April Newsletter

Monthly Dance Saturday, April 18th

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

7-8pm: lesson

Instructors: Adela Su and Eddie Karoliussen

Lesson Style: West Coast Swing

Lesson Level: Intermediate (must know basic patterns and technique)

8-10:30pm: Social Dance

Deejay: Didi Jennings

We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

$10 CSDS members and students with ID

$15 General Admission

Pre-Registration Opens Monday 4/20 for

Markus and Tren Workshops on 5/16

We are thrilled to have renowned champion dancers, coaches, and choreographers Markus Smith and Trendlyon (Tren) Veal as our guest instructors on Saturday, May 16th. The event will be held at Ivy Creek United Methodist Church with 2 afternoon workshops. Markus and Tren will also lead a fun pre-dance lesson, and then stick around to dance with us. Pre-registration for workshops opens Monday, April 20th. You can find full details for this event at the CSDS website workshop event page.

Swing Swap Weekly on Thursday

When: Weekly on Thursdays

Where: Municipal Arts Center.

(aka “The MAC”), 1119 5th Street SW, across from 5th Street Station Shopping Mall.

7 - 8:30pm: social dancing

Admission Price:

Suggested donation of $3-$5

Cash, check or PayPal

Full DJ Schedule can be found on the CSDS facebook page or on the CSDS website event calendar. Thank you to all our Swing Swap volunteers who help DJ and host.

April Swing Swap DJ Schedule

Apr 2 NO SWING SWAP

Apr 9 Vic Gregor

Apr 16 Kristin Wenger

Apr 23 Ed Tharnish

Apr 30 Kelly Ceppa

May Swing Swap DJ Schedule

May 7 Julie Barber

May 14 Didi Jennings

May 21 Kristin Wenger

May 28 Vic Gregor

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Stay Updated

Inclement weather, other schedule changes, or cancellations of our events will be announced via email, on our website and on our public Facebook page (you do not need to have an account) on or before 2 pm ET the day of the event.

Code of Conduct

CSDS has a Code of Conduct. Attendees are expected to be familiar with and abide by it at all CSDS sponsored events.

CSDS aims to create an environment that is welcoming, fun and encouraging for all dancers, from people who are brand new and have never danced before to experienced dancers.

CSDS events are NEVER a place to offer unrequested feedback, criticism or evaluation of another person's dancing.

Ways to Get Involved with CSDS

Become a Member: Members get discounts at all CSDS monthly dances. CSDS offers an annual membership for just $20. Membership dues help to support CSDS and are completely optional for attending our events. To become a member or to renew your membership, please visit the CSDS website or take care of this in person at a CSDS dance. If you have any questions regarding the status of your membership, please contact CSDS.
DJ: CSDS is always interested in recruiting new DJs and volunteers to join our team. If you're interested in being a DJ and helping out our dance club. Check out the DJ page on the CSDS website. If interested, email CSDS or speak to our Swing Swap Coordinator Emily Simmons.
Volunteer: CSDS is always looking for volunteers. At the moment, we are especially in need of volunteers to (1) prepare refreshments for events and (2) coordinate parking for our special workshop weekends. If you are interested in volunteering please email CSDS or speak to our Volunteer Coordinator Didi Jennings.
Spread the word: Share these events and announcements with your friends!

West Coast Swing Information

Group Classes:

Keep an eye out for Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing series taught by Kristin Wenger through Albemarle County Parks & Rec.
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.

2026 Board of Directors & Board Meetings

President - Sara Hodges

Treasurer - Sarah Bryan

Secretary & Volunteer Coordinator - Didi Jennings

Swing Swap Coordinator - Emily Simmons

Talent Coordinator & Website Administrator- Kristin Wenger

Membership Administrator - Sharon Coleman

Newsletter Editor &Social Media Director - Connie Lum

To learn more about the 2026 board visit the CSDS website Board of Directors Page. CSDS board meetings occur monthly and are open to all CSDS members. If you are a CSDS member and would like to attend please email cvilleswingdance@gmail.com to request the Zoom link so you can join the next board meeting.

Next Board Meeting Date: Monday, April 20th

Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm

Location: virtual, online meeting via Zoom. Please note we do not have an in-person meeting option for CSDS board meetings at this time