Meet Kyle Redd & Sarah Vann Drake
World Class West Coast Swing Champions
Kyle and Sarah are 5 time NASDE Champions, hold 11 US Open Titles and are 8 time Grand National Champions. As a partnership, they have been teaching, competing, performing, judging and choreographing all over the world for 12 years. They are the only couple to hold a US Open Swing Dance Championship title in both the "Showcase" and "Classic" Divisions.
This innovative couple love what they do and it shows every time they step on the floor. They have performed 24 West Coast Swing Routines all over the world and are constantly driving to evolve style while strengthening technique. Kyle and Sarah are best known for their ability to teach their innovative style while preserving the fundamental roots of West Coast Swing.
Weekend Outline
When
Friday, 22nd October — Sunday 24th October, 2010
Where
Friday Night Dinner Dance
La Piazza Restaurant
21 Bayview Street, Runaway Bay, Gold Coast, Australia
Weekend Workshops, Saturday Dance Party & Competition - New Venue
Griffith Uni Bar & Function Centre
Cnr. University and Parklands Drive, Southport, Gold Coast, Australia
Cost
All inclusive weekend pass — $310
(or only $270 if paid before 31st August 2010)
Tickets on sale from 1st August 2010
Spaces
Spaces are limited to the first 50 guys and 50 girls only.
The weekend will include:
- 6 hours of WCS workshops with Kyle & Sarah
- Friday Night Dinner Dance (inc. 2 course meal)
- Saturday Night Dance Party & Routine Exhibitions (till 2am)
- Stictly Swing Competition - Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
Limited to 12 couples for Novice and Intermediate and 6 couples for Advanced. - 2 performances by Kyle & Sarah including their 2010 Classic Routine.
- Limited private lessons on request (group lessons of 4 - 6 people also available)
Suggested Accommodation
If you’re planning on staying on the Gold Coast for the whole weekend, we have found a great place for you to stay which is only 10 minutes drive from both venues. Limited 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments available from just $35 per person, per night. Organise your group bookings now!
PLEASE NOTE, we recommend you arrange transport for the weekend.
Santa Fe Apartments
- Cnr Frank & Robert St, Labrador.
- Phone: 07 5591 1433
- See their website for rates and availability
Please mention Raw Connection WCS when booking accommodation with Santa Fe. If over 5 apartments are booked under the name Raw Connection, you will receive a 10% discount on the accommodation.
Billeting
We will be organising limited billeting for our interstate/international guests over the weekend to keep costs down. If you are interested in being billeted or can billet some interstate friends, please contact our billeting coordinator, Emma Willis at emma@dhq.com.au or +61 (0) 404 034 209
