West Coast Swing UK

Free street parking. Walking distance from Twickenham BR Station

£7 per person. Please bring a plate. Complimentary hot beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

Multi-Level West Coast Swing Workshop

With

Undefeated UK Strictly Swing Champions

Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles

Assisted by UK Rising Stars Rachel Martino & Ed Smith

1-6pm, Sunday 16 November 2008

West Drayton Community Hall

Harmondsworth Road

West Drayton

Middlesex

UB7 9JL

Less than 1 mile from West Drayton British Rail

Easily accessible from Central London & the West, M4 Junction 4

Free Onsite Parking

New! Now Choose Between 3 Packages To Suit All Levels;

"Progressive Package" - 3 hours of tuition from Beginner to Intermediate Plus level with Paul & Cat

…or…

"Improver Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Improver level tuition with Rachel Martino

…or…

"FUNdamentals Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Beginner level tuition with Ed Smith

Tea Dance included in price or you can attend Tea Dance only, 4:30-6pm!

Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits & fruit

£20 per person for any package if payment is received more than 7 days in advance.

After that, £25 per person, availability permitting.

£4 per person for tea dance only.

To book, email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400 specifying which package you're signing up for. Then send cheque made payable to C. Wiles to 6 Lammas Road, Burnham, Slough. SL1 6LG.

Future 2008 Dates: All Sundays

14 December – New Windsor Community Centre (details on website)

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Love Cat

07881 641 400

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November WCS Update!

2008-11-06T15:11:13Z

West Coast Swing Wednesdays

With 2008 UK/USA Strictly Swing Champs Catriona, Paul & Co.

Every week, 8-11pm

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ

November WCS Update 2008:

1. Boogie By The Bay 2008 Results!

2. Jive Addiction’s East Coast Jive Event, Scarborough, WCS with Paul & Cat – 7-9 Nov!

3. Next Monthly Nottingham WCS Workshop with Cat – Sat 15 Nov!

4. 2^nd Pure WCS Freestyle / Social Night, Twickenham, WCS Masterclass with Paul Warden – Sat 15 Nov!

5. Next Monthly WCS Workshop with Paul & Cat, West Drayton, Choice of 3 Levels – Sun 16 Nov!

6. Full Day & Evening of WCS with Paul & Cat, Edinburgh – Sat 22 Nov!

7. US Open, Anaheim, California – 27-30 Nov!

8. Annual WCS Christmas Party, Windsor – Save The Date – Sun 14 Dec!

1. Boogie By The Bay 2008 Results!

A handful of European and Australian WCS dancers attended the 2008 Boogie By The Bay WCS Event in California in October, taking home yet more trophies all the way from Novice to Classic Level. Special congratulations go to the following;

Novice Jack & Jill

1^st Place – Amy Muncaster, England/Australia

2^nd Place – Steve Hall, England

3^rd Place – Susan Rogers, Scotland/USA

Finalist – Fabienne Henshaw, England

Finalist – Peter Fradley, England/Australia

Finalist – Rachel Martino, England

Intermediate Jack & Jill

Finalist – Sydney Smyth, England

Finalist – Brady Rogers - Scotland/USA

Advanced Jack & Jill

2^nd Place - Paul Warden, England

3^rd Place – Catriona Wiles, England

Finalist – Lee Easton

Novice Strictly Swing

4^th Place – Peter Fradley & Amy Muncaster, England/Australia

Intermediate Strictly Swing

5^th Place – Steven Hunt & Rachel Martino, England

Finalists – Brady & Susan Rogers, Scotland/USA

Advanced Strictly Swing

4^th Place - Paul Warden, England, dancing with Melanie Wong-Jennings, USA

Finalists – Lee Easton & Sydney Smyth, England

Finalist – Catriona Wiles, England, dancing with Tom Jennings, USA

Classic

5^th Place – Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles, England

Full results can be found by clicking here.

