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North Seattle Instructors

Thomas Carter

Thomas Carter

Seattle, North Seattle

Described as having the ease, the rhythm, the confidence, the playfulness, the attentiveness and collaboration of a great dancer.

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.

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.

Tandy Lucas

Tandy Lucas

Seattle, North Seattle

I care most of all about my students, their experiences and their needs whatever those are that they have brought to me. Sharing my passion of dance through teaching others and helping grow their confidence in themselves is one of my biggest joys!

Stephen White

Stephen White

Seattle, North Seattle

I’m Stephen. I’m not a fan of the traditional bio. Always seemed a little odd to me, writing things about myself.

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.

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.

Jim Minty

Jim Minty

North Seattle

Currently known as a Chief/Head Judge on the circuit, Jim is also an accomplished Showcase division routine competitor and tree thrower at events like The Highland Games.

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.

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.

Lan VoBa

Lan VoBa

Seattle, North Seattle

Lan VoBa is a west coast swing dancer based in the Pacific Northwest. She has been doing WCS for more than eight years and loves the artistic expression and partnership that this dance offers.

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