Partner Dance Etiquette
By request, these are Smoothstyle’s top tips for how to behave when dancing…
WCS Keeners Club 2026 reboot
WCS Keeners Club relaunches in 2026 with new attendance criteria, location, and dates.
WCS: the only elements I need t-shirts
The popular Ottawa-designed “WCS: the only elements I need” t-shirts are now available for purchase by the public!
West Coast Swing workshops with Maria in Toronto, ON – July 5, 2025
Maria will be in Toronto, ON for a day of West Coast Swing workshops hosted by Swing Bandits on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Competition Preparation for Novice & Newcomer Dancers
Join Maria for an honest and practical session on preparing to compete in West Coast Swing Jack & Jill divisions. Whether it’s your first time on the West Coast Swing competition floor or you’ve been “stuck” in Novice for a while, this focused session will help you feel more mentally and strategically prepared, with information that
West Coast Swing workshops with Maria in Burlington, ON — April 5, 2026
Maria will be in Burlington, ON for a weekend of workshops and dancing.
Road Tripping: a Formative Part of the West Coast Swing Journey
Road-trips to other West Coast Swing communities were an important part of my WCS upbringing — these are the benefits…
Why is Musicality Such a Big Deal in West Coast Swing?
Learn what’s special about West Coast Swing that makes “musicality” a Holy Grail in the dance.