2. Jive Addiction’s East Coast Jive Event, Scarborough, WCS with Paul & Cat – 7-9 Nov!

Come join us in Scarborough for Jive Addiction’s East Coast Jive Event this weekend, 7-9 Nov. WCS and Line Dance classes with UK Strictly Swing Champs Paul & Cat. Also, see the pair in action for the Saturday Night Cabaret. Check out www.jiveaddiction.com for full info and how to book.

3. Next Monthly Nottingham WCS Workshop with Cat – Sat 15 Nov!

Paul Stevenson of Pulse Dance joined in collaboration with Catriona Wiles at the start of the year to provide a regular monthly WCS workshop & Tea Dance in Nottingham. And they are going from strength to strength! Whether you are brand new to WCS or have already attended a weekly class or other workshops, there will be something for everyone. Email paul@pulse-dance.co.uk or call 07768 395825 to book.

Saturday 15 November 2008

1-4pm – Monthly General Level West Coast Swing Workshop

With

Current UK Strictly Swing Champ

Catriona Wiles

4-6pm – West Coast Swing Tea Dance

The New Venture Club

Technology Drive

Beeston

Nottingham

NG9 1LB

Future 2008 Dates: All Saturdays

13 December

4. 2^nd Pure WCS Freestyle / Social Night, Twickenham, WCS Masterclass with Paul Warden – Sat 15 Nov!

Proudly Presenting Our 2nd

Pure WCS Freestyle/Social Night

One Hour Masterclass with Paul Warden

8-11:30pm, Saturday 15 November 2008

8-9pm Masterclass with Paul Warden

9-11:30pm Pure WCS Freestyle with Resident DJ Graham Burke & Guest DJ TBA

Why not make a weekend of it!

Paul & Cat’s next monthly workshop is Sun 16 Nov in West Drayton

Email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk to book (see below)

St. Mary’s Church Hall

Church Street

Twickenham

TW1 3NJ

Free street parking. Walking distance from Twickenham BR Station

£7 per person. Please bring a plate. Complimentary hot beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

5. Next Monthly WCS Workshop with Paul & Cat, West Drayton, Choice of 3 Levels – Sun 16 Nov!

Multi-Level West Coast Swing Workshop

With

Undefeated UK Strictly Swing Champions

Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles

Assisted by UK Rising Stars Rachel Martino & Ed Smith

1-6pm, Sunday 16 November 2008

West Drayton Community Hall

Harmondsworth Road

West Drayton

Middlesex

UB7 9JL

Less than 1 mile from West Drayton British Rail

Easily accessible from Central London & the West, M4 Junction 4

Free Onsite Parking

New! Now Choose Between 3 Packages To Suit All Levels;

"Progressive Package" - 3 hours of tuition from Beginner to Intermediate Plus level with Paul & Cat

…or…

"Improver Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Improver level tuition with Rachel Martino

…or…

"FUNdamentals Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Beginner level tuition with Ed Smith

Tea Dance included in price or you can attend Tea Dance only, 4:30-6pm!

Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits & fruit

£20 per person for any package if payment is received more than 7 days in advance.

After that, £25 per person, availability permitting.

£4 per person for tea dance only.

To book, email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400 specifying which package you're signing up for. Then send cheque made payable to C. Wiles to 6 Lammas Road, Burnham, Slough. SL1 6LG.

Future 2008 Dates: All Sundays

21 December – New Windsor Community Centre (See Christmas Party section for address)

6. Full Day & Evening of WCS with Paul & Cat, Edinburgh – Sat 22 Nov!

Lindsay Brown of Boogienights in Scotland will be hosting a full day and evening of WCS in Edinburgh on Sat 22 Nov. Choose from two workshops with UK Strictly Swing Champs Paul & Cat, then join us for evening freestyle and cabaret. Check out www.boogienights.net for full info and how to book.

