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W/C Swing Boogie Tuesdays MARCH Happenings
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About this Event

It's MAD JAM MARCH and we are ready to party! MAD Jam was absent in 2025 but it's back! This is the largest WC Swing event in the world and it's right her in the DMV! We have great Tuesday events planned at the Boogie in support of MAD JAM and you need to plan to attend it all! Mad Jam website https://www.atlanticdancejam.com/ FB Event Page https://www.facebook.com/share/1F8nfEsx3y/ FB Group Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1999362240280028 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! March 31st - Special WSDC Intermediate to Advanced Leveled Cross Training Workshop "Zouk Movement for Westies" w/ALEX MARADEY. (See details below) ************************************************************ WCSwing TUESDAYS @ the Boogie in Bethesda CLASS STRUCTURE GUIDELINES: *LEVEL-1 WCS Monthly Progressive Series "Essentials Basics" (Intro to 6 beat basic structures, and techniques of WCS. Left side pass and under, right side pass and under, push, starter step) Plus, general concepts and techniques of partner dancing) (*no pre-requisite required, open to all levels) NOTE: "New WCS" Level-1 Drop-ins can only enter class during weeks 1 & 2. Experienced Level 1 Dancers are welcome at any time. Level-1 WCS Progressive Series "Essential Basics" runs 3/3/2026 to 3/24/2026: (4 weeks this month. NOTE: There will "NO" L-1 Classes on 3/31/26) *NEW SPECIAL FOR 1st Time "New Beginners" $40 monthly 4 week series available for purchase! *LEVEL-2 WCS Weekly Drop-In classes "Beyond Basics" - 6 beat foundational movement variations, intro to 8 beat movement structures, next level Lead/Follow and connection technique for better dancing. (*Pre-requisite - Have developed and can execute everyday WCS Basic movements. i.e., Starter Step, Left Side Pass, Left Side Under, Right Side Pass to open/closed position, Right Side Under, and Push) *LEVEL-3 WCS Weekly Drop-In classes "Diverse Expressions" - Next level movement, timing variations, and technique development (*Pre-requisite - Have developed and can execute everyday WCS Basic movements and variations. i.e., Starter Step, Left Side Pass, Left Side Under, Right Side Pass to open/closed position, Right Side Under, Push, and Standard Whip. Additionally, some incorporated basic variations of these movements, including basic rotational movement. NOTE: These current guidelines are not" associated with or guided by the WSDC guidelines for competitive dancing and are subject to updates. ( https://www.worldsdc.com/ ) ******************************************** ******************************************** ADMISSION STILL ONLY $15! We are adding something special for 1st Time "New Beginners" $40 monthly 4 week series available for purchase! $15 from 730pm to close. $10 for H.S. & Full-time Undergrad Students with ID NOTE: PAYMENT OPTIONS *Cash *Checks payable to > DEEP LLC *Paypal *Venmo *Apple Pay *Credit Cards **************************************** *MARCH Instructor and DJ Schedule (Listed instructor dance levels are based on accumulated World Swing Dance Council competitive points, and are only a partial reflection of the instructor's depth of skills and knowledge.) **************************************** WEEK 1 - MARCH 3rd, 2026 "Un-Official MAD JAM Kick Off Party" featuring International WCS Stars KYLE FITZGERALD & MELODIE PALETTA! 730pm (Solarium Room) L-1 WCS BASICS "Progressive Series" (Monthly series runs 3/3/2026 to 3/24/2026: (4 weeks this month. NOTE: There will "NO" L-1 Classes on 3/31/26) w/Kiona Leah (wcs intermediate) 730pm (Main Ballroom) L-2 WCS Drop-In Class w/Jeselle Clark & Anthony Audin (wcs advance & all-star) 815pm (Solarium Room) L-1&2 Drop-In Supervised Drills & Practice Class w/Anthony Audin & Jeselle Clark (wcs all-star & advance) 815pm (Main Ballroom) L 3/4 WCS Drop-In Class: International WCS Stars KYLE FITZGERALD & MELODIE PALETTA! 