Where and when is One Night Swing?

Saturday, November 9th. Workshops are 5pm to 8pm and social dancing is 8:30pm to 1:00am. One Night Swing is being held at 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.

Is experience required for the workshops?

The three workshops taught by Jesse Lopez and Ariel Peck 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!

Who can attend the social dancing?

Anyone who loves West Coast Swing or who is interested in learning more West Coast Swing is welcome 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 November 7th to secure your workshop attendance.

SOCIAL DANCING: Tickets will be sold at the door, though you can save $10 by purchasing your ticket online by noon on November 9th!

What is included with my ticket?

The Works includes the 3 one hour workshops taught by Jesse Lopez & Ariel Peck plus 3.5 hours of social dancing. New to the Scene includes 1 one hour Newcomer workshop taught by Angelique Early plus 3.5 hours of social dancing. Party Animal is 3.5 hours of social dancing. All tickets include a drink ticket and complimentary snacks.

Will there be food and drink?

FOOD: Complimentary 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 attendee ticket includes one drink ticket to be handed out at registration entry that you may use for any one drink at the bar. Be aware that ID may be requested by the bartender.

NOTE: This is NOT a BYOB event. No outside alcohol may be brought in and we ask that you please refrain from bringing in any outside beverages other than water.

What kind of music will be played?

Variety is the spice of life! We are excited to have 4 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 is 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.