Intensives

Learn from the best!

We have an amazing variety of workshops and intensives. Something for everyone!

Convention "KICK OFF":
WORKSHOP w/ TBA
+ "Just for Fun" J&J"

Thursday July 4 @ 7:00pm
Paradise Ballroom

Kick off your P4J event weekend with a workshop, social dancing and a “Just for Fun” J&J contest.

Masters: Join Host Sharon Valk at the Masters’ Meet & Greet @6pm at the Manor House.

Thursday Night Kick-Off activities are included for
full week­end passholders.

For our Thursday evening guests without a weekend pass, we have a la carte pricing:

Dance & Workshop for GPSDC Members = $10
Dance & Workshop for Non-Members = $15
Dance Only for GPSDC Members = $7
Dance Only for Non-Members = $10

ROBERT ROYSTON
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - TOPIC TBA

Friday July 5 – 12:00pm – 2pm

Arizona Ballroom

Fee: $50 by June 15
$60 after June 15

Benji Schwimmer

Benji Schwimmer
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - The Finishing Touches

Friday July 5 – 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Arizona Ballroom

Fee: $50 by June 15
$60 after June 15

"NEWCOMER/NOVICE INTENSIVE" with
Jesse lopez & Ariel peck

Body Language Curriculum and the Phoenix 4th of July present a specialty 3 hour intensive for newcomer and novice dancers looking to advance their conversations in swing.
This powerful education roadmap takes dancers through the stages of language learning and helps define clear steps to develop one’s dance ability.
Dancers will:
– build a stronger foundation of Individual Body Mechanics for West Coast Swing
– practice physical communication skills
– learn the secrets of social dance success

With an environment focused on teamwork, progress, and a fun social experience, these classes are perfect for making new friends and learning new skills! Come join Jesse Lopez and Ariel Peck on this awesome exploration through the Kinetic Body Language of West Coast Swing.

Friday July 5

Part 1 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Practice/Dinner Break – 4:30pm -6:00pm
Part 2 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Fee: $10

Finish the 3 hour workshop and you will be given a pass for that night, to watch the competitions and dance!

HUGO MIGUEZ & STACY KAY
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - TOPIC TBA

Saturday July 6

11:00am-1:00pm

Arizona Ballroom

Fee: $50 by June 15
$60 after June 15

Gary Mcintyre & susan kirklin
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - styling & footwork under pressure

Sunday Morning July 2
9:30am-11:30pm

Arizona Ballroom

$50 by June 15
$60 after June 15

COUNTRY BOOT CAMP

7 COUNTRY DANCE WORKSHOPS, SWING COMPETITION & EVENING DANCE PARTY – Arizona Ballroom

  • Saturday July 6th- Afternoon + Evening
  • Country Workshops start @ 1:00pm.
  • Country Swing Strictly Competition starts @ 6:00pm.
  • Country Dance party starts @ 7:30pm.
  • Country AWARDS start at 9:00pm.
“Country Bundle”: Includes ANY 5 workshops + Evening Country Dance party admission.
$75 for non-passholders
$50 for event passholders
-OR-
$20 per individual workshop.
$15 for Evening Dance party admission only – for non-passholders.
Competition Entry Fee: $25 per couple.
Cash Awards plus Belt Buckle for 1st place!!

PLUS "FREE" WORKSHOPS included in your weekend pass!
ALL WEEKEND LONG!

Check the schedule for all workshops included
with your pass.
For topics, teaching staff & times, go to: