers of all levels.
Dirty Water WCS ft. Saya & Roberto
Boston Tea Party may have passed, but we always keep the party going around here. Join us for our April dance with two of the most phenomenal dancers in Boston: Saya Suzaki & Roberto Corporan! They blend astonishing creativity with a fierce dedication to technique and we're so excited to have them
We have residential neighbors at this venue who appreciate their sleep and their resident-only parking spots. Please monitor your volume outside of the venue and take care not to park along the fence or on the left-hand side of the garage.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm-9:00pm Intermediate/advanced WCS classes with Saya & Roberto
8:00pm-9:00pm Beginner WCS class with Desirae Vasquez & Matt Davis
9:00pm-12:00am Social dancing with DJ Maxwell Thew
ABOUT SAYA & ROBERTO
Bio coming soon
March Madness J&J Night
Come one, come all and throw your hat in the ring for two fun, all-levels Jack & Jill competitions with fabulous prizes! This year’s J&J night is special for a couple of reasons: not only are we preparing for the return of Boston Tea Party on March 21st-24th, but we also have a special intensive by the master of competitive strategy himself: Joshu Creel! All are welcome in both the intensive and the just-for-fun contests, regardless of competitive experience. Please note that there is NO BEGINNER CLASS THIS MONTH.
SCHEDULE
6:30pm-8:00pm WCS Competition Intensive with Joshu Creel
8:00pm-8:15pm Contest marshaling (when the competitors line up)
8:15pm-9:00pm J&J prelims with DJs Alli Reese & Joe Mahoney
9:00pm-12:00am Social dancing with DJ Alli
~10:00pm J&J spotlight finals with DJ Alli
WCS COMPETITION INTENSIVE
Part I: Intro to a Healthy Competitive Mindset: What is a J&J? (Format, music, partner, scoring); tips and tricks for being your best self in a J&J; setting goals for competition (having fun, personal goals, things you can/can't control)
Part II: Things You Can Control on the Comp Floor: Competitive tactics for all levels and space to practice them; things for both roles to hone to improve competitive results; Timing, Technique, & Teamwork (TTT); myths around TTT; "Leader management," "showing yourself off," and "partnering"; prelims vs. finals
Part III: What the Judges See & How to Train for Results: Competition from the judges' eye; what judges see at different levels
Dirty Water WCS ft. Desirae & Matt
Happy Valentine’s Day! And what better way to celebrate than with long-time lovebirds and local pros Desirae Vasquez & Matt Davis? Bring your friends, bring your boo, or just bring you- we’ll all have a blast dancing together. Desirae & Matt are teaching two intermediate/advanced workshops followed by social dancing until midnight at our new home, the VFW in Davis Square.
We have residential neighbors at this venue who appreciate their sleep and their resident-only parking spots. Please monitor your volume outside of the venue and take care not to park along the fence or on the left-hand side of the garage.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm-9:00pm Intermediate/advanced WCS classes with Desirae & Matt
8:00pm-9:00pm Beginner WCS class with Avery Isaacs
9:00pm-12:00am Social dancing with DJ Joe Mahoney
ABOUT DESIRAE & MATT
As musicians turned dancers, Matt and Desirae were drawn to West Coast Swing because of the opportunity it provides for musicality and expression in yet another way. You can find them traveling the country 15-20 weekends a year to teach, compete, judge, and perform. Entering the 10th year of their dance partnership, they are passionate the Boston WCS community and making core swing technique fun, accessible, and useful for everyone who learns from them.
Dirty Water WCS ft. Alli & Max
Happy 2024! Join us at our new long-term home, the VFW in Davis Square, for a new year of dances with local favorites and national pros. The VFW has offered us consistent availability on the second Saturday, plus it comes with a fabulous bar upstairs and dedicated parking lot right outside the door. Alli Reese & Maxwell Thew are kicking off our first dance of the year with two hours of west coast swing classes, followed by social dancing until the strike of midnight!
We have residential neighbors at this venue who appreciate their sleep and their resident-only parking spots. Please monitor your volume outside of the venue and take care not to park along the fence or on the left-hand side of the garage.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm-9:00pm Intermediate/advanced WCS classes with Alli Reese & Maxwell Thew
8:00pm-9:00pm Beginner WCS class with Jessie Rosenberg & Leo Cook
9:00pm-12:00am Social dancing with DJ Maxwell Thew
ABOUT ALLI & MAX
Alli & Max have been partners in dance and in life since 2018. Both found their love of west coast swing in college; Max in his ballroom club in Washington state, and Alli in Cambridge through an undergraduate course. Alli began dancing shortly after learning to walk and has trained in solo movement on the theatre stage and marching band field for over 25 years. Max is a musician by trade, playing nine instruments and helping hundreds of students discover the joy of music each school year. Together, they provide a balance of energy, technical precision, and humor in their classes that is approachable for dancers of all levels.
