WCS: the only elements I need
11/8/25 8:04 PMdate:The popular Ottawa-designed "WCS: the only elements I need" t-shirts are now available for purchase by the public!
Protected: WCS Keeners Club: 2026 Season Announcements
10/28/25 1:09 PMdate:There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Am I “Back”?
09/4/25 9:41 PMdate:Reflections on returning to dance after a 4-year hiatus.
West Coast Swing workshops with Maria in Toronto, ON – July 5, 2025
05/9/25 6:48 PMdate:Maria will be in Toronto, ON for a day of West Coast Swing workshops hosted by Swing Bandits on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
West Coast Swing workshops with Maria in Charlottetown, PEI — July 20-21, 2025
05/4/25 8:19 PMdate:Maria will be in Burlington, ON for a weekend of workshops and dancing hosted by Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Competition Preparation for Novice & Newcomer Dancers
03/17/25 10:33 AMdate:Join Maria for an honest and practical session on preparing to compete in West Coast Swing Jack & Jill divisions.
West Coast Swing workshops with Maria in Burlington, ON — April 5, 2026
12/24/24 11:44 AMdate:Maria will be in Burlington, ON for a weekend of workshops and dancing hosted by Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing on Saturday, April 5, 2025
West Coast Swing Featured in NY Times
12/24/24 11:38 AMdate:On December 23, 2024, the NY Times published an article about West Coast Swing—it’s well done! Use our Gift Article link to read it free and without a subscription.
Why is Musicality Such a Big Deal in West Coast Swing?
09/2/24 7:30 AMdate:Learn what's special about West Coast Swing that makes "musicality" a Holy Grail in the dance.
Road Tripping: a Formative Part of the West Coast Swing Journey
08/24/24 2:44 PMdate:Road-trips to other West Coast Swing communities were an important part of my WCS upbringing -- these are the benefits...
Workshops & Critique Session with Maria Ford in Waterloo, ON – September 27& 28, 2024
07/24/24 3:30 PMdate:Join Maria in Waterloo, Ontario for West Coast Swing workshops and dancing.
West Coast Swing Keeners Club is Back!
04/8/24 5:40 PMdate:It's back in Ottawa! WCS Keeners Club -- the deep-dive learning event for WCS dance nerds.