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BEGINNER BOOTCAMP

WHEN?

WHERE?

WHERE?

Friday, August 21, 2026

from 6:00 - 7:30pm 


Registration/Check in opens at 5:30pm!


After you finish the track you're welcome to stay for the whole evening: watch the show and experience social dancing!

WHERE?

WHERE?

WHERE?

Riverhouse Convention Center

Ballroom C


2850 NW Rippling River Ct, Bend, OR 97701


Follow the signs!

Directions
Preregister here!

WHAT?

WHAT?

WHAT?

a FREE beginner class, teaching you the basics of West Coast Swing!


This is a fun, accessible style of partner dancing. No choreography, just connection and playful "mistakes."


(FYI: There's a strong local Bend Community of west coast swing dancers, and you're invited to join local dances and classes after the weekend! Check it out at TheSpaceBend.com) 


Remember: no one knows how to dance until they learn! 

WHO?

WHAT?

WHAT?

YOU! 


all are welcome and celebrated.

our goal is to connect YOU to West Coast Swing in an accessible, friendly way.


You'll get to know awesome local instructors.

No prior experience, partner, or special footwear is needed!


We recommend you wear comfy clothes and shoes you can move around in easily and don't have too much grip - tennis shoes, low boots, etc! 

Connect to The Space for more dance opportunities

Optional Preregistration

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