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Bellevue/Eastside Instructors

Rassamy Mone

Rassamy Mone

Seattle, Bellevue, South Seattle

Rassamy (rahd-SAH-mee) is a West Coast Swing instructor, community leader, and DEI professional dedicated to creating inclusive, welcoming dance spaces.

Kate Garboden

Kate Garboden

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

I love deep diving into the technical and mechanical aspects of this dance. I believe having a strong foundation can open the door for better communication and artistic expression.

Za Thomaier

Za Thomaier

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

I can't wait to chill, compete, and dance the night away with incredible people who share my passion for West Coast swing.

Rebecca Savoca

Rebecca Savoca

Seattle, Bellevue, South Seattle

Described as wise and powerful, Rebecca has been in the Seattle WCS world since since 2008. A seasoned teacher, she loves to help dancers with their technical skills while still finding the fun.

Wren Newman

Wren Newman

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

Wren's extensive training began early with a childhood of competitive gymnastics. After gymnastics she devoted herself to various forms of dance before falling in love with West Coast Swing.

Anna Wallace

Anna Wallace

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

I am a dance instructor and dance/movement therapist intern who believes in the transformational power of all movement and the wisdom of our bodies.

Sam Lingane

Sam Lingane

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

Sam is an accomplished Advanced level dancer as well as an accomplished WCS teacher in Seattle. She is also known as DJ Latte and has been DJing since 2018, shortly after she started dancing West Coast Swing.

Katie Schneider

Katie Schneider

Seattle, Bellevue, South Seattle

Accomplished dancer, teacher, judge, and performer. Katie Schneider competed in the Showcase division with Jim Minty and currently teaches West Coast Swing to new dancers at Century Ballroom.

Robert Crocker

Robert Crocker

Seattle, North Seattle, Bellevue

Dancing West Coast Swing since 2016, Robert's claim to WCS fame is his Blues and musical knowledge.

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