Here's what you need to know to plan for your Intensive week:
Expectations
In return for the 35-hour Intensive experience, participants are expected to commit themselves fully to the week and to the growth of West Coast Swing. This includes:
Be Present
Attend the Intensive fully (not arriving late or leaving early)
Turn off communication devices during training days
Demonstrate excellent teamwork and partnering
Work and communicate effectively with others in the Intensive (including fluency in the English language)
Be Vulnerable
Try everything that is asked of you; listen, ask questions, and be vulnerable in the learning process
Share yourself with others; support others in their journeys
Push through difficulties and perceived limitations
give back and grow
Take your new knowledge and skills back to your community as a teacher and promoter
Continue to pursue excellence in the dance and as a community builder
Be a positive and supportive influence on others
costs
There is no charge for the 35 hours of instruction. Participants are responsible for these costs:
Travel
Lodging
Meals
location
The Intensive is held at You Can Dance Dallas, 14833 E Inwood Rd. Unit 600, Addison, TX 75001, USA
This is a beautiful, large studio with a floating wood floor and excellent air conditioning (you will want to bring a sweater and/or light jacket).
schedule
All participants are required to attend the complete Intensive, as follows:
Monday-Thurs 8:30am-5:30pm and Friday 8:30am-11:30am, with a one-hour lunch break each day. It is highly recommended to get to the studio early each day, especially if you will be driving as Dallas traffic can be heavy. Doors will be open before 8am, giving you time to get situated.
The Studio has a local Friday night dance. This is optional but it’s a great way to unwind from the week, be social, show our studio hosts some love by supporting their event, and spend one last night with the people you've grown so close with during the week.
** If some personal/professional circumstance will limit your ability to fully attend, please let the pro teaching your week know and the organizers will have a discussion with you and the instructor to determine the best course of action.
airports
You can fly into either of the two airports:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) - 20-25 minutes from Intensive
Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) - 25-30 minutes from Intensive
transportation
Once participation in the Intensive is confirmed, we'll connect you with the others in your session via a private Facebook group. Within the group, you may find locals who can give you a ride to/from the airport, or others with whom you can split a taxi, rideshare (Uber, Lyft), or rent a car.
hotELs/lodging
Suggested hotels nearby include:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas-Addison 14960 Landmark Blvd. Addison, TX 75254 (972) 239-5010
A map will show it's a 15 min walk but you cross a street and cut through a parking lot and its a 5-10 min walk.
Amenities include:
Brand new hotel
In-room mini fridge
Microwave
Coffee & Tea
WIFI and breakfast
Outdoor pool
Fitness Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas Galleria 14925 Landmark Blvd. Addison, Texas 75254 (972) 404-0004
An older hotel located across the street from the studio. The rooms are clean and comfortable. A map will show it's a 15 min walk but you cross a street and cut through a parking lot and its a 5 min walk.
Amenities include:
In-room mini fridge
Microwave
Coffee & Tea
WIFI and breakfast
Outdoor pool & hot tub
Exercise room
Alternate options:
Many attendees in past years have gone in together to get an Air B&B and have really enjoyed the experience of having a full kitchen and a group to split costs. You are free to arrange this or any other type of lodging you prefer.
roommates
To help all participants with affordability, we encourage everyone to work together to find a roommate(s) among the group. You will be connected with others in your session via a private message group.
If you have any difficulty with rooming arrangements, please let Becky know.
meals & food
The area around the studio offers a wide variety of restaurants to meet every dietary palette. Uber Eats, Doordash, and other food delivery services are great to utilize for lunches at the studio. The studio address for deliveries is You Can Dance Dallas, 14833 E Inwood Rd. Unit 600, Addison, TX 75001.
There is a Whole Foods (5100 Belt Line Rd. Ste 1012, Dallas, TX 75254 USA) within a 5 min car ride from the studio. Your hotel may offer a local shuttle service. Other local grocery stores are available as well, and you are welcome to shop ahead of time and bring prepared lunches if you prefer not to order out.
Your hotel may also offer a free breakfast.