Seattle West Coast Swing workshops with All-Stars Leilani Nakagawa, Joy Davina, and DJ Rebecca

Join us on SSDC Sunday May 3, 2026 for a full day of WCS: - WCS workshops with All-Stars Leilani Nakagawa and Joy Davina visiting from Portland, OR - [Sold out] Private Lessons with Leilani or Joy, Sunday before workshops - ask Leeza Kadochnikova on Facebook Messenger for availability, or email [email protected] - Come early for Westie University, Session 2. Judging track: Scorekeeping with Kate Garboden Teaching track: Lesson Structure with Katie Schneider Pre-register at https://www.westieuniversity.com/ - Chill at Open Practice (2h before workshops start, free for members) - FREE one-hour newcomer West Coast Swing class with Miles Van de Wetering : invite your friends & family to start or learn the opposite role if you know WCS basics - Intermediate+ Strictly Swing competition - see detail at https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules - Three hours of social dancing with DJ Rebecca Savoca Check the most current event details on our website: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/ssdc-sundays/2026/05/seattle-west-coast-swing-leilani-joy-dj-rebecca ----- ABOUT OUR GUESTS: Leilani Nakagawa (She/Her) and Joy Davina (She/Her) Leilani first discovered her love of West Coast Swing in 2009, and that passion has grown into a dynamic career as an All-Star level dancer and teacher. Known for her thoughtful and engaging approach, Leilani is dedicated to helping dancers understand the “why and how” behind the movements they learn, empowering them to build both skill and confidence. Continually inspired by the artistry that West Coast Swing makes possible, she is driven by a mission to share the joy, creativity, and connection of this dance with as many people as she can. Joy Davina loves WCS and is thrilled to create programs and workshops with Leilani Nakagawa. She teaches beginner to advanced classes weekly at Uptown Dance Studio (Tigard, OR). On the circuit she competes at the all star level and has performed in both classic and showcase rising start routines. She continues to study and improve her craft and never tires of endless possibilities in dance. She is truly excited to be here and share with you. Video of Leilani Dancing: [Chris On & Leilani Nakagawa - All-Stars/Champions Strictly Finals - Rose City Swing 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sESpXngljec&t=27s) ----- Tentative SCHEDULE: 12:30 pm Westie University, Session 2: Scorekeeping with Kate Garboden (Judge’s track) and Lesson Structure with Katie Schneider (Teacher’s track). Pre-register here. 2:00 pm Open Floor Practice and Private Lesson Time. Private Lessons with Leilani or Joy, Sunday before workshops - ask Leeza Kadochnikova on Facebook Messenger for availability, or email [email protected] 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 Leilani and Joy : "Ride the Momentum: Social Leverage and Rides" 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 Leilani and Joy : "Plot Twists in Motion: Surprising Spins" Prerequisite: Know basic patterns (Push, Pass, Tuck, Whip). 5:30 pm FREE 1 Hour Beginner Lesson with Miles Van de Wetering (upstairs) 6:00 pm Social dance starts, with DJ Rebecca 6:30 pm Competition Registration Ends 7:00 pm Intermediate+ Strictly Swing Competition Starts (Prelims) check competition rules for detail: https://seattleswingdanceclub.com/competitions#2026-competition-rules 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 Dance only $10 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance) $5 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance) FREE Open Practice Guests $35 Two 1-hour workshops and dance $25 One 1-hour workshops and dance $15 Dance only $15 Competition entry (add-on, separate from dance) $10 First-Time competitor entry (add-on, separate from dance) $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/30E0B4FA4AD28A6FD0-63197607-ssdc#/ $15 off your entire cart for both Members and Guests, includes social dance