Sunday West Coast Swing Workshops with Alex Raposo and Evening Swing Dance

Schedule

Sun Mar 15 2026 at 03:00 pm to 09:45 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Raleigh Elks Lodge #735 | Raleigh, NC

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AFTERNOON BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING WORKSHOPS & EVENING SWING DANCE.
DOORS OPEN AT 2:40 PM - TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS. (No online registration).
Instructor Ms. Alex Raposo of "The Swing Space". Alex is an All-Star West Coast Swing dancer who has been training and competing for nearly four years. She travels across the country to attend events, continually refining her technique, musicality, and partnership skills. Known for her strong fundamentals and competitive drive, Alex is passionate about both performance and growth within the West Coast Swing community. She’s excited to share her experience and help others elevate their dancing in this workshop series.

WORKSHOPS: We will be offering three, fun and informative workshops starting at 3 pm. Take one or all three workshops. Very inclusive, no partner necessary.

SUNDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

3 pm - WEST COAST SWING TECHNIQUE: Get that signature "west coast swing look" and basic turn technique in this first workshop. This is an important first workshop, don't miss it.

4 pm - TURNS FOR LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS: Basic core turns and technique for leaders and followers.

5 pm - HIGHER DIFFICULTY TURNS AND STYLING DURING ROTATIONAL PATTERNS - A little more challenging material here. We will introduce some leader/follower turning pattern combinations.

WORKSHOP COST: Register at the door. Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the workshops to check in and get your name tag. Payment Methods: Cash, check, Visa, Master Card, AmEx, Discover, Venmo, Debit at the door.
Carolina Dance Club Members (CDC): $11 One Workshop , $19 Two Workshops, $23 Three Workshops.
Non-CDC Members Public: $15 One Workshop, $25 Two Workshops, $35 Three Workshops.
Students (14-24 yrs): $5.00 per workshop. No partner necessary.

BOOT CAMP BANKROLL: When you take all three afternoon workshops, you can get the evening swing dance at 6 pm for just $5.00 extra.
Have additional questions? Contact us at: EMAIL - [email protected]
Office:919-494-2300 www.CarolinaDanceClub.com
Stay for the 6 pm - 9:45 pm swing dance that begins right after the Boot Camp workshops.
The evening swing dance is a separate admission charge.

EVENING SWING DANCE SCHEDULE:
Admission: $10 Students (16-24 yrs), CDC $12, Public $15.
6 PM Beginner & Intermediate East Coast Swing Lessons. (included with your admission).

OPEN SWING DANCING: 7 PM till 9:45 PM - A mix of Big Band, Swingin' Jazz, Jump Blues, 50/60's Rock & Roll Swing, Top40, R&B, Country music throughout the entire evening. So if you like Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Balboa, West Coast Swing, Country Two Step, Hustle dancing. Come check it out.
How more questions? Call us at Cell :919-749-3030,
Email us: [email protected]

Singles and church groups are welcome to join us. Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
SPONSORED BY The Carolina Dance Club
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Raleigh Elks Lodge #735, 1601 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612, United States

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