No Dirty Water WCS- Happy Holidays!
Deck the halls… just not ours because there are no T-accessible function halls to be had in the month of December. See you all in 2024 at our new home: the VFW in Davis Square!
Rising Star Night
7pm-8pm Intermediate+ WCS workshop w/ Jes Ann & Edem
8pm-9pm Intermediate+ WCS workshop w/ Jes Ann & Edem
8pm-9pm Beginner WCS w/ TBA
9pm-12am WCS social dancing
~10:15pm Rising Star routine performances!
Come see the best of the Northeast perform before they head off to the US Open! NYC-based all-stars Jes Ann Nail & Edem Attikese will teach two workshops before the dance. We’ll take a quick break halfway through social dancing to enjoy performances from Northeast couples who are taking their routines to the US Open just a few short weeks later.
CONFIRMED PERFORMERS
Jessie Rosenberg & Leo Cook- Boston, MA
Jes Ann Nail & Edem Attikese- New York City, NY
(SOLD OUT) Fall Boat Cruise
5:30pm Check in @ Lechmere Canal Park
6pm Set sail!
9pm Arrival
Enjoy a beautiful fall foliage dance cruise along the Charles River with views of Boston and Cambridge. This 3 hour tour is perfect for soaking up all the spectacular fall foliage New England has to offer while dancing to your favorite WCS tunes.
Only 65 boarding passes are available- get yours before they’re gone!
Free Summer Series- The Anchor w/ Jen Deluca
FREE LESSON & DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and The Anchor are teaming up to bring you sunset dances with gorgeous views of Boston this summer! Join us at the Charlestown Navel Yard for a free beginner WCS lesson and DJ’d social dancing. For September, we are thrilled to have champion dancer Jen Deluca teaching for us!
The Anchor’s open-air, courtyard patio boasts comfortable lounge seating, free standing tables, and bar. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options at The Anchor's full bar and kitchen - open daily until 11pm! Learn more about The Anchor.
The Anchor is a 0.2 mile walk from the 93 bus line (Chelsea Street @ Fifth Street stop) and a 1.1 mile walk from North Station. Parking is available in metered street spots or at nearby paid lots.
SCHEDULE
6pm-7pm Beginner WCS lesson with champion Jen Deluca
7pm-9pm WCS social dancing
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- Fresh Pond Beer Garden
FREE LESSON AND DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and Fresh Pond Beer Garden have partnered up to bring you a summer dance night under the stars! Dancers and non-dancers alike are invited to take part in a free dance lesson by professional instructors, followed by music from our DJs.
Fresh Pond Beer Garden is located in the back part of the parking lot near Staples and Apple Cinemas and offers beer, cocktails and wine, food trucks, games, music, and more. Well-behaved dogs are always welcomed! It is a 0.7 mile walk from Alewife Station and boasts a free parking lot. Learn more about Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
SCHEDULE
7:00pm Doors open, grab drinks and food
8:15pm-9:00pm Free beginner west coast swing lesson with Elizabeth Lloyd
9:00pm-12:00am West coast swing social dancing with DJ Maria Flores
PRICING
Free for all! Dancers are encouraged to purchase drinks and food from Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
No Dirty Water WCS- go dance with Anne FLEMING
Anne Fleming’s first Saturday dance has been moved to the second Saturday to accommodate New England Dance Festival. We love Anne and hope you’ll join us in supporting her!
Free Summer Series- Fresh Pond Beer Garden
FREE LESSON AND DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and Fresh Pond Beer Garden have partnered up to bring you a summer dance night under the stars! Dancers and non-dancers alike are invited to take part in a free dance lesson by professional instructors, followed by music from our DJs.
Fresh Pond Beer Garden is located in the back part of the parking lot near Staples and Apple Cinemas and offers beer, cocktails and wine, food trucks, games, music, and more. Well-behaved dogs are always welcomed! It is a 0.7 mile walk from Alewife Station and boasts a free parking lot. Learn more about Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
SCHEDULE
7:30pm Doors open, grab drinks and food
8:15pm-9:00pm Free beginner west coast swing lesson with Anne Fleming
9:00pm-12:00am West coast swing social dancing with DJ Bitson
PRICING
Free for all! Dancers are encouraged to purchase drinks and food from Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- The Anchor
FREE LESSON & DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and The Anchor are teaming up to bring you sunset dances with gorgeous views of Boston this summer! Join us at the Charlestown Navel Yard for a free beginner WCS lesson and DJ’d social dancing in June, July, & August.
