The Latest from MIWCS:
WCS Technique Tune Up: Open Practice
Cost: $10 at the door
Time: Saturday, June 13th, from 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Fred Astaire Bloomfield Hills
Format:
5:40 - Doors open
6:00 - Welcome and Open Practice with set playlist
7:00 - Practice ends. Please stay for Second Saturday!
Second Saturday Dance sold separately.
$15 online price at MIWCS.com or
$20 at the door
7:30 - 8:30 Beginner and Intermediate lessons
8:30 - 11 Social dance party
Open Practice Etiquette & Ground Rules
To ensure a productive, safe, and respectful environment for the Foundation in Fundamentals community, please observe the following guidelines during our open practice sessions:
1. The "Switch" Rule
To gain the most versatile understanding of your progress, please switch partners every 2–3 songs. This helps prevent "muscle memory" specific to only one person and ensures everyone gets time on the floor.
2. Use "I" Statements for Feedback
When discussing movements, focus on your own experience rather than your partner's "mistakes."
Try: "I'm having trouble finding the connection on count 4."
Avoid: "You aren't giving me connection on count 4."
No matter how experienced a dancer you are, remember to reflect on how you are showing up with each practice partner.
3. No "Floor Teaching"
Unless your partner explicitly asks for a critique, please refrain from floor teaching. Open practice is for repetition and internalizing, not for unsolicited instruction.
4. Instructor "Quick-Assist"
Instructors are on-site and happy to help with brief questions or specific points of confusion. Please feel free to flag down an instructor if you need a “quick assist" on a pattern structure or technique.
Please keep in mind that this time is for community practice, not for providing full private lessons.
5. Communicate Your Goals
Before the music starts, take 15 seconds to tell your partner what you are working on (e.g., "I’m focusing on my triple steps" or "I'm practicing my pitch"). This helps your partner support your specific growth for that dance.
6. Confirm Comfort Level
Unless you get specific consent, refrain from weight supported moves or lifts.
**If something feels physically unsafe, please alert your partner or a session lead immediately
Additional Ground Rules
The "Yellow Light" Rule: Respect the "No" or the "Not right now." If someone needs a break to hydrate or just wants to solo-drill, respect their space without question.
Stay in the Slot: Be mindful of your "dance neighborhood." In West Coast Swing, we dance in a linear track. Avoid drifting into other couples' slots to prevent collisions.
Mind the Volume: Keep discussions at a conversational volume. We want to hear the music's phrasing and ensure everyone can concentrate on their own practice.
Hygiene & Safety: Please wear clean dance shoes. If you’re sweating through a shirt, consider bringing a spare. We share a close space, so let’s keep it comfortable for everyone!
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That’s how we do it, Michigan! 💃🕺
A huge thank you to everyone who helped spread the word about our group photo at the Michigan Classic! It was incredible to see so many of you showing off your Michigan pride on the dance floor.
Did you snap some photos or videos? We want to see them! Please share your favorite moments and make sure to tag @MIWCS so we can repost and celebrate our amazing community. Let’s keep the energy going!
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Michigan Dancers! Spread the word... Tonight we're going to meet in the Event Registration Lobby by the Michigan Classic backdrop 15 minutes after the Shooting Star Tournament Finals for a big photo. This will most likely be around 10 - 10:15pm. Can't wait to see you all tonight!
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Our Upcoming Events
Free WCS Lesson & Social in Ann Arbor
Every First Wednesday of the Month in 2026
Ann Arbor, MI
WCS Lesson & Social in Ann Arbor
Monday, May 18, 2026
Ann Arbor, MI
About Us
Known for their entertaining style and emotionally captivating musicality, Chris and Melissa Moy are premier West Coast Swing Dance Instructors in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area for over 10 years. After closing their Ann Arbor based studio in 2021, they now run a pop-up studio that promotes and supports a variety of social dances, including West Coast Swing, Hustle, Country Two Step, and Social Ballroom. Their teaching focuses on technique, purposeful practice, and fun, with a unique ability to adapt their instruction to each student's needs. They are passionate about sharing the love of dance with others while growing the Michigan dance community and building connections with other studios and dancers.
Chris and Melissa are available for workshops, private lessons, group lessons, judging, choreography, and demonstrations. You can find them teaching and hosting regularly at Second Saturday Swing and other local venues. For their latest schedule visit miwcs.com, find them on their socials at miwcs.com/connect, or email them at info@miwcs.com.
Available Instruction
Available in a variety of formats and costs
Workshops
We offer a series of different instruction options for individuals, small groups, clubs, ballrooms, and events. No matter the venue, we focus on solid technique and having a lot fun. If you are interested in west coast swing instruction please contact us for pricing. We are more than willing to find a solution that will work with your group, or club. Our goal is to share knowledge of a dance that we truly enjoy.
If you are interested in large group, or workshop instruction you will find a description of some of the workshops that we have taught below.
Workshop Titles
- Beginner’s Track (3 hours total – variable sessions)
- Introduction to Musicality Workshop (1.5 hours)
- Level Up Your Dance – Level and Dimension Changes (1 hour)
- West Coast Swing Level 2 (3 x 1 hour sessions)
- West Coast Swing Level 3 (3 x 1 hours sessions)
- Ladies Styling Course (1.5 hours)
- Listen Up – Energy and Conversation (1 hour)
Available at a variety of locations
Coaching & Choreography
Private Coaching is one of the quickest ways to increase skill and understanding of the dance. Each lesson is tailored to the goals of the student with a strong focus on technique and fun! We encourage students to bring notebooks for note taking, and /or a video device for video recaps. We also offer coaching and choreography for recital groups and those interested in wedding dances. Please reach out to us for availability and pricing.
Available at a variety of locations; For small groups
Education & Teacher Training
Education workshops are focused on teaching methodology and pedagogy. These workshops are designed for small groups of dancers who are already familiar with basics and are teaching in their community. In this special 1.5 -2 hour session participants will learn basic theories of education, lesson planning and management, learning styles and development. These sessions include active participation in a lecture setting followed by a guided practice. These sessions can be tailored to community need. The curriculum is developed using Chris' 15+ years of teaching High School & University classes and his Masters of Education; and Melissa's 10+ years of developing and deploying corporate training at Fortune Global 500 companies.
More Dancing in Michigan
Dance Fanatics / West Coast Wednesday
Tim Johnson & Becky Larson have the longest running West Coast Swing dance in Michigan at 27 years strong. West Coast Wednesday runs every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at the Dance Scene in Centerline. For more information check out their website.
Come Dance with Robin & Steve
Robin and Steve Plawinski provide DJ services, private lessons in multiple dances and host a Social Dance on the First Saturday of every month. Located at Fred Astaire Ballroom Studio at 2172 Franklin Road Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Rhizome Roots Studio
LGBTQ+ Friendly studio in Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Area. They host a WCS social on the last Saturday of the month.
Troy Dance Studio
They host a WCS/Hustle Lesson and Social on the 3rd Friday of each month. They offer latin and other dance styles as well. Visit their website for more information.
Western MI Westies
Located in the Grand Rapids/Western MI area, they offer a WCS lesson and social on the 2nd Sunday of each month. For information on their other offerings, visit their website.
Great Lakes Swing Dance Club
Swing dancing, occasional Ballroom. Dancing every Wednesday in Flint, (Grand Blanc Twp.), MI. For more information about the GLSDC, visit the club web site.
Michigan Classic
Michigan's only World Swing Dance Council pointed event. They strive to create an environment filled with unforgettable memories, learning, social dancing!
Contact Us
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