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
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🔥 March 14 • SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP 🔥with Manny Viarrial & Terra Summers
🎯 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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🕺💃 WHO IT’S FOR
Perfect for dancers who:
• Want personalized feedback from professional coaches
• Are considering competing at 5280, Colorado Classic, or Swingtime Denver
• Want to improve confidence, clarity, and performance in West Coast Swing
No competition experience required.
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⭐ YOUR COACHES
• Manny Viarrial — Champion
• Terra Summers — All-Star
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📍 WORKSHOP DETAILS
🗓 Friday, March 14
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM (2-hour workshop)
💵 $18 per person
👥 Limited to 18 dancers
⛔ Registration closes March 12
✅ Venmo payment confirms your registration
➡️ Include dancer name(s) in your payment note
💳 Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/Britta-Carlson-1
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🔍 WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
🟢 PART 1 | Warm-Up (3:00–3:15 PM)
• All-skate warm-up
• 3 random partners
• 90 seconds per song
• Emulates Jack & Jill prelims
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🔵 PART 2 | SPOTLIGHT Format (3:15–4:50 PM)
• Dancers perform one couple at a time
• You may choose:
o Strictly Swing (pre-selected partner), or
o Jack & Jill (random partner)
• Coaches observe and provide immediate feedback
• ~5 minutes per couple (dance + coaching)
📹 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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🟣 PART 3 | Group Feedback (4:50–5:00 PM)
• Common strengths & challenges
• Competition tips
• At-home drills you can practice
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🍽 5:00–6:00 PM | MEAL BREAK (on your own)
Plenty of nearby options including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, and Del Taco — or bring your own.
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🎉 OPTIONAL EVENTS
🎲 6:00–7:00 PM | Mock “All-American” Jack & Jill — $2
• Emcee: Jim Sisneros
• Judges: Manny Viarrial, Terra Summers, Rob Swindler
• Random partners, 3 songs per couple
• All levels, no prelims
• 💵 Cash & prizes
⚠️ Separate event. Venmo pre-registration required.
📌 Separate event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dwtn8y5zs/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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💃 7:00–10:30 PM | West Coast Swing Social Dance
• $10 general
• $5 first-time visitors, Denver/Pueblo commuters, or parent-accompanied minors
• FREE if:
o Your birthday is in March 🎂
o You are WSDC Advanced or All-Star
🚫 No beginner or intermediate lesson this month due to special events.
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🎓 PRIVATE LESSONS (1:00–3:00 PM)
Private lessons available with Manny and/or Terra before the workshop.
📩 DM Tim Wilson to schedule or ask questions.
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❓ QUESTIONS?
Contact Tim Wilson, James Sisneros, or Britta Carlson
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🔥 Only 18 spots available — don’t wait.
Register now and get meaningful feedback that actually moves your dancing forward.
🗓 EVENT FLOW AT A GLANCE
• 3:00–5:00 PM — Spotlight Workshop ($18)
• 5:00–6:00 PM — Meal break (on your own)
• 6:00–7:00 PM — Mock Jack & Jill ($2)
• 7:00–10:30 PM — Social Dance ($10 or discounts listed above)
📜 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.
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