The Anchor’s open-air, courtyard patio boasts comfortable lounge seating, free standing tables, and bar. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options at The Anchor's full bar and kitchen - open daily until 11pm! Learn more about The Anchor.
The Anchor is a 0.2 mile walk from the 93 bus line (Chelsea Street @ Fifth Street stop) and a 1.1 mile walk from North Station. Parking is available in metered street spots or at nearby paid lots.
SCHEDULE
6pm-7pm Beginner WCS lesson with Elizabeth Lloyd & Danielle Johnson
7pm-9pm WCS social dancing with DJ Alli Reese
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- The Anchor
FREE LESSON & DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and The Anchor are teaming up to bring you sunset dances with gorgeous views of Boston this summer! Join us at the Charlestown Navel Yard for a free beginner WCS lesson and DJ’d social dancing in June, July, & August.
The Anchor’s open-air, courtyard patio boasts comfortable lounge seating, free standing tables, and bar. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options at The Anchor's full bar and kitchen - open daily until 11pm! Learn more about The Anchor.
The Anchor is a 0.2 mile walk from the 93 bus line (Chelsea Street @ Fifth Street stop) and a 1.1 mile walk from North Station. Parking is available in metered street spots or at nearby paid lots.
SCHEDULE
6pm-7pm Beginner WCS lesson with Willow Colson-Wall & Joe Mahoney
7pm-9pm WCS social dancing with DJ Maxwell Thew
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- Fresh Pond Beer Garden
FREE LESSON AND DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and Fresh Pond Beer Garden have partnered up to bring you a summer dance night under the stars! Dancers and non-dancers alike are invited to take part in a free dance lesson by professional instructors, followed by music from our DJs.
Fresh Pond Beer Garden is located in the back part of the parking lot near Staples and Apple Cinemas and offers beer, cocktails and wine, food trucks, games, music, and more. Well-behaved dogs are always welcomed! It is a 0.7 mile walk from Alewife Station and boasts a free parking lot. Learn more about Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
SCHEDULE
7:30pm Doors open, grab drinks and food
8:15pm-9:00pm Free beginner west coast swing lesson
9:00pm-12:00am West coast swing social dancing with local DJs
PRICING
Free for all! Dancers are encouraged to purchase drinks and food from Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- The Anchor
FREE LESSON & DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and The Anchor are teaming up to bring you sunset dances with gorgeous views of Boston this summer! Join us at the Charlestown Navel Yard for a free beginner WCS lesson and DJ’d social dancing in June, July, & August.
The Anchor’s open-air, courtyard patio boasts comfortable lounge seating, free standing tables, and bar. Enjoy delicious food and beverage options at The Anchor's full bar and kitchen - open daily until 11pm! Learn more about The Anchor.
The Anchor is a 0.2 mile walk from the 93 bus line (Chelsea Street @ Fifth Street stop) and a 1.1 mile walk from North Station. Parking is available in metered street spots or at nearby paid lots.
SCHEDULE
7pm-8pm Beginner WCS lesson with Desirae Vasquez & Matt Davis
8pm-10pm WCS social dancing with DJ Joe Mahoney
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Free Summer Series- Fresh Pond Beer Garden
FREE LESSON AND DANCE
Dirty Water WCS and Fresh Pond Beer Garden have partnered up to bring you a summer dance night under the stars! Dancers and non-dancers alike are invited to take part in a free dance lesson by professional instructors, followed by music from our DJs.
Fresh Pond Beer Garden is located in the back part of the parking lot near Staples and Apple Cinemas and offers beer, cocktails and wine, food trucks, games, music, and more. Well-behaved dogs are always welcomed! It is a 0.7 mile walk from Alewife Station and boasts a free parking lot. Learn more about Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
SCHEDULE
7:30pm Doors open, grab drinks and food
8:15pm-9:00pm Free beginner west coast swing lesson with Anne Fleming
9:00pm-12:00am West coast swing social dancing with DJs Maxwell Thew & Alli Reese
PRICING
Free for all! Dancers are encouraged to purchase drinks and food from Fresh Pond Beer Garden.
