When: Saturday, May 10th

Please Note This is the SECOND SATURDAY

Where: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church (674 Woodlands Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901)

Instructor/DJ: Erica Smith

Style: West Coast Swing

Lesson Topic: Hot new pattern to spice up your dancing! Attendees will need to know their basic patterns.

7-8 pm: Lesson included with admission

8-10:30 pm: Dance

We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

• $10 CSDS member
• $10 Students with student ID
• $15 General Admission



We expect high attendance at this event, and parking space is limited. We encourage our participants to carpool if able.

We are thrilled to have renowned all-star dance pro, coach, and choreographer Erica Smith as our guest instructor. The event will include 2 afternoon workshops and a pre-dance lesson. For the best price we encourage all dancers who wish to attend this amazing day of dance to pre-register. The pre-registration package and workshop prices will NOT be available at the door. You can pre-register on the CSDS website. Detailed schedule & workshop package prices are below.

May 10th Detailed Schedule & Package Prices

2:30-2:45 pm: Check in/Warm up.

2:45-3:45 pm: Workshop #1: Along for the Ride (aka “Wheeeeee!”)

Erica will teach us how to execute some fun and easy rides for followers…AND leaders! Level: Intermediate and up

3:45-4:00 pm: Break. Check in/Warm up.

4:00-5:00 pm: Workshop #2: Variety is the Spice of Life

New ways to dress up your familiar basics! Level: Novice to Advanced (must know basic WCS patterns)

5:00-7:00 pm: Dinner break.  Please note the church will be closed during this time.

7:00-8:00 pm: Lesson – Hot new pattern to spice up your dancing! Attendees need to know their basics.

8:00-10:30 pm: Dance: featuring Erica as DJ spinning the hottest tunes on the WCS circuit

Skill Requirement

Participation in these workshops requires a solid working knowledge and the skills to dance all basic patterns (starter step, side passes, pushes, whip) with good timing, on your own and with a partner.

Pre-Registration Pricing

Workshop Package: includes workshops 1 & 2, the pre-dance lesson and the dance.

• Member $40
• Non-member $55

Individual Workshop: Workshop 1 or 2 can be purchased individually. Please note purchasing the individual workshop DOES NOT include the pre-dance lesson and dance.

• Member $15
• Non-Member $20

Want to take advantage of our member discounts? Visit our membership page to join.

Private Lesson Spots Available!

Want to get private one-on-one coaching from Erica Smith? We still have private lesson spots available. Please contact Kristin Wenger to book your private lesson: kristin.wenger@gmail.com or text 434-466-3269.

West Coast Swing Information

Group Classes:

Charlottesville has classes through County Parks & Rec, taught by Kristin Wenger. Also check out our other qualified instructors, local/regional regular dance offerings and studios/groups for more opportunities.

Dance Resources:

• Check out the CSDS website for other dance opportunities, dance groups/hosts, dance instructors and dance resources (incuding music, shoes, events, training, tips/etiquette)!
• Also join the CSDS Planning (Social Events, Rides, Roomies, Etc.) group so you can plan to dance elsewhere like the weekend events or in other communities frequented by CSDS dancers, such as Richmond and Lynchburg.

2025 CSDS Board of Directors

Kyla Miller – President & Website Administrator

Sarah Bryan – Treasurer

Ed Tharnish – Secretary

Kristin Wenger – Talent Coordinator

Sharon Coleman – Membership Coordinator

Leigh Gordon – Board Member

Emily Simmons – Swing Swap Coordinator

Sara Hodges – Social Media Manager

To learn more about the board visit the CSDS website Board of Directors Page.