April 2026 Announcements


Swing is in bloom this April at 802 Westie Collective

On April 4th we’ll be having a first Saturday social dance at North Star Community Hall in addition to our usual Level 1 and 2 lessons on each Wednesday. And don’t forget about the special guest instructor workshop next month on Saturday, May 2nd! Alli & Max will be coming up from Boston to deliver a workshop jam-packed with new ideas and skills to up your westie dancing.

April 2026

Wednesday, April 1st
6:45 pm – Check in for classes
7:00 pm – Classes begin:
          • Level 1: beginner-friendly class w/ TBD
          • Level 2: intermediate class w/ Liz
8:00 pm – Hour and a half of social dancing

Saturday, April 4th
6:45 pm – Check in for lesson
7:00 pm – Beginner-friendly intro lesson w/ Elliott
8:00 pm – Two and a half hours of social dancing

Wednesday, April 8th
6:45 pm – Check in for classes
7:00 pm – Classes begin:
          • Level 1: beginner-friendly class w/ Sara
          • Level 2: intermediate class w/ Liz
8:00 pm – Hour and a half of social dancing

Wednesday, April 15th
6:45 pm – Check in for classes
7:00 pm – Classes begin:
          • Level 1: beginner-friendly class w/ TBD
          • Level 2: intermediate class w/ Ariana
8:00 pm – Hour and a half of social dancing

Wednesday, April 22nd
6:45 pm – Check in for classes
7:00 pm – Classes begin:
          • Level 1: beginner-friendly class w/ TBD
          • Level 2: intermediate class w/ TBD
8:00 pm – Hour and a half of social dancing

Wednesday, April 29th
6:45 pm – Check in for classes
7:00 pm – Classes begin:
          • Level 1: beginner-friendly class w/ TBD
          • Level 2: intermediate class w/ TBD
8:00 pm – Hour and a half of social dancing

Suggested Donations:

$15 Class and social dancing
$5 Wednesday Social only
$25 Workshop with guest instructor
$35 Workshop and social


Save the Dates


Saturday, May 2nd – Guest instructor workshop with Alli & Max
Wednesday, May 6th – May classes start
Wednesday, June 3rd – June classes start


Dancing in Vermont

Check out our facebook for informal, impromptu Social Dancing opportunities. These are community fueled events and we encourage folks to let other members know where they can find danceable music around the area.

If you’re looking to expand your dance repertoire into Latin styles, consider checking out Queen City Tango


Competitions and Events We Are Attending

Swing in Bloom is a new event in Ottawa, April 16-19.


Group photo in the Champlain Club with text "See you on the floor!" overlaid.