HEALTH & WELLNESS POLICY
Due to the public nature of the space, the COVID-19 vaccination/testing requirement of our Health & Wellness policy is not in effect for this event as we are unable monitor who joins us.
Neon Night with John Lindo & Patty Vo
7pm-8pm Intermediate/advanced WCS with Patty & John
8pm-9pm Intermediate/advanced WCS with Patty & John
8pm-9pm Beginner WCS with TBA
9pm-12am Social dancing with DJs John Lindo & Papa Joe
ABOUT PATTY
Patty Vo is universally regarded as one of the top female West Coast Swing dancers in the world. She is known for her superb “feel for the music,” creativity, versatility, and especially her dynamism and charisma on the dance floor. Patty is also a highly respected international instructor, judge, and competitor. She has won numerous national competitions and awards, including placing five times at the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships in multiple divisions.
Patty teaches all over the world. She is an honest, insightful teacher who focuses on technique (centering, musicality, footwork, lead/follow skills, etc.), musicality, timing, creativity, and most important of all, having fun. Her classes are challenging, innovative, and thought-provoking. Her methods have produced some of the best dancers in the USA. Her dance training includes West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Salsa, Jazz, Lyrical, Hustle, Lindy, and Country.
ABOUT JOHN
John Lindo is an International Award-winning West Coast Swing Dance Champion & Instructor. He is a man of style, grace and humor. Above all, he is one of the most joyful advocates of the dance. After beginning in country-western dance in 1992, John quickly made his mark on the West Coast Swing circuit by garnering an astonishing number of awards and championships in Jack-and-Jill and Strictly Swing contests. First Place awards include the U.S. Open, Grand Nationals, and Phoenix Champion of Champions.
John’s mission is to provide superior occasions for all dancers to enjoy themselves. His social dances, workshop/expos and competitive events are a welcoming opportunity to learn, practice and thrive on the dance floor. Any event John participates in is sure to be informative and outrageously fun!
Competitor Intensive with John Lindo & Patty Vo
Patty Vo and John Lindo are bringing their extensive training as competitors and teachers to you! As world-renown dancers will top titles in routine, Jack & Jill, and strictly swing divisions, they know what it takes to make an impression on the competition floor. They’re sharing the top techniques that make both a successful competitor and an excellent social dancer in this three hour intensive. Pre-registration is required, limited to 20 leaders and 20 followers. Students and seniors receive a $10 discount with the code DUCK at checkout.
Jack & Jill Night
7pm-8pm Open level WCS competition prep class
8pm-8:15pm Contest marshaling
8:15pm-9pm All-American & Sophisticated competition prelims
9pm-12am WCS social dancing with DJ Papa Joe
10pm Spotlight finals!
Come one, come all and throw your hat in the ring for two fun, all-levels Jack & Jill competitions! We’ll have a competition prep workshop at 7pm, preliminary rounds during what would usually be the 8pm workshop, and then spotlight finals at 10pm in front of a roaring crowd of friends. Everyone is welcome, even if you've never competed before!
March Westie Madness with Saya & Roberto
7pm-8pm Intermediate/advanced WCS with Saya & Roberto
8pm-9pm Intermediate/advanced WCS with Saya & Roberto
8pm-9pm Beginner WCS with Desirae & Matt
9pm-12am Social dance with DJs Maria & Papa Joe
Please note- we are at the GEORGE DILBOY VFW POST IN SOMERVILLE for this month!
ABOUT SAYA
Saya waltzed her way into west coast swing in 2013 when a friend convinced her to go to a local weekend-long event. She never stops moving and has trained in ballroom (American smooth/rhythm), hip hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, and modern dance- just to name a few. Saya’s teaching style blends her trademark brutal honesty and goofy sense of humor. She is a nationally ranked all star competitor and has traveled the country collecting jack & jill and strictly swing titles wherever she goes.
ABOUT ROBERTO
Roberto was introduced to Latin dancing at the age of eight by his parents. His extensive dance resume now includes line dance, ballroom, hip-hop, funk, and Zouk in addition to west coast swing.
Fall in Love with WCS
West Coast Swing Pro Arjay Centeno will be in Boston for our Westie Valentines Dance.
SCHEDULE:
7PM Give Me Some Sugar
8PM Whip It Good
9PM-12AM Dance
COST:
2 Workshops & Dance $30 (Student & Senior Discount $15)
1 Workshop & Dance $30 (Student & Senior Discount $15)
No Dirty Water- Join Anne for Mario in Boston!
Anne Flemming is hosting Mario Robau in Boston this weekend! See the Facebook event for full details.