INTENSIVES

Pre-Register for these special learning opportunities!

Robert ROYSTON

• Thursday, Aug 21st, 7-9pm
• Pre-registration recommended

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the greats!

Now  – through event

Fee: $60

Robert Royston - Intensive/Emcee

sean & alyssa McKeever

• Friday, Aug 22nd, Noon-2pm
• Pre-registration recommended

Now  – through event

Fee: $60

Sean & Alyssa McKeever

Dawn Blorstad

Judging Intensive

• Advanced and higher only
• Pre-registration recommended

Limited spots, please contact Kristen Shaw directly for more information. 

Fee: $60

Dawn Blorstad

KOICHI TSUNODA

DJ Intensive

• Friday, August 22nd, 5-6:30pm
• Pre-registration recommended

Now  – through event

Fee: $40

Koichi Tsunoda - DJ

Henri Karvinen

“Choreographing Your Mind: Mental Strategies for Competitions”

• Friday, August 22nd, 3-4:00pm
• Pre-registration recommended

Marina Boardroom

Fee: FREE

Henri Karvinen

“Choreographing Your Mind: Mental Strategies for Competitions”

This seminar explores mental strategies and techniques that help dancers perform under competitive pressure—and in everyday life. Learn how to manage performance anxiety and develop a strong mindset with psychological tools specifically adapted for competitive WCS dancers. Topics include mental preparation, focus-building techniques, and strategies for maintaining emotional balance.

About Henri

My journey in dance began in 2017, driven by a lifelong passion for music. Despite having no prior dance background, I was captivated by the possibilities that West Coast Swing offers.
Alongside my exploration of WCS, I pursued a career in medicine, graduating as a general physician, while also dedicating over eight years to studying psychology—most recently including sports psychology. This dual expertise has given me a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, allowing me to approach dance from a more holistic perspective.
Beyond my medical career, I also serve as the team doctor for Special Olympics Finland. Through this role, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact that movement and joy can have on individuals of all abilities.

Tashina Beckmann King's Mindset Intensive:

Tashina Beckmann King - Intensive
If you’re ready to compete with confidence and walk off the floor feeling proud of yourself and your dancing, regardless of the results, join Champion & Confidence Mentor, Tashina Beckmann-King for a Premium Workshop at Summer Hummer. In this specialty mini-intensive you will walk away with how to optimally prime your mindset before, during and after comps plus customized strategies and action steps to show up as your best self in the spotlight without anxiety or the need for liquid courage.

Fee: $60

DEI workshop lead by Rassamy Mone:

Join an interactive DEI workshop designed exclusively for WCS, where we’ll explore inclusive practices and foster understanding of diversity through dance. Gain valuable insights and tools to create a welcoming and respectful community on and off the dance floor.

FREE!

Rassamy Mone - Instructor

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