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
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.
Cash Awards plus Belt Buckle for 1st place!!