All Staff are available for private lessons, please contact SA WCS for details & bookings.
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Bradford Whelan
Be it world-renowned photographer, champion dancer, entertaining instructor, or side-splitting emcee, Brad is well-known as a man of many talents in the word of West Coast Swing. He once emceed, judged, deejayed, photographed, and competed in the same contest...and won. Originally from the US, he now finds his home in the Gold Coast of Australia. Brad is back in 2021 after being blown away by the love and hospitality that welcomed him and Rachel in 2019 & 2020! www.bradfordwhelan.com |
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Katrina Ostrenski
Katrina first began dancing at the age of 10, mainly in Modern Jive but also exploring Jazz and Tap dancing. She discovered West Coast Swing 15 years ago and became addicted to this dance style partly due to the creative aspect and also the joy she found on the dance floor. Spending time travelling, teaching, competing and judging both in Australia and overseas, Kat has helped spread the love for West Coast Swing in Australasia and establish our amazing community. She believes that dancing is a platform to self-discovery, inspire and be inspired whilst sharing memories with friends and meeting new ones. She is always up for a dance, so don't be shy and ask her to dance! |
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JP Masson & Emma Collyer
JP started dancing when he was five, whilst attending a performing arts primary school. Moving around between ballet, gymnastics, hip-hop and break dancing, at the age of 12 JP's mum introduced him to WCS. Emma's understanding of dance technique and interest in an array of dance styles and music have led to her current status as a World Swing Dance Council classified All-Stars dancer. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Anatomy) and is passionate about creating an intuitive learning environment, which empowers students to feel comfortable with their movement and develop their own style. Since commencing their partnership in 2012, JP and Emma have together received countless accolades, taught throughout the Asia-Pacific, performed Classic Division routines, and judged worldwide. With a combined 21 years of WCS experience, they strive to create an inclusive dance environment where they can pass on their shared interests in biomechanics and musicality. |
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Zac Skinner & Maddy Platts
Zac and Maddy have over 15 years experience in various dance styles between them, they have experience in hip hop, ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern jive. They teamed up as a WCS couple in 2015 and have not stopped having fun since! They are both active WCS teachers, performers, competitors, judges, coaches and lovers of the dance. They have had the privilege of doing so not just in Australia, but also in various parts of the world. They are very passionate about WCS and growing the dance circles, and socialising with their Australian and overseas dance family. Together they are fondly referred to as "Zaddy" and above all love to social dance with everyone as they believe that it is the best way to learn and progress in the dance journey, so please don't be afraid and ask them for a dance, or ten! |
Peter Fradley
Chief Judge Peter started learning West Coast Swing in 2006 after falling in love with the style and was based in the UK. He has travelled all around the UK, Europe and India performing and teaching West Coast Swing.
Peter moved back to Australia in 2012 and has since been prominent in the Australian West Coast Swing community winning many competitions and championships. |
Dani Cosford
Head DJ Dani Cosford is Australia’s premier female WCS DJ, DJing both the Aussie and New Zealand circuits. She’s probably best loved for her gangsta tunes and gangsta dress, but enjoys a good acoustic late night set too. With a focus on balancing reading the room, with shaping the room, Dani is known for her ability to create great-flowing sets, which get everyone dancing. After huge success in 2019 and 2020, Dani is back again in 2021 for another round of amazingness.
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The Truongs
Anthony & Amanda The Truongs love dancing. They have danced several styles but more than just dance, they love to coach and teach. After teaching at the inaugural event in 2019 and in 2020, they are back again in 2021 for some more and are available for private lessons. Their passion is helping others take their dancing to new levels and they just won't give up. Anthony and Amanda strive to make everything fun and informative and you will always leave a class smiling and believe the skills that make the best dancers comes from time on the social dance floor - which is where you'll find them both.
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Bec & Sam Wilksch
HappensDance Directors Bec and Sam have been involved in the Adelaide West Coast Swing scene for many years as dancers, then teachers and in 2018 took over weekly classes and launched their school, HappensDance.
With unconditional love for each other and almost as much for the dance, Bec and Sam are adored by their peers, go out of their way to enable growth in their students and staff and are instrumental to the Adelaide WCS scene. |
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