Details:
Cost: $25/week (12 week season commitment)
Weekly coaching on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm in Rockville, MD. Guaranteed at least 6 hours of coaching per month.
Team size: up to 12 couples
Meet your coach, Dawn Blorstad!
Dawn has been teaching social and competitive dance in the Washington, DC area for over three decades. She started as a baton twirler at the age of 5, winning the US Title in Dance Twirl at the age of 12. It wasn’t until she hit the local bar scene that she fell in LOVE with couples dancing. Her knowledge in Competitive Country Dance and West Coast swing is extensive:
🏆 7 US Open swing titles in 4 different divisions
🏆 First Masters Country Dance World Champion
🏆 Over 30 Top teacher awards
🤩 As a performer, she has been an opening act for Lonestar, Marty Stuart, Toby Keith, Confederate Railroad, Vince Gill and Reba McIntyre.
⭐ Inducted into the Country Dance Hall of Fame in 2016
⭐ Inducted into the World Swing Dance Hall of Fame in 2018
📝 Judging 30+ years, Head Judge 20+ years around the world.
📣 Choreographed 9 winning U.S. Open routines
🤍MOM and coach of champion dancer Alexis Garrish & rising talent Taylor Garrish.
FAQs
Q: Can I try the team out before joining?
A: Yes! Join the first practice on Feb 11th, if it’s for you – sign up for the season. If not, there’s no obligation!
Q: What if I need to miss a practice?
A: It is important for the entire team that dancers prioritize attending practice, but things happen. If needed we’ll catch you up on things you missed while you were away, and work with you on whatever unexpected life stuff comes up.
Q: Am I really ready to do this? It looks hard!
A: probably! While this team isn’t for brand new beginners, it is for dancers who know the basics, have experience social dancing, and are committed to working on their dance. No competition or performance experience required (though they do help).
Dawn has been judging and coaching for a long time, she can see your potential and bring it out. If you’re still not sure, reach out to her for a chat, or just join us on Feb 11th and let Dawn be the judge.
Q: Will this make me a better social dancer?
A: YES! This isn’t just a choreography class – it’s a study group where you’ll work on your connection, timing, and technique in addition to the patterns and tricks you’ll learn as part of the routine. These moves will be lead-follow, so you’ll really be dancing west coast swing and not just performing.
Q: What if I have another question?
A: Reach out! You can:
Contact Dawn Blorstad OR Casey Moldover OR Dave Moldover on facebook
or
Find Dave or Casey to chat any Friday at Hollywood Ballroom
or
Send an email to dave-at-dancejamproductions.com
