The queen of the high kick is gracing Boston with her presence: Tara Trafzer is coming in March! As a life-long dancer of multiple styles, Tara brings a depth of knowledge and unmatched eye for detail to all of her classes. If you’re lucky, she may even share some history facts in between all of the amazing west coast swing technique ;)
Tara will facilitate two levelled spotlight critique sessions on Friday night: one for competitive dancers with at least one intermediate point, and one that is open to all dancers. If you’ve never competed in west coast swing or just started competing recently, please join the open-level critique for an opportunity to receive personalized feedback from Tara and dance in front of a crowd cheering wildly just for you! The WSDC Intermediate+ critique is a closed session and no observers will be permitted. Dancers may sign up for a spotlight dance with a partner of their choosing or request a randomly selected partner.
FRIDAY
Location: MOTA Fitness, Wellness, & Spaces, 11 Bow Street, Floor 2, Somerville, MA
7:00pm-8:30pm WSDC Intermediate+ spotlight critique session with Tara (must have at least one WSDC intermediate point or higher- yes, we will check)
8:30pm-10:00pm open-level WCS spotlight critique session with Tara
Spotlight dancers may sign up with a partner of their choosing or request a randomly selected partner
SATURDAY
Location: George Dilboy VFW Post 529, 351 Summer Street, Somerville, MA
2:00pm-5:00pm open-level WCS intensive with Tara (must know basic WCS i.e. side passes, push break, tuck, whip, basic turns)
5:00pm-7:00pm dinner break
7:00pm-9:00pm intermediate/advanced WCS workshops with Tara
9:00pm-12:00am WCS social dancing with DJs Kristen Shaw & Alli Reese
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 in marked resident spots or on the left-hand side of the garage (the right side is safe after the hours posted on the signs).
ABOUT TARA
Tara has been dancing for almost 20 years. She has been trained in classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Latin, Hip Hop, and West Coast Swing with the Schwimmers. Tara is known for teaching that focuses on swing technique as well as incorporating musicality into the dance for all levels. Her extensive training in a multitude of dances contributes to her ability to reach dancers from all backgrounds. Tara has competed in the young adult divisions since she was 13 and has competed in the Showcase Routine Division since she was 18. Tara teaches in the states and internationally in places including: France, England, & Russia.