Seattle West Coast Swing Beginner Bootcamp with Lan VoBa and Stephen White, Dance with DJ Koby

Join us on SSDC Sunday July 5, 2026 for:
- WCS Beginner Bootcamp with local teachers Lan VoBa and Stephen White
- This class is geared specifically toward beginners
- No partner necessary
- No prior dance experience required
- Our lovely guest teachers will get you started on your WCS dance journey by getting you moving through all of the basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip).
- Experienced dancer? Come early for Open Practice (1.5h before class starts, free for members)
- Three hours of social dancing with DJ Koby Allard
Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/07/seattle-west-coast-swing-beginner-bootcamp
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ABOUT OUR GUEST | Lan VoBa (she/her)
Lan VoBa is a west coast swing dancer based in the Pacific Northwest. She has been doing WCS for almost 10 years and loves the artistic expression and partnership that this dance offers.
These days she runs a peer practice group for intermediate and advanced competitive dancers, a WCS choreography class called “Choreolite”, teaches WCS at Salsa Con Todo, and volunteers with the Seattle Swing Dance Club as one of their beginner lesson instructors. She is passionate about bringing in new dancers, rooting for her peers, and supporting local professionals and organizers.
ABOUT OUR GUEST | Stephen White (He/Him)
Want to have a good time while learning some valuable skills? Meet WCS Champion Stephen White! He’s been teaching partner dance for 20+ years, and has had a wide range of success in educating humans on various movement while keeping them entertained.
You can usually find Stephen teaching WCS Teams at Salsa Con Todo on Tuesdays and Thursdays, group lessons at Baila District on Wednesdays, and supporting local events as a teacher, MC or judge.
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SCHEDULE:
2:00 pm Open Floor Practice- practice solo or bring a partner. Need a space to teach a private lesson? - feel free to use the space, no floor fee. Try our Facebook Practice Club group to look for partners! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493145055389509
3:00 pm Register, warm up, and volunteer to set up
3:30 pm WCS Beginner Bootcamp with Lan and Stephen
No partner or prior experience required. Just bring yourself and your willingness to learn!
This class is geared specifically toward beginners
Our lovely guest teachers will get you started on your WCS dance journey by getting you moving through all of the basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip).
6:00 pm Social dance starts, with DJ Koby
9:00 pm Social dance ends & volunteer to clean up
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PRICING
Dance admission included with purchase of 1 or more workshop! We also honor affiliated swing club memberships.
Only credit card (including apple/google pay) accepted on-site.
Members
$15 2.5h Beginner Bootcamp and dance
$10 Dance only
FREE Open Practice
Guests
$15 2.5h Beginner Bootcamp and dance
$15 Dance only
$5 Open Practice
Qualifying WSDC All Stars and recent SSDC staff get free dance admission. Please check in at front desk.
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VOLUNTEER Discounts:
Your support of the 100% volunteer-run club for just an hour gets you a workshop discount and the dance for FREE! Thank you for your time and effort for our 501(c)(3) organization.
Sign up here to earn discounts:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4FA4AD28A6FD0-64520498-ssdc#/
$15 off your entire cart for both Members and Guests, includes social dance