Explore Community Space w/Riley! (formerly "Explore WCS")
Schedule
Mon Sep 29 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94610 | Oakland, CA
EXPLORE COMMUNITY SPACE Welcome to Explore Community Space (formerly "Explore WCS")!
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️😷We welcome anyone looking for a COVID-Conscious and Queer-Affirming community space😷🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
💚Offerings💚
🎵West Coast Swing classes and WCS + Fusion socials
🧶The space is also open for socializing and crafting! (no liquids or adhesives)
📍Oakland, CA
🗓️Monday nights
😷Masks required, 94 or better
Well fitting, no vents
👂Volume during the social dance is approx 75db. Policy limits the maximum music volume to 85db.
🚰 Water fountain available in building
🧼 All restrooms are gender neutral (2X single occupancy bathrooms; 2X bathrooms with stalls)
Please visit bit.ly/ExploreWCSInfo for all the event details.
To pre-register, visit bit.ly/ExploreRegForm
Also, please don't hesitate to reach out directly! I (Riley - they/them) can be reached by email -- [email protected].
OUTLINE:
Schedule
Pricing
Health Policy
Program Descriptions
Scholarships and Sponsorships
Accessibility
Structural Support and Safety
How to Stay Connected
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Schedule
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6:45 pm
Doors Open
7:00-7:45 pm
Level 1 (L1)
Beginners Drop-In Group Class
Instructor: Riley Crozier (they/them)
7:45-8:30 pm
Level 2 (L2)
All Levels Group Class
Instructor: Riley
8:30-10:30 pm
Social Dancing
DJ: Riley
10:30 pm
Clean up + Exit the space
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Pricing
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Sliding Scale $10-30 (name your price within the range)
Payment Method Options: Cash or VenMo
(Options for PayPal and Credit Card will be put into place in the coming weeks)
Payment Exemptions
Spectators, All Stars, & Juniors (<18 years old): FREE entry
Volunteers:
One 15 minute shift: $5 entry
Two or more 15 minute shifts: FREE entry
Sign Up – bit.ly/ExploreVolunteers
Scholarship Recipients: FREE entry
(Read further for more detail)
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Health Policy
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VACCINATION
Completion of primary vaccine series required.
Must be two (2) weeks past completion of primary vaccine series.
Up-to-date booster doses STRONGLY recommended.
MASKING
High Filtration mask (KF94, KN95, or N95 w/ no exhaust ports)
will be required in ballroom, hallways, and bathrooms.
Masks optional in the Lounge ONLY. Lounge is for eating and drinking. HEPA filters will be running in the room.
MASKING EXEMPTIONS
Mask exemptions (for ballroom space only – masks still required in hallways and bathrooms) are available
for individuals with qualifying, documented medical conditions during periods of “Lower Community Risk”.
“Lower Community Risk” Conditions: When wastewater measurements for SARS-CoV-2 are “Low” at the East Bay Municipal Utility District as reported on data.wastewaterscan.org the Saturday before the relevant Explore event (2 days before the event to allow for 48 hours for a mask-exempt individual to plan for transportation and/or other accommodations)
Exemptions not available at the door, must submit request at least two (2) days in advance.
Exemption requests can be submitted by sending an email to Riley at [email protected]
Those exempted must present proof of negative covid test taken within three (3) hours of attending.
Maximum of five (5) exempted attendees per evening.
EXPOSURE
If you feel sick or like you might be getting sick, please do not attend.
If you had a confirmed direct exposure (within 6 feet for >15 minutes of a confirmed positive case) within the last week, please do not attend.
If you have attended a large event (>100 people) unmasked or had a potential direct exposure in the last week, we ask that you take a rapid test before you arrive.
REPORTING
If you test positive after attending, please inform Riley Crozier directly by email ([email protected]) or report via this form: bit.ly/ExploreWCSCovidReporting.
After receiving a report of a positive result from an attendee, Riley will announce the potential exposure on the Explore WCS Facebook page, the relevant Facebook event page, the Explore WCS Instagram page, the Explore WCS Discord, and email all relevant attendees as soon as possible (<2 days from report).
Your name will be kept confidential if requested (or if you made an anonymous report).
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Program Descriptions
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BEGINNER CLASS
For people getting started in West Coast Swing or who want to work on their fundamentals.
A 4-week rotation of drop-in classes will cover the basics of WCS, with each individual week accessible to brand new folks!
Over 4 weeks beginners will get a complete introduction to the basics from each self-contained month, and can keep coming back to practice or develop new understanding in subsequent months! We also highly encourage people to come who are already comfortable with basics who want to solidify their fundamentals, learn a new role, or revisit basics from a particular perspective.
ALL LEVELS CLASS
An open-level West Coast Swing group class, with a balance of concepts and concrete application.
A grasp of the six-count basics and the whip is recommended, no partner necessary.
Anyone can audit this class for free, either observing from the sides or staying out of the main rotation to interact with the content at their own pace.
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Scholarships and Sponsorships
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SCHOLARSHIPS
To apply for free entry to Explore WCS, please fill out this form:
bit.ly/ExploreWCSscholarships
SPONSORSHIPS
If you would like to offer financial resources in order to help Explore WCS with event costs and/or to support the scholarship program, please email Riley at [email protected] OR VenMo Riley at @riley-wcs with one of the following notes indicating how you would like your resources to be allocated:
“Explore WCS Sponsorship: Scholarships”
“Explore WCS Sponsorship: Supplies”
“Explore WCS Sponsorship: Undesignated (or) General Support”
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Accessibility
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Our main entrance is on the east side of the building (under the awning which reads "Downtown Oakland Senior Center") and requires the use of stairs. If you need or prefer to use the ramp, a Community Liaison will escort you to the ramp-accessible entrance. See the link to the Accessibility & Accommodation Request form at the bottom of this slide for more details.
Gendered bathrooms are available on the second floor (elevator accessible), and single-occupant gender-neutral restrooms are available on the first floor.
Drinking fountains and a bottle filling station are available on the first floor.
A peer walk-buddy program will be offered at the front desk to coordinate attendees walking to their cars in pairs after dark. The Community Liaison for the evening can help connect people if finding a comfortable person is challenging.
Please fill out this form (bit.ly/ExploreWCSRequests) if you have any accessibility requests, and Riley will do their best to either structurally meet those needs or collaborate with you to develop a personal safety and access plan.
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Structural Support and Safety
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Code of Conduct
bit.ly/ExploreCodeofConduct
Incident Report Form
bit.ly/ExploreWCSIncidentReport
Incident Protocols
Link Pending
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How to Stay Connected
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Email Newsletter: bit.ly/ExploreWCSNewsletter
Facebook Page: fb.com/explorewcs
Instagram: instagram.com/explorewcs
Discord (Announcements and Community Chats): Coming Soon
