Seattle West Coast Swing Workshops with Champion Estelle Bonnaire and Social Dance with DJ Sunshine
Schedule
Sun Jun 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Seattle Swing Dance Club | Seattle, WA
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Join us on SSDC Sunday June 7, 2026 for:
- WCS workshops with with visiting Champion Estelle Bonnaire
- Private Lessons with Estelle (Sunday morning/afternoon, Saturday evening also possible) - ask Leeza Kadochnikova on Facebook Messenger for availability, or email [email protected]
- Come early for Open Practice (1h before workshops start, free for members)
- FREE one-hour newcomer West Coast Swing class with Elise Renwick: invite your friends & family to start or learn the opposite role if you know WCS basics
- Three hours of social dancing with DJ Sunshine (Lia Brown)
Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/06/seattle-west-coast-swing-estelle-bonnaire-dj-sunshine
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ABOUT OUR GUEST: Estelle Bonnaire (She/Her)
Estelle Bonnaire’s dance journey began at 13 with Lindy Hop, quickly evolving into a passion for swing dancing. At 18, she traveled the world to deepen her knowledge, eventually discovering her love for West Coast Swing, which blends smoothness, grace, and technique.
In 2011, Estelle moved to Montreal to train professionally, refining her skills as both a dancer and teacher while competing internationally. She became the first French All-Star dancer and placed 6th in the Classic division at The Open in 2018, collaborating with top dancers and coaches.
Estelle now lives in the Bay Area in California, while still traveling globally to compete, judge, and head judge at WSDC events, and teach. Her warm, approachable style and ability to simplify complex concepts make her a beloved instructor, leaving students more confident and skilled.
Video of Estelle dancing:
- Miguel Ortega & Estelle Bonnaire - Jack&Jill All-Stars/Champions final - Budafest 2022 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=8qzmP3aDSHMUJUS2&t=48&v=UIr_rpr2qz4&feature=youtu.be]
- The Open 2018 Classic Finals Thibault Ramirez & Estelle Bonnaire []
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Tentative 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
2:30 pm Register, warm up, and volunteer to set up
3:00 pm *Advanced/All-Star WCS Workshop with Estelle: “Creating the Moment and Caring about the Exits”
(*Must qualify to participate in this leveled workshop with World Swing Dance Council Advanced/All Star points registry)
All levels can still AUDIT this class! In our Advanced/All-Star offerings, auditors are expected to:
- Pay the fees as normal.
- You may use the dance floor to practice the material solo or with partner who is also auditing. You may not join the main class rotation or spotlight critiques.
- Take notes silently and respect the learning environment. Please refrain from asking questions or disrupting the class.
4:00 pm Intermediate WCS Workshop with Estelle: “Improving Communication Skills”
Prerequisite: No WSDC points required to attend. Make sure you are comfortable with all basic patterns and a few variations (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip).
5:00 pm All Levels WCS Workshop with Estelle: “Basics with a Twist - Not so Basic”
Prerequisite: Know basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip).
5:30 pm FREE 1 Hour Beginner Lesson with Elise Renwick (upstairs)
6:00 pm Social dance starts, with DJ Sunshine (Lia Brown)
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.
* Special rates in effect
Members
$45 Three 1-hour workshops and dance
$35 Two 1-hour workshops and dance
$25 One 1-hour workshops and dance
$10 Dance only
FREE Open Practice
Guests
$50 Three 1-hour workshops and dance
$40 Two 1-hour workshops and dance
$30 One 1-hour workshops 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/30E0B4FA4AD28A6FD0-63967815-ssdc#/
$15 off your entire cart for both Members and Guests, includes social dance
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Where is it happening?
Seattle Swing Dance Club, 4736 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116-4502, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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