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.
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 hosted by Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing on Saturday, April 5, 2025
West Coast Swing Featured in NY Times
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?
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
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
Join Maria in Waterloo, Ontario for West Coast Swing workshops and dancing.
West Coast Swing Keeners Club is Back!
It's back in Ottawa! WCS Keeners Club -- the deep-dive learning event for WCS dance nerds.
My (Dance) Community is Broken
On the Law of Attraction, being the change, and faking it until you make it.
Riding the Wave
Having a picture of where we’re headed is the first step to getting there. Ironically, the second step is letting go of the goal.
What to Expect from a Group Dance Class at Smoothstyle
Here's what you can expect from a group dance class with Smoothstyle:
How To Develop Style & Musicality in West Coast Swing
Everyone wants to LOOK GREAT and EXPRESS MUSICALITY when they dance.
Maria’s Sample Weekly Workout
Maria shares two sample weeks from her workout schedule. These are at-home workouts that require little to no equipment.