WEST COAST CONNECTION SPECIAL 2-HOUR SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
1414 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3910, United States | Air Force Academy, CO
with Manny Viarrial & Terra Summers
π― Want real feedback on how to level up your West Coast Swing? This Spotlight workshop gives you direct coaching, competition-style experience, and actionable feedback from two top-level pros.
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πΊπ WHO ITβS FOR
Perfect for dancers who:
β’ Want personalized feedback from professional coaches
β’ Are considering competing at 5280, Colorado Classic, or Swingtime Denver
β’ Want to improve confidence, clarity, and performance in West Coast Swing
No competition experience required.
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β YOUR COACHES
β’ Manny Viarrial β Champion
β’ Terra Summers β All-Star
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π WORKSHOP DETAILS
π Friday, March 14
β° 3:00β5:00 PM (2-hour workshop)
π΅ $18 per person
π₯ Limited to 18 dancers
β Registration closes March 12
β Venmo payment confirms your registration
β‘οΈ Include dancer name(s) in your payment note
π³ Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Britta-Carlson-1
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π WHAT YOUβLL EXPERIENCE
π’ PART 1 | Warm-Up (3:00β3:15 PM)
β’ All-skate warm-up
β’ 3 random partners
β’ 90 seconds per song
β’ Emulates Jack & Jill prelims
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π΅ PART 2 | SPOTLIGHT Format (3:15β4:50 PM)
β’ Dancers perform one couple at a time
β’ You may choose:
o Strictly Swing (pre-selected partner), or
o Jack & Jill (random partner)
β’ Coaches observe and provide immediate feedback
β’ ~5 minutes per couple (dance + coaching)
πΉ Video recording allowed
Note: Some dancers may perform more than once, but each dancer will receive feedback on one Spotlight round to ensure fairness and timing.
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π£ PART 3 | Group Feedback (4:50β5:00 PM)
β’ Common strengths & challenges
β’ Competition tips
β’ At-home drills you can practice
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π½ 5:00β6:00 PM | MEAL BREAK (on your own)
Plenty of nearby options including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, and Del Taco β or bring your own.
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π OPTIONAL EVENTS
π² 6:00β7:00 PM | Mock βAll-Americanβ Jack & Jill β $2
β’ Emcee: Jim Sisneros
β’ Judges: Manny Viarrial, Terra Summers, Rob Swindler
β’ Random partners, 3 songs per couple
β’ All levels, no prelims
β’ π΅ Cash & prizes
β οΈ Separate event. Venmo pre-registration required.
π Separate event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dwtn8y5zs/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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π 7:00β10:30 PM | West Coast Swing Social Dance
β’ $10 general
β’ $5 first-time visitors, Denver/Pueblo commuters, or parent-accompanied minors
β’ FREE if:
o Your birthday is in March π
o You are WSDC Advanced or All-Star
π« No beginner or intermediate lesson this month due to special events.
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π PRIVATE LESSONS (1:00β3:00 PM)
Private lessons available with Manny and/or Terra before the workshop.
π© DM Tim Wilson to schedule or ask questions.
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β QUESTIONS?
Contact Tim Wilson, James Sisneros, or Britta Carlson
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π₯ Only 18 spots available β donβt wait.
Register now and get meaningful feedback that actually moves your dancing forward.
π EVENT FLOW AT A GLANCE
β’ 3:00β5:00 PM β Spotlight Workshop ($18)
β’ 5:00β6:00 PM β Meal break (on your own)
β’ 6:00β7:00 PM β Mock Jack & Jill ($2)
β’ 7:00β10:30 PM β Social Dance ($10 or discounts listed above)
π Code of Conduct & Release of Liability apply to all attendees. Copies are available at sign-in and in the Colorado Springs WCS Facebook group files.
Where is it happening?
1414 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3910, United States, 1414 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920-3910, United States, Air Force AcademyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:












