West Coast Swing Events UK

20/03/2024

Taster Sessions coming up in April!!!

Free Taster sessions in April across 10 locations, https://forms.gle/f82mNVAXBvGwfbYNA

03/10/2023

Thanks Ned for capturing the energy at Midland Swing Open

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09/05/2023

With the right mindset, you're always winning!

Redefining 'success'

If we place in a comp it can be a time for great celebration, and yet often the feeling can all too quickly fade and be replaced by doubt or seeking the next win 🏆

If we define success as only the trophy or the placement we can all too often feel disappointment and invite in negative self talk, self criticism and feelings of disempowerment if we do not achieve it in the next comp.

We can also watch others place top 3 above us in a comp, and feel pangs of envy, even as we celebrate their achievement.

Envy is not asking others to not achieve, but instead shows our own longing to do the same. It is not an emotion we need to squash down and ignore for fear of being a 'bad person,'.

Envy can teach us a lot about our own needs, hopes and fears when it crops up.

So how can we redefine 'success' to avoid the potential pitfalls of placing, or not placing in comps? 🤔

Growth mindset can help immensely. (See a full article on Growth mindset here: https://westcoastswingwellness.com/2020/02/18/dancers-growth-mindset/)

A first step on this journey is to acknowledge the work we have all put in.

The journeys we have taken and the hard work, determination and consistency that took us to this point.

By acknowledging the journey and hard work we and others have taken, we can truly celebrate and learn from every comp we are in, regardless of where we place. Whilst still noticing our feelings and thought patterns surrounding a compettition. 🤯

What movement have you been practicing that now comes with ease?

Did you hit an accent or flourish in the music that not so long ago you'd not even have heard?

That's success.

Did you enjoy the compettition more than last time?

That's success.

Is there something you learnt from your own or others dancing that you'd like to develop or begin learning/ perfecting?
Fab! You've unlocked a new level of awareness.

Thats success too.

So when you next compete or watch others do so. We invite you to notice your thoughts and feelings surrounding it.

Perhaps harness curiosity and lean in to ask yourself, what does this tell me about my needs and how I can develop and grow?

💖🙌💖

13/02/2023

Early Bird Tickets for Detonation 2023 have sold out, Full price tickets are now available. It's time to get your groove on! Join us for some West Coast Swing playtime.

Register at,
https://westcoastswingeventsuk.com/

27/01/2023

Want to make someone's day today? Register your Leaders spot for and let a Follower move off the waiting list.

If you dance both roles then contact us directly to get a Switch pass for the event.

31/10/2022

Videos from Midland Swing Open 2022 are up on YouTube. Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support this year.

Looking forward to 2023...

20-24 April | Detonation Dance
21-24 September | Midland Swing Open

Meta:Leader: Kyle ReddFollower: Sarah Vann Drake🌟 Event: Midland Swing Open 2022📆 Date: October 1st 2022🗺️ Location: Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor, Unite...

24/08/2022

Last chance to grab the early bird rate for Midland Swing Open 2022... Ticket Prices increase this Sunday, August 28th.

Here's a reminder of the amazing staff we have coming this year!

Our wonderful Teacher/Judge Lineup...
Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
John Lindo & Patty Vo
Paul Warden & Coleen Man
Kevin & Aggie Town
Chris Whitehouse & Naomi Hulbert
Steve & Kate Hall

Our brilliant DJs who will be keeping you up all night long are...
Justin Peterson (Head DJ)
Paul Abbott
Dominika Kifer
Chris Whitehouse
Kevin Town
Steve Hall
plus more...

Bookings can be made at www.westcoastswingeventsuk.com

12/08/2022

Remembering MSO 2021... looking forward to Midland Swing Open 2022 =)

Video Credit - Ned Gould

HIghlight reel for MIdland Swing Open 2021, our first event back after the Covid-19 pandemic.Looking forward to welcoming the wider community back for MSO 20...

19/06/2022

Detonation Dance 2022 videos are posted at the West Coast Swing YouTube channel =)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nhoXNpwOHI&list=PLFpQINKjT9QdWWHZQ4vl4rhxJGb7J4j28

16/02/2022

Hotel link for Detonation 2022 is back in working order.

https://detonationdance.com/hotel/

13/09/2021

If you need a Day 2 test to attend Midland Swing Open 2021 then follow this link, https://qured.com/returning-to-england

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