Seattle West Coast Swing Workshops and Dance with All-Star Marie-Pascal Cote, Westie U, Competitions

Join us on SSDC Sunday June 21, 2026 for: - WCS workshops with All-Star Marie-Pascale Cote - Come early for Westie University, Session 3. Pre-register at https://www.westieuniversity.com/ - Chill out at Open Practice (2h before workshops start, free for members) - FREE one-hour newcomer West Coast Swing class with Wren Newman and Scot McKay: invite your friends & family to start or learn the opposite role if you know WCS basics - Novice and Intermediate Mix and Match Competitions with DJ Hottia (Katia Rar). Check competition rules for detail: https://seattleswingdanceclub.squarespace.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules - Social dancing with DJ MCBeaucoup (Marie) Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/06/seattle-west-coast-swing-marie-pascale-cote ----- ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Marie-Pascale Cote (She/Her) Marie-Pascale is a beloved Seattle dancer, teacher and coach notable for her unique artistry. She brings a wealth of knowledge about movement and a rich solo dance background to her West Coast Swing. She is competing in the WCS All-Star circuit all around the world and became a Rising Star Routine Finalist at The Open 2024 with Sean Rice. Marie’s students value her incredibly kind and encouraging approach to coaching, and eagerly await her next workshop. Her DJ sets are an excellent way to discover new and interesting music. Videos of Marie Dancing : - Chris On & Marie-Pascale Cote - 1st place All-Stars Jack&Jill Finals - Rose City Swing 2026 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hplsvNjiE] - Sean Rice and Marie-Pascale Cote - Rising Star Finalist - The Open 2024 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyA7MnChgi8] ----- Tentative SCHEDULE: 12:30 pm Westie University, Session 3. Pre-register at https://www.westieuniversity.com/ 2:00 pm Open Floor Practice- practice solo or bring a partner. Need a space to teach a private lesson? - feel free to use the space, no floor fee. Try our Facebook Practice Club group to look for partners! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493145055389509 3:30 pm Register, warm up, and volunteer to set up 4:00 pm Intermediate WCS Workshop with Marie : “Utilizing Pitch, Distance, Rotation within your Basics” How to adapt your body position and angles to create different movement possibilities within your West Coast Swing basics. Explore how changes in pitch, distance, and rotation can influence connection, communication, and creativity, allowing you to add variety and expression. Prerequisite: No WSDC points required to attend. Make sure you are comfortable with all basic patterns and a few variations (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip). 5:00 pm All Levels WCS Workshop with Marie : “Unlocking Your Musicality” Learn how to identify and respond to different elements of the music while finding movement that feels authentic, creative, and true to your personal style. Prerequisite: Know basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip). 5:30 pm FREE 1 Hour Beginner Lesson (upstairs) with Wren Newman and Scot McKay 6:00 pm Social dance starts, with DJ MCBeaucoup (Marie) 6:00 pm Competition Registration Starts 6:30 pm Competition Registration Ends 7:00 pm Novice and Intermediate MnM Competitions Start (Prelims). Check competition rules for detail: https://seattleswingdanceclub.squarespace.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules Your competition DJ is DJ Hottia (Katia Rar) 9:00 pm Social dance ends & volunteer to clean up ----- PRICING Dance admission included with purchase of 1 or more workshop! We also honor affiliated swing club memberships. Only credit card (including apple/google pay) accepted on-site. Members $30 Two 1-hour workshops and dance $20 One 1-hour workshops and dance $10 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance) $5 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance) $10 Dance only FREE Open Practice Guests $35 Two 1-hour workshops and dance $25 One 1-hour workshops and dance $15 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance) $10 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance) $15 Dance only $5 Open Practice Qualifying WSDC All Stars and recent SSDC staff get free dance admission. Please check in at front desk. ----- VOLUNTEER Discounts: Your support of the 100% volunteer-run club for just an hour gets you a workshop discount and the dance for FREE! Thank you for your time and effort for our 501(c)(3) organization. Sign up here to earn discounts: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4FA4AD28A6FD0-63197581-ssdc#/ $15 off your entire cart for both Members and Guests, includes social dance