Where and when is One Night Swing?

Saturday, September 6th at The Birdcage, 25 Central Street, Windsor CT, right next to the train station in the center of Windsor. This venue is just a few minutes North of Hartford, CT and about 10 minutes south of the Massachusetts border. Workshops are 4pm to 7:30pm and social dancing is 8pm to midnight.

Is experience required for the workshops?

The Works workshops are for those individuals who are familiar with West Coast Swing and have an understanding of basic 6 and 8 count patterns. We encourage brand new dancers to attend the Newcomer workshop.

Is the Newcomer workshop for me?

If you are brand new to West Coast Swing and/or are interested in learning more about it and trying out some basics, you are encouraged to attend the Newcomer West Coast Swing workshop!

Are private lessons available?

For this ONS event we do not have private lessons available but we do have an exclusive bootcamp option. This is a great opportunity to level up your dancing with an 8 hour bootcamp taught by Jesse and Ariel for a small group of no more than 14 attendees.

Who can attend the social dancing?

Anyone who loves West Coast Swing or who is interested in learning more West Coast Swing is encouraged to attend the social dancing portion.

What is the cost?

Find details on the 3 ticket options here and purchase your ticket!

Will tickets be sold at the door?

WORKSHOPS: Online ticket purchase required, tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Purchase The Works ticket by Friday, September 5th to secure your workshop attendance.

SOCIAL DANCING: You may drop in and pay at the door. Tickets purchased at the door are $35 will NOT include a drink ticket. Save money by purchasing online!

ONS BOOTCAMP: Online registration is required!

What is included with my ticket?

The Works includes 3 workshops taught Jesse Lopez & Ariel Peck, 4 hours of social dancing, pizza dinner and snacks.

New to the Scene includes one hour Newcomer workshop taught by Angelique Early plus 4 hours of social dancing and snacks.

Party Animal is 4 hours of social dancing and snacks.

ONS Bootcamp is an 8 hour small group intensive and also includes The Works (workshops and social dancing).

*All online ticket purchases include a drink ticket.

How many workshops are there?

Jesse and Ariel will be teaching a total of three one hour workshops.

Will there be food and drink?

NOTE: This is NOT a BYOB event. No outside alcohol is permitted inside the venue. We also ask that you please refrain from bringing in any outside food or beverages other than water (unless you have special dietary needs).

FOOD: Pizza and salad will be provided after the second workshop for those attending the workshops (does not include newcomer workshop). Variety of fresh fruit and individually packaged snacks will be available during the workshops and social dancing.

DRINKS: There will be a cash bar with wine, beer, soda, water and a cocktail of the night available for purchase with cash or Venmo. Each online event ticket purchase includes one drink ticket good at the cash bar to be handed out at registration entry. Drop in ticket purchases the night of will NOT receive a drink ticket. Note that ID may be requested by the bartender.

What kind of music will be played?

Variety is the spice of life! We are excited to have different DJs throughout the night of social dancing who will each bring a different style/theme of music to dance to.

Will there only be West Coast Swing dancing?

This is a West Coast Swing dance experience so people will predominately be dancing that style of dance. Some songs do lend themselves to multiple styles of dance, therefore you and your dance partner are welcome to do other types of dance if you wish. Please be mindful of the other dancers if you are moving around the room and/or not dancing in a slot.

Where do we park?

There are various free public parking areas in the center of Windsor. The CVS parking lot directly across the street is open for parking that evening as well as a large lot of a closed restaurant on Union Street.

Are refunds available?

Unfortunately, due to the nature of this limited ticketed event, refunds are not available.

If you purchase ONS Bootcamp or The Works and find that you are unable to attend the workshop, you may send someone in your place.