*If you pre-pay, please understand that this is to avoid delays and provide a discount, not create additional complications.  Please print & bring your receipt.  Refunds are generally NOT  given and are only provided in extenuating circumstances determined by the Instructor.

If you do not pre-pay, please understand that we will only accept "at the door" rates on the day of the event.

Pre-Register 
before
Sun, June 7

For Beginners

Hustle Beginner Crash Course
Level: Basic/Beginner I

This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of Hustle and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement.  No yank-pull - just pure flowing movement.  It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same day.

Dress: Jeans are fine, Sexy is better, bring a couple of pairs of shoes (in case one pair is uncomfortable).
 

West Coast Swing Beginner Crash Course
Level: Basic/Beginner I

This is a basic class introducing the fundamentals of West Coast Swing and some of the basic patterns and theory of movement.  We will introduce both the 6-count and 8-count basic patterns.  It is perfect for the "day one" beginner and designed to have you dancing the very same night.

Dress: Jeans are fine, Sexy is better, bring a couple of pairs of shoes (in case one pair is uncomfortable).

Intermediates w Steve Neeren

Hustle with Attitude
Level: Intermediate
Guest Instructor: Steve Neeren

Hustle was always designed to be a flashy and dynamic dance....but what good is that if you don't have the "attitude".  Hustle was born in the night clubs of New York and other metropolitan cities.  It's time to add enough attitude so everyone knows that you mean business on the dance floor.

* Requirements:  You must have a working knowledge of Hustle and understand names and counts of the basic steps.  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

West Coast Swing - Moves that Groove
Level: Intermediate
Guest Instructor: Steve Neeren

West Coast Swing has great range of style.  One moment can be funky, the next can be groovy.  Groovy West Coast Swing allows the leader to create structure while the follower embellishes.  It's the groovy side of WCSwing that makes people fall in love with late night dancing. 

* Requirements: You must know your WCS basics and be able to sustain a social dance.  Review your basics here.  Entry is subject to the discretion of the instructor.  Please review Dance Etiquette Tip #8.

The Party (for Everyone)

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Erik's Birthday Bash!!
Hustle & WCSwing Party

It's time to party!!  All bets are off, all rules forgotten.  Although the music will be primarily Hustle & West Coast Swing (which encompasses almost everything), we will getting down to any type of music you like (provided it still feels like a party).  Your job is to out-party Steve, Anna or me (the birthday-boy).

Food and Beverage:  Water and light refreshments will be available at no cost.  Feel free to bring anything you'd like to eat or share.

Dance Only:
$5 cash
at the door.  

Dance Only:
$5 cash
at the door.  

Erik Novoa has been dancing for 20 years, starting with ballet and continuing through jazz, modern dance, musical theatre, tap and, finally in 1998, west coast swing. In the years following, he soared through the rankings and has been a top-10 finalist in the US Open three times.  Two year after starting West Coast Swing, he also won the national championships for Hustle.  He is currently one of the major torches of both dances in the Northeast and in 2006 received the "Best of the Gold Coast" award for Best Way to Get in Step.  Erik has an inspiring dance style and an infamous teaching ability which you won't want to miss.

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Anna Brady combines the discipline of classical ballet with the creativity of partner dancing.  She trained and performed in both classical and modern styles and also competed in ballroom/latin dance while at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Anna has recently performed with Erik Novoa in contemporary ballet pieces "Ordinary Day" (Choreographed by Erik & Anna) and "The Player" (Choreographed by Anna).  She is known throughout the northeast for her "Spins, Turns & Technique" classes for partner dancing.

Steve Neeren is a 3-time NASDE award winner who has competed on the National West Coast Swing circuit for 13 plus years.  Some of the partners he has won with are Deborah Szekely, Mary Ann Nunez and Lacy Schwimmer.   Steve has been judging and DJing at alot of the largest West Coast Swing competitions  including Liberty Swing, Dallas Dance, Mad Jam, Swing Fling, etc.  For the past several years he has taught in England and this November he'll be DJ'ing a new event there called "The Swingvitational."   Hustle events this year he's worked are "Hooray For Hollywood", Mad Jam & Disco America.