Kyle Fitzgerald is a professional West Coast Swing dancer from Toronto, Canada, competing worldwide at the All-Star & Champion levels.  He began dancing at age 11, learning ballroom dances such as Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Waltz and Quickstep.
At the 2022 US Open World Swing Dance Championships, Kyle won 1st place in the Rising Star category, and is known for his smooth and clean style. Kyle infuses his passion for teaching and dancing into the many communities that he visits.

Melodie Paletta is the youngest WCS Champion in the world, and a current US Open Champion in the Young Adult Division. Melodie began dancing at the age of 4 in France, focusing on contemporary and jazz styles.  At 13 years old, she discovered West Coast Swing and instantly fell in love with its improvisational and co-creative elements.
Melodie is passionate about imparting her knowledge to students of all levels, making dance approachable and accessible for everyone.

Calgary is extremely privileged to host Kyle & Melodie for an extraordinary weekend of learning, laughing, and embracing West Coast Swing!

SCHEDULE

Saturday June 1
1030 - 11amCheck-in / Registration & Open Practice
11am - 1pmCHARACTERISTICS & MOTION OF WCS
(workshop will start promptly at 11am!)
1 - 230pmLunch Break (1.5 hrs)
230 - 430pmTHE
SHARED CENTER SYSTEM
430 - 730pm

Dinner Break (3 hrs)

730 - 830pmWHIP IT LIKE KYLE!
830pm -
LateO'clock

!!! Social Dance !!!



Sunday June 2
10am - 1230pm
THE TRANSITION FROM
ELASTICITY TO COMPRESSION
and GUIDED PRACTICE
1230 - 330pmWorkshops Finished!
- Private Lessons -
(See below to schedule)



PRIVATE LESSONS

Kyle & Melodie are each available for Private Lessons through the weekend,
and booked on a first-come-first-serve basis.

*** PRIVATE LESSON TIMESLOTS ARE 60% FULL (as of April 29th) ***

Contact us HERE for pricing and schedule.


LOCATION

Location Information

  • : Sunalta Community Hall
  • : 1627-10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 0J7, CA
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REGISTRATION

TicketsPriceQuantity

Regular Pass - Adult

Includes:
Sat & Sun Workshops + Sat Social Dance

$125.00

Regular Pass - Jr.

17 YEARS AND UNDER
Includes:
Sat & Sun Workshops + Sat Social Dance

$75.00

Social Dance Only (PRE-REGISTER TO SAVE $2!)

Saturday June 1st ($20 door price)
Dancing: 8:30pm - REALLY LATE!

$18.00

Door Pricing

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE
- Weekend Pass: $150
- Jr. Weekend Pass: $100
- Saturday Social Only: $20

$0.00
Total: $0.00
$0.00

BILLING INFORMATION

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  • American Express
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EVENT SPONSOR

WCSCalgary is passionate about growing the West Coast Swing scene in a welcoming environment of experienced and newer dancers alike. The club believes that a strong community is made of great people first, and dancers second.

This dynamic group evolves just as West Coast Swing does, while maintaining its foundational values of inclusivity, creativity, encouragement, and all-around fun times with friends.

WCSCalgary is passionate about organizing regular social events and workshops. Their commitment to providing a platform for dancers to connect, express, and learn, contributes to the continued growth of this beautiful dance!


FAQs

1. I'm new to West Coast Swing.  Can I join?
YES! Everyone is welcome, however we strongly recommend that you are comfortable with the basic patterns of West Coast Swing for your benefit and for the benefit of the other students.
If you are brand new to this dance, we advise you to check out www.WCSCalgary.com for local learning opportunities, prior to attending the Workshops.

2. What Should I bring?
Comfortable clothing & clean indoor shoes are all you need!  Water bottle suggested, and a notebook/pen if you are keen to take notes.

3. Drinking Water?
The kitchen is accessible for tap water, and bottled water will be provided throughout the weekend.

4. Cancellation Policy?
As a first option, please attempt to transfer your pass to a peer, so that we maintain registration numbers for event planning purposes. Contact us HERE to confirm who will use your pass.  If transferring is not an option, contact us and we will help find a solution!

5. Parking?
There is a FREE parking lot attached to the the venue, and street parking nearby.  Most street parking in the area is free, but verify with signs in your designated zone.

6. Access by Public Transit?
The Sunalta C-Train station is only steps away, however trains stop running at 1:00am.  Please plan accordingly!

7. Video Recording?
Short content recaps will be done at the end of each workshop, which can be video recorded. These videos are for personal use and not to be distributed or shared via social media. No video recording will be allowed DURING the workshops.

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