Learn from the best!
In addition to the open workshops included with the weekend pass, we also offer these amazing “add-ons”: Special Workshops and Intensives. Something for everyone!
2026 INTENSIVES
Convention "KICK OFF":
WORKSHOP w/ Skylar Pritchard & Ryan Boz
- PLus -the "Just for Fun" J&J"
Thursday July 4 Starting @ 7:00pm
Paradise Ballroom
Kick off your P4J event weekend with a workshop, social dancing and a “Just for Fun” J&J contest.
Masters: Join Host Sharon Valk at the Masters’ Meet & Greet @6pm at the Manor House.
Thursday Night Kick-Off activities are included for
full weekend passholders.
For our Thursday evening guests without a weekend pass, we have a la carte pricing:
Dance & Workshop for GPSDC Members = $10
Dance & Workshop for Non-Members = $15
Dance Only for GPSDC Members = $7
Dance Only for Non-Members = $10
NEWCOMER/NOVICE "SPECIAL WORKSHOP" with Alexander Stavola & Rachel Bowlby
Friday, July 3rd
3 hour workshop
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Breaks will be taken
Fee: $10
The newcomer track at Phoenix 4th of July is taught by the Florida All-Star team, Alexander Stavola and Rachel Bowlby. They love to share their knowledge with new dancers, teaching them to feel confident on the dance floor while they learn the language of dance.
The Newcomer workshop is tailored to your needs, provides a welcoming environment, opportunity to make friends and learn west coast swing.
After 3 hours you will have the skills and confidence to dance socially with anyone on the dance floor.
After the workshop, join the dancers in the main ballroom to practice what you learned.
If you’d like to come social dance on Friday or Saturday evening, you can buy individual evening passes for just $15 each night.
Fireworks on the patio Friday evening.
ROBERT ROYSTON
2 HOUR INTENSIVE
Thursday July 2 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Arizona Ballroom
Fee: $60 by June 15
$75 after June 15
How to Make Your Dance Look Better
Benji Schwimmer
2 HOUR INTENSIVE
Friday July 3 – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Arizona Ballroom
Fee: $60 by June 15
$75 after June 15
“ FUNdamentals “ – An all out deep dive into WCS technique using Basic and Advanced fundamental application in a method for Nov-Champion dancers.
Improving your knowledge on fundamentals and learning how to train them WILL greatly improve your dance ability, teaching ability and aid you in cutting through the often murky waters of Westie misinformation.
HUGO MIGUEZ & STACY KAY
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - Mastering Momentum:
Drive Drift, & Control
Saturday July 4 10:00am-12:00pm
Arizona Ballroom
Fee: $60 by June 15
$75 after June 15
Leading and following cynamic momentum changes. Traveling with power while maintaining supreme control.Fine tuning body flight and direction changes for a seamless flow.
Why it’s needed:
Top Level dancers want next-