ERIC & MARIA
Ready to level up your dancing?
CHAMPIONS eric byers & maria bileychik workshop weekend!
WE’RE BRINGING THE CHAMPIONS STRAIGHT TO YOU!
Join us for 5 dynamic workshops!
$70 INCLUDES FOUR EVENING WORKSHOPS AND 2 DANCES – IT’S A STEAL!
PRICE INCREASE APRIL 10TH!
FRIDAY, April 17
DOWNERS SAND CLUB
1211 Butterfield Road B
Downers Grove, IL 60515
17
APRIL
BLUES FLOW: SMOOTH FOOTWORK & MUSICALITY
- INSTRUCTION
- 6:30 - 7:20 PM
Learn how to move with soul and groove to blues music! This all-level workshop focuses on delicious footwork, weight changes, and musical phrasing that will make your dancing feel effortless and connected. Perfect for beginners who want to build confidence and for experienced dancers who want to add more flavor and emotion to their blues. No partner needed — we’ll rotate!
17
APRIL
- INSTRUCTION
- 7:30 - 8:20 PM
WHIP IT REAL GOOD: EPIC WHIPS & DYNAMIC CONNECTION
Master the most iconic move in West Coast Swing! This high-energy all-level class breaks down cool whips, inside turns, and advanced whip variations while teaching better connection, timing, and styling. Whether you’re new to whips or want to make them look sharper and more powerful, you’ll leave this workshop with moves that turn heads on the social floor. Partners rotate.
17
APRIL
Dancing the Night Away to Your Favorite Tunes with DJ Don Schanaberger
- SOCIAL DANCING
- 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
THE CENTRE AT NORTH PARK
10040 Addison Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
18
APRIL
- INSTRUCTION
- 6:30 - 7:20 PM
DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT: DIPS, TRICKS, & FLASHY MOVES
Get ready to turn heads on the dance floor! In this high-energy, all-level West Coast Swing workshop, you’ll master the most exciting dips, drops, tricks, and flashy moves that make West Coast Swing so addictive. We’ll break down proper technique, safe execution, body control, and musical timing so you can add these show-stopping elements with confidence and style. Whether you’re brand new to dips or want to sharpen your advanced tricks, you’ll leave with moves you can actually use on the social floor.
No partner needed — we rotate throughout the class
18
SOLO TO SYNC: CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
- 7:30 PM - 8:20 PM
- INSTRUCTION
In this fun, all-level West Coast Swing choreography workshop, leads and follows will first learn their parts separately — giving everyone time to master the footwork, timing, and styling with confidence. Then we’ll put it all together, focusing on smooth connection, musicality, and seamless partnering so the routine feels natural and exciting.
No partner required — we rotate throughout the class! You’ll leave with a complete, polished choreography piece you can enjoy on the social floor or even perform. Perfect for dancers who want to build better partnering skills while learning something flashy and memorable.
18
APRIL
Dancing the Night Away to Your Favorite Tunes with DJ Beth Bellamy
- SOCIAL DANCING
- 8:30 PM
SPECIALTY WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
NOT INCLUDED WITH YOUR WEEKEND PASS
THE INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED/ ALL-STAR WORKSHOP
THE CENTRE AT NORTH PARK
10040 Addison Avenue
Franklin Park, IL 60131
18
APRIL
ERIC BYERS & MARIA BIILEYCHIK
- THE INT/ADV/AS WORKSHOP
- 5:30 - 6:20 PM
DYNAMIC MASTERSY: SPEED CHANGES & MUSICAL POWER
Take your West Coast Swing to the next level! In this high-energy intermediate-to-all-star workshop, you’ll learn how to dramatically shift speeds — from slow, smooth, and connected to fast, explosive, and powerful — all while staying deeply musical.
We’ll break down advanced techniques for building and releasing tension, creating dynamic contrast, and using speed changes to enhance connection, styling, and expression. You’ll leave with tools that make your dancing more exciting, musical, and professional-looking on the social floor or in competition.
This class is designed for experienced dancers who already know the basics and want to add real depth and wow-factor to their movement. Partners will rotate.
- WSDC intermediate, advanced, or all-star points required or....
- Anyone can take this class but...
- Only Int, Adv or All-star WSDC pointed attendees can rotate in the main group & ask questions
- Novice or those without points can take this class and rotate in a second group
Interested in private lessons with these amazing champions? Contact Eddie at gottadancep@gmail.com for more information.