7. US Open, Anaheim, California – 27-30 Nov!

Come join us at this top NASDE event (National Association of Swing Dance Events, www.nasde.net) where you will experience top level tuition from the world’s very best WCS Pros, observe or participate in the competitions or just enjoy the social dancing and networking with our USA counterparts. The US Open is essentially the World Championships of WCS and runs over Thanksgiving, which is from 27-30 November this year. The Directors are offering volunteer incentives so if you are interested, please email me at cat@westcoastswing.co.uk.

8. Annual WCS Christmas Party, Windsor – Save The Date – Sun 14 Dec!

Join Cat, Paul & All at WCS UK for

The Best WCS Christmas Party Ever!

7:30-11:30pm, Sunday 14th December, 2008

Last workshop of 2008 with Paul & Cat now on same day in same venue!

Why not make a full day of it! Contact Cat to book.

7:45pmFun “Ice Breaker” WCS Class with Paul & Cat

9pmFun Jack & Jill & Strictly Swing Contest

Followed by freestyle with Resident DJ Graham & Guest DJ!

11:30pmAwards

New Windsor Community Centre
Hanover Way, Dedworth

Windsor, Bucks

SL4 5NW

Free Onsite Parking

Just over 1 mile from Windsor & Eton Rail (collection can be arranged)

Complimentary tea, coffee, mince pies & chocolate yule!

Full bar so please do not BYO!

£10 per person (pre-booking advised)

£5 per person - J&J / £10 per couple - Strictly Swing (must pre-register)

Email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Love Cat

07881 641 400

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Pete & Amy's Last WCS Wednesdays!

2008-10-29T12:18:52Z

West Coast Swing Wednesdays

With 2008 UK/USA Strictly Swing Champs Catriona, Paul & Co.

Every week, 8-11pm

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ

FINALLY THE DAY HAS COME

PETE & AMY’S

LAST WCS WEDNESDAY OF 2008!!!

TONIGHT, WED 29 OCT

Yes, that’s right. Pete & Amy will be leaving us on 4 Nov for a month of travel before heading back to OZ. We’d like to wish them a grand farewell and a big thank you for all their support in 2008. We hope to welcome them back for another long visit in 2009! Come join us in giving them a grand seeing off!

Also tonight, guest teacher from Portland, also Paul’s J&J partner from Boogie By The Bay, Brenda Collins will be taking the main beginner class tonight with partner Brendan, and dancing with us through the freestyle. Check out www.dancemode.com. Please come and show your support.

St. Mary’s Church Hall

Church Street

Twickenham

TW1 3NJ

Free parking in opposite York House Car Park

Walking distance from Twickenham BR Station

WCS FUNdamentals with Brenda & Brendan (main hall) – 8-8:50pm

Intermediate Patterns with Paul & Cat (main hall) – 9-9:50pm

Repeat Beginners with Rachel (2^nd room) – 9-9:50pm

Freestyle – 9:50-11pm

No need to book. Still only £7 on door

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Love Cat

07881 641 400

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Stop Press...Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson in Twickenham Tonight!

2008-10-22T15:12:46Z

West Coast Swing Wednesdays

With 2008 UK/USA Strictly Swing Champs Catriona, Paul & Co.

Every week, 8-11pm

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ

STOP PRESS…STOP PRESS…STOP PRESS…

CHRISTOPHER HUSSEY &

KATRINA BRANSON

IN TWICKENHAM TONIGHT

WED 22^ND OCT!!!

Yes, that’s right. Due to a last minute schedule change, I am delighted to announce that for the very first time teaching in the UK, Chicago-based Christopher Hussey & Katrina Branson will be taking both classes tonight in Twickenham from 8pm as usual. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the USA’s Top Pro Classic WCS couples so make sure you don’t miss out! Same time, same place, same price! To read more about Chris & Kat, check out www.ChristopherAndKatrina.com.

