Seattle West Coast Swing Workshops with All-Star Phoenix Grey, POTLUCK, Comps+Social with DJ Hottia

Join us on SSDC Sunday August 16, 2026 for:
- Summer Potluck Party: Members dance for FREE! Bring a dish to share.
- WCS workshops with All-Star Phoenix Grey
- Private Lessons with Phoenix (Sunday morning/afternoon) - ask Leeza Kadochnikova on Facebook Messenger for availability, or email [email protected]
- Come early for Westie University, Session 5 - explore Teaching and Judging tracks. Pre-register at https://www.westieuniversity.com/
- Use the floor for Open Practice (2h before workshops start, free for members)
- FREE one-hour newcomer West Coast Swing class with Lan VoBa: invite your friends & family to start or learn the opposite role if you know WCS basics
- Switch and Steals Mix and Match and Masters Choice Strictly competitions for fun - see competition rules at https://seattleswingdanceclub.squarespace.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules
- Social dancing with DJ Hottia (Katia Rar)
Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/08/seattle-west-coast-swing-phoenix-grey-dj-hottia
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ABOUT OUR GUEST | Phoenix Grey (He/Him)
Phoenix Grey is a Portland-based dancer known in the West Coast Swing community for his proficiency in both leading and following. In 2013, he created the group "Degendering West Coast Swing" to rally support for the removal of gender restrictions from WCS competitions. With the support of the community and his predecessors, the WCS circuit began to remove the gender restrictions. From there, he became one of the first dancers to earn an Allstar ranking in both roles.
Having walked the "walk-walk" on both sides, his teaching style focuses on connection, technique, and effective partnering. Phoenix is celebrated for his playful musicality and shameless confidence on the dance floor. He now spends multiple weekends each month traveling, teaching, competing, DJing, and judging around the world.
Videos of Phoenix Dancing:
[MADjam 2022 All Star Jack & Jill Tuan Nguyen & Phoenix Grey]()
["Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels" Florian Simon & Phoenix Grey - 2nd Strictly Open - SwingVester 2019/20]()
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SCHEDULE:
12:30 pm Westie University, Session 5. Pre-register at https://www.westieuniversity.com/
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
3:30 pm Register, warm up, and volunteer to set up
4:00 pm Intermediate WCS Workshop with Phoenix Grey: