Easter Swing Saturday: Beginner Bootcamp
SSDC presents: West Cost Swing Beginner Bootcamp at Easter Swing at the Bellvue Hyatt Regency Hotel.
2.5h of instruction that will get you through the WCS basics.
1h of Beginner-Friendly Social Dancing.
No prior dance experience necessary.
No partner necessary (we will be rotating partners) - bring as many friends as you like.
FREE with prior Registration here - knowing the numbers helps us plan. Thank you for Registering!
See the official event page for details.
WHERE | The Bellevue Hyatt Regency Hotel
Address: 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Parking: Free in the hotel garage
WHEN | Saturday, April 4, 2026
Evergreen Ballroom (Ground floor)
4:00pm – 4:30pm Registration Check-in
4:30pm – 7:00pm Bootcamp Lesson (Complete beginners welcome!)
7:00pm – 8:00pm Beginner Friendly Social Dancing
Grand Ballroom (Upstairs)
8:00pm The Grand Ballroom Opens
8:30pm FREE Evening Show and more social dancing for Bootcamp attendees
Show your wristband from this Beginner Bootcamp at the door of the Grand Ballroom. Enjoy the show, social dance, stay as long as you like.
PRICING | FREE
FREE with prior Registration - click the button below! You will need to create an account.
Tips
Arrive Early to allow plenty of time to park, locate the ballroom and check in.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Wear the right shoes. 1. You should be able to pivot on hardwood floors without putting strain on the joints. Suede or leather soles are best; avoid rubber soles. If you can do the twist on your kitchen floor without squeaking or sticking, they will probably be OK. 2. You will be doing a lot of walking. We advise heel height no more than 1.5 inches.
Please refrain from wearing strong perfumes/cologne.
Keep hydrated and snack during breaks.
Bring an extra shirt or change of clothes. You may want to freshen up before social dancing, but it is not required
Bring concert earplugs or other hearing protection just in case, if you plan to stay for the Evening Show. During the show, the ballroom may get a bit loud.
Volunteer
Are you a community member who would like to help us run this Beginner Bootcamp?
We will need help with the following:
Greeting our guests and directing traffic
Friendly faces to help answer questions
Applying wristbands
Interested? - please email education@seattlewcsing.org.
This effort is separate from Easter Swing Work Exchange.
As a thank you, volunteers will receive a dance punch card that allows 1 free entry to each social dance in Seattle Area.