Welcome!

I’m Maria Ford, and Smoothstyle is my private dance studio. I develop dancers who have a foundation in WCS, teachers, and teaching teams.

Learn with me

To learn with me, browse the menu for private coaching, the WCS Keeners Club, and specialty workshops.

If you are looking for weekly West Coast Swing lessons in Ottawa…

visit Rideau Swing Collective (spearheaded by several of Smoothstyle’s former team members), and Westie Underground.

The popular Ottawa-designed "WCS: the only elements I need" t-shirts are now available for purchase by the public!

Reflections on returning to dance after a 4-year hiatus.

Maria will be in Toronto, ON for a day of West Coast Swing workshops hosted by Swing Bandits on Saturday, July 5, 2025.