West Coast Swing Professional Master Dancers and Fantastic Instructors Eric Nava and Rachel Mercedes coming to Madison November 16, 2024!

Madison West Coast Swing Club is excited to have Eric Nava and Rachel Mercedes teaching for us for the first time. They will teach 2 afternoon lessons (1.25 hours each) on Saturday as well as the lesson prior to the MWCSC Monthly social dance. These lessons are geared towards those with West Coast Swing experience; for example, being able to lead or follow basic patterns such as sugar push, left side pass, right side pass, whip, as well as the ability to anchor and stretch.  This workshop is not intended for people new to West Coast Swing.

Instructor: Eric Nava and Rachel Mercedes

Dates: November 16, 2024

Location: Madison Youth Arts Center (MYArts) 1055 E. Mifflin Street (map — please note building outline is not shown on Google Maps due to it being so new!). 

Schedule

Saturday, November 16

2:45pm – Check-in opens (please arrive early!)

3:00-4:15pm – Lesson 1

4:30-5:45pm – Lesson 2

7-8pm – Pre-Social Dance Lesson (not included in individual lesson prices)

8:00-10:30pm – Social Dance

Registration & Pricing

You can sign up & pay at the bottom of this page or pay with cash/check upon arrival or at a club event prior to the event weekend.  Registration is limited to 24 attendees, so don’t delay! (Attendance limit does not apply to the Pre-Social Dance Lesson and subsequent Social Dance.) The afternoon lessons are available to members only, if you would like to join our membership, please sign up here.

Pricing:

• Individual Lesson: $20, plus applicable fees.
• Full Pass (Lesson 1 and 2 and entry to the Monthly Dance): $50, plus applicable fees.

If you are interested in a Saturday Evening Pass only (7pm class plus social dance), please visit the monthly dance page instead.

Eric Nava:

Eric is a Chicagoland native whom started teaching dance in 2012, but has been dancing since his mom taught him his first steps at the young age of… in the womb. He is a fun and enthusiastic dance instructor who is always excited to teach and inspire students of all ages and levels. His urban teaching style will make class entertainingly but educational.

Eric is proficient in Country dancing, American Ballroom, Latin dancing, Hustle, and West Coast Swing. He is the 2018 UCWDC Division 1 World Champion and currently competes at the Professional Masters level. Eric has been on the teaching staff at many dance events throughout the country and continues to train in all styles to bring current knowledge to his classes.

Rachel Mercedes:

Rachel began her ballroom career at the age of 7. Rachel has been teaching for over 15 years at Diamond Dancesport and specializes in Pro/Am students in both ballroom and country dancing. She is the 2019 UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council) Open Division 1 World Champion and currently competes in the Masters Division.

Building & Parking Information

• The street entrance to MYArts is on the corner of E. Mifflin Street and N. Ingersoll Street.
• Daytime classes will be in Room 4C and the Saturday evening portions will be in 4D. A club volunteer will be stationed at the front desk in the lobby to check-in and direct dancers.
• On-street parking is free, but please check signage for time limitations.
• There is a parking garage in the building that has an hourly fee and has interior access to MYArts. Access the garage from N. Ingersoll Street.
• NOTE: Some evenings, particularly in the summer, there are large events (sports and festivals) happening at Breese Stevens Field next to MYArts. Street parking may be difficult, and most parking lots in the area incur higher special-event parking fees.  However, the parking garage attached to MYArts does not offer event parking and is still open to MYArts event attendees. There will likely be an attendant at the parking lot entrance turning away Breese Stevens event-goers, but if you tell them you are going to an event in MYArts, they will let you park there.

Volunteering

Volunteering to help check in dancers or to help with clean up at the end of the event is always appreciated! Contact info@mwcsc.org for more information or to volunteer! Volunteers receive Swing Bucks to use as discounts at future dances.

Refund/Cancellation Policy

All registrants must agree to our event liability waiver when purchasing a ticket online.  Cancellation/refund information can be found on our website https://mwcsc.org/about/policies/refund-policy/

Register Here!