9pm to 1130pm WCS DANCE PARTY! Mainline w/DJ Mojo (Ken Roesel) Power Hour w/DJ Ent (Stef Stratakis) 10:15 Break >>> $100 Winner Takes All, No Pros, Semi Open, Luck of the Draw, WCSwing Jack & Jill Contest WEEK 2 - MARCH 10th, 2026 "Post MAD Jam Swungover Recovery Party!" featuring Open Champion STEVE WILDER 730pm (Solarium Room) L-1 WCS BASICS Progressive Series w/Kiona Leah (wcs Int) (Monthly series runs 3/3/2026 to 3/24/2026: (4 weeks this month. NOTE: There will "NO" L-1 Classes on 3/31/26) 730pm (Main Ballroom) L-2 WCS Drop-in w/Jeff Bragg & Rebecca Menon (wcs advanced) 815pm (Solarium Room) L-1&2 Drop-In Supervised Drills & Practice Class w/Jeff Bragg & Rebecca Menon (wcs advanced) 815pm (Main Ballroom) L-3 WCS Drop-in class. w/Open WCS Champion STEVE WILDER w/Jeselle Clark (wcs all-star & advance) 9pm to 1130pm WCS DANCE SOCIAL Mainline w/DJ Turnip (Jeff Bragg) Power Hour w/DJ LOJYK (James Kong) WEEK 3 - MARCH 17th, 2026 730pm (Solarium Room) L-1 WCS BASICS Progressive Series w/Jeselle Clark (wcs advance) 730pm (Main Ballroom) L-2 WCS Drop-In Class Ken Roesel (wcs champions) 815pm (Solarium Room) L-1&2 Drop-In Supervised Drills & Practice Class w/Ken Roesel (wcs champions) 815pm (Main Ballroom) L 3/4 WCS Drop-In Class w/MARA FLORES & BRANDON JULIAN (wcs all-star & advance) 9pm to 1130pm WCS DANCE SOCIAL Mainline w/DJ Night Owl (Ian Stalker) Power Hour w/DJ Captain Krisp (Kristine Sandt) WEEK 4 - MARCH 24th, 2026 730pm (Solarium Room) L-1 WCS BASICS Progressive Series w/Kiona Leah (wcs intermediate) 730pm (Main Ballroom) L-2 WCS Drop-In Class w/Mara Flores & Brandon Julian (wcs all-star & advance) 815pm (Solarium Room) L-1&2 Drop-In Supervised Drills & Practice Class w/Mara Flores & Brandon Julian (wcs all-star & advance) 815pm (Main Ballroom) L 3/4 WCS Drop-In Class w/GEOFF NEWELL & JESELLE CLARK (wcs advance) 9pm to 1130pm WCS DANCE SOCIAL Mainline w/DJ Nightshade (Geoff Newell) Power Hour w/DJ Bodega (David Garwin) WEEK 5 - MARCH 31st, 2026 NOTE: 730pm (Solarium Room) L-1 WCS BASICS (NO CLASS THIS WEEK) and 815pm (Solarium Room) L-1&2 Drop-In Supervised Drills & Practice Class ( NO SUPERVISED PRACTICE THIS WEEK) $15pp (Workshops and Dance) 730pm (Main Ballroom) L-2 WCS Drop-In Class w/Jeff Bragg & Rebecca Menon (wcs advanced) 815pm (Main Ballroom) L 3/4 WCS Drop-In Class w/WCS Diva ERICA SMITH w/Brianna Miller-Carney (wsc champions & all-star) SPECIAL WORKSHOP! $20pp (includes dance) Pre-registration required **730pm to 9pm (Solarium Room) : Special WSDC Intermediate to Advanced Leveled Cross Training Workshop "Zouk Movement for Westies" w/ALEX MARADEY Develop the flow and movement of one of the most influential crossover dance forms in WC Swing today. Brazilian Zouk! 8 Leaders and 8 Followers only. All attendees must be an Intermediate or higher WSDC (World Swing Dance Council) competition qualified dancer to register. https://www.worldsdc.com/registry-points/ You say don't have WSDC qualifying points because you don't compete but you want to attend? Audition qualifying will be available. Questions and Information? Contact for more info>>> Registration: Ken Roesel 703-282-4187 Text Class Content Question: Alex Maradey FB/DM https://www.facebook.com/amaradey 9pm to 1130pm WCS DANCE SOCIAL Mainline w/DJ Glitter (Helene Horowitz) Power Hour w/DJ Turnip (Jeff Bragg) ****************************************** LOCATION 5500 Sonoma Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817 We are approximately 1 mile off Exit 36 of the 495 Beltway, heading towards Bethesda on Old Georgetown Road. We are located at the corner of Old Georgetown Road and Sonoma Road. (Directly across the street from NIH.) ****************************************** QUESTIONS? CONTACT INFO: Ken Roesel *Facebook Messenger to Boogie Bethesda https://www.facebook.com/boogie.bethesda/ *Email - [email protected] *Text (703)282-4187 ****************************************

Dance Styles

West Coast Swing (100%)

Pricing

High school & full-time undergraduate students with ID:$10.00
General admission:$15.00
Special workshop (includes dance):$20.00
First-time new beginners 4-week series:$40.00

Organizer

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Boogie Bethesda