Seattle Instructors

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Lia has training in many dances including west and east coast swing, charleston, lindy hop, and blues. And is the winner of the 2018 Rising Star Tour.

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.

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

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.