West Coast Swing Training w/ Park Dearborn

Name: West Coast Swing Training w/ Park Dearborn
Start: 2025-01-23T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-01-23T14:00:00-08:00
Location: Dance Headquarters SD

Schedule

Thu Jan 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Dance Headquarters SD | San Diego, CA

WCS TRAINING w/ PARKER DEARBORN & MELISSA RUTZ
Warm-up 12:00pm
Swing Training 12:30pm - 2pm
PRIVATE LESSONS
Ready to level up your dance skills? Private lessons are the way to go!
Melissa Rutz
Text: 415-944-0404
Email: [email protected]
Parker Dearborn
Text: 415-994-6698
Email: [email protected]
Parker Dearborn is a world-renowned professional dancer and instructor with a passion for partner dances. With an impressive 30-year journey in the world of dance, Parker's expertise spans various styles, including West Coast Swing, Ballroom, Latin, and Country. Hailing from San Diego, California, Parker embarked on his professional dance career at the young age of 17.
Throughout his illustrious career, Parker has made significant contributions to the dance community. As a competitor, choreographer, judge, event director, and teacher, he has left an indelible mark on the global dance scene. His dedication and commitment to his craft have taken him across the world, sharing his love for dance through workshops and performances.
Parker's remarkable talent, distinctive style, and captivating showmanship have garnered him numerous accolades in the realm of West Coast Swing. He proudly holds the titles of three-time US Open Swing Dance Champion and two-time Grand National Swing Dance Champion, among others. His exceptional skills have also led him to showcase his abilities in various artistic endeavors. He graced the stage in the off-Broadway production of Swango and made appearances in the Hollywood movie, Love and Dancing. Moreover, Parker showcased his creativity and innovation as a choreographer for the popular television series, So You Think You Can Dance.
Driven by a genuine belief in the transformative power of dance,
Parker Dearborn has devoted his entire life to this art form. His unwavering conviction that dance can inspire joy and bring about positive change in people's lives fuels his passion and motivates him to continue sharing his talent and knowledge with dancers and enthusiasts worldwide. Parker's unwavering commitment to the art of dance has made him an influential figure in the industry, leaving a lasting legacy of inspiration and excellence.
Melissa Rutz is a highly accomplished and versatile dancer with a lifelong passion for the art form. She commenced her dance journey at the tender age of four, training at Star Dance Studio in San Francisco. Melissa's diverse background includes extensive training in classical ballet, ballroom, and theater arts, providing her with a well-rounded foundation for her dance career.
As an esteemed professional in the field, Melissa's expertise extends to various aspects of dance. She is actively involved in teaching, competing, judging, choreographing, and performing on a global scale. Her talent and dedication have earned her a prominent position among the world's top west coast swing dancers.
Melissa's outstanding achievements in the realm of West Coast Swing are a testament to her skill and passion. She has achieved remarkable success in numerous champion level competitions, triumphing in categories such as Showcase, Classic, Strictly Swing, Team, and Jack & Jill's. Her dance versatility, coupled with her soulful musicality and expressiveness, sets her apart as a true artist on the dance floor.
Melissa's reputation as a world-class dancer and instructor continues to soar as she captivates audiences and inspires fellow dancers worldwide. Her commitment to excellence, coupled with her innate ability to convey emotion through movement, has made her an influential figure in the dance community.
Driven by her love for dance and a relentless pursuit of artistic growth, Melissa Rutz continues to push boundaries and explore new horizons within the world of dance. Her passion for sharing her knowledge and expertise with others fuels her teaching endeavors, as she seeks to inspire and empower dancers of all levels. Melissa's impact on the dance world is marked by her unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and the enduring legacy she leaves through her remarkable performances and contributions to the art form.