Seattle West Coast Swing Workshops with Wren and Scot, Competitions and Dance with DJ JAmes

Join us on SSDC Sunday July 19, 2026 for:
- WCS workshops with local favorites Wren Newman and Scot McKay
- Come early for Westie University, Session 4 - 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 Scott Goodheart: invite your friends & family to start or learn the opposite role if you know WCS basics
- Hi-Lo Mix and Match competitions for fun - see competition rules at https://seattleswingdanceclub.squarespace.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules
- Social dancing with DJ JAmes Atwill
Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/07/seattle-west-coast-swing-wren-and-scot-dj-james
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ABOUT OUR GUESTS | Wren Newman (she/her) and Scot McKay (he/him)
Wren Newman is a respected WCS teacher, mentor, organizer, WSDC event director and chief judge based out of Seattle. She instructs WCS from the very beginners’ first steps, to very experienced dancers, and is always continuing her own education in the dance. As a primary follow in WCS, Wren has a confident, playful style and joyful musicality that her dance partners appreciate, from the newest beginners to pros. Wren also loves switch dancing.
Scot McKay first found country dance at The Little Red Hen and fell in love with dancing and the welcoming community there. He later branched out into West Coast Swing and became a pillar of this community, including serving as a Board Member and President of SSDC. If there is a local event happening, Scot is probably helping with it in some capacity. As a primary leader in WCS, he brings a unique understanding of momentum and the ability to keep the energy in the partnership flowing. As a dance partner he is excellent at adjusting to his partner and making sure they dance their best dance, and also spinny moves that make you go “Whee!” in a fun way.
You can usually find Wren and Scot teaching WCS series weekly on Mondays at Phinney Ridge, and drop ins before the Wednesday night dance at Mercer Island VFW (Scot’s dance is known for its welcoming atmosphere). Watch out for their occasional special workshops in Country 2Step and Nightclub 2Step. If you are looking to dive deep into WCS skills, ask Wren about the Thursday Skill Squad lessons. On Thursdays, Scot teaches Country Two-Step classes at The Little Red Hen.
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SCHEDULE:
12:30 pm Westie University, Session 4. 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 Wren and Scot : <title tbd="">
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 Wren and Scot : <title tbd="">
Prerequisite: Know basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip).
5:30 pm FREE 1 Hour Beginner Lesson (upstairs) with Scott Goodheart
6:00 pm Social dance starts, with DJ JAmes
6:00pm Hi-Lo Mix and Match Competition Registration starts (see competition rules)
6:30pm Competiton Registration ends
7:00pm Competition starts. Check competition rules for detail: https://seattleswingdanceclub.squarespace.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules
9:30 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
$30 Two 1-hour workshops and dance
$20 One 1-hour workshops and dance
$10 Dance only
$10 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance)
$5 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance)
FREE Open Practice
Guests
$35 Two 1-hour workshops and dance
$25 One 1-hour workshops and dance
$15 Dance only
$15 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance)
$10 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance)
$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:
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