St. Mary’s Church Hall

Church Street

Twickenham

TW1 3NJ

Free parking in opposite York House Car Park

Walking distance from Twickenham BR Station

WCS FUNdamentals with Christopher & Katrina (main hall) – 8-8:50pm

Intermediate Patterns with Christopher & Katrina (main hall) – 9-9:50pm

Repeat Beginners with Ed (2^nd room) – 9-9:50pm

Freestyle – 9:50-11pm

No need to book. Still only £7 on door

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Love Cat

07881 641 400

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WCS This Weekend Reminder...

2008-10-17T15:29:43Z

West Coast Swing Wednesdays

With 2008 UK/USA Strictly Swing Champs Catriona, Paul & Co.

Every week, 8-11pm

St. Mary’s Church Hall, Church Street, Twickenham, TW1 3NJ

Weekend Update 2008:

1. Pure WCS Freestyle / Social Night, Near Maidenhead – Pete & Amy’s Official Leaving Do, Masterclass with Paul Warden and more… Sat 18 Oct!

2. Next Monthly WCS Workshop with Paul & Cat at West Drayton – Sun 19 Oct – New Improver Package Added!

1. Pure WCS Freestyle / Social Night, Near Maidenhead – Pete & Amy’s Official Leaving Do, Masterclass with Paul Warden and more…Sat 18 Oct!

Special WCS Freestyle/Social Night

One Hour Masterclass with Paul Warden

Pete & Amy’s Official Leaving Do! Niiice!

8pm-Midnight, Saturday 18 October 2008

Pete & Amy will be leaving us on Nov 4^th for a month of travel before heading back to OZ. We’d like to wish them a grand farewell and a big thank you for all their support in 2008. We hope to welcome them back for another long visit in 2009!

8-9pm Masterclass with Paul Warden

9pm-Midnight Pure WCS Freestyle. DJs Paul Warden & Graham Burke

Why not make a weekend of it. Paul & Cat’s monthly workshop is on Sun 19 Oct in West Drayton. Contact Cat to book.

Dorney Village Hall (at corner of Oak Stubbs Lane & Meadow Way

Dorney Reach

Maidenhead

Bucks

SL6 0DS (car park postcode).

Free onsite car park. 1.5 Miles from Taplow British Rail Station. Collection can be pre-arranged.

£7 per person. Please bring a plate. Complimentary hot beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

2. Next Monthly WCS Workshop with Paul & Cat Back at West Drayton – Sun 19 Oct – New Improver Package Added!

Multi-Level West Coast Swing Workshop

With

Undefeated UK Strictly Swing Champions

Paul Warden & Catriona Wiles

Assisted by UK Rising Stars Rachel Martino & Ed Smith

1-6pm, Sunday 19 October 2008

Back at West Drayton Community Hall

Harmondsworth Road

West Drayton

Middlesex

UB7 9JL

Less than 1 mile from West Drayton British Rail

Easily accessible from Central London & the West, M4 Junction 4

Free Onsite Parking

New! Now Choose Between 3 Packages To Suit All Levels;

"Progressive Package" - 3 hours of tuition from Beginner to Intermediate Plus level with Paul & Cat

…or…

"Improver Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Improver level tuition with Rachel Martino

…or…

"FUNdamentals Package" - first hour of tuition with Paul & Cat, followed by 2 hours of Beginner level tuition with Ed Smith

Tea Dance included in price or you can attend Tea Dance only, 4:30-6pm!

Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits & fruit

£20 per person for any package if payment is received more than 7 days in advance.

After that, £25 per person, availability permitting.

£4 per person for tea dance only.

To book, email cat@westcoastswing.co.uk or call 07881 641400 specifying which package you're signing up for. Then send cheque made payable to C. Wiles to 6 Lammas Road, Burnham, Slough. SL1 6LG.

Future 2008 Dates: All Sundays

16 November – West Drayton

21 December - Windsor

Looking forward to seeing you there,

Love Cat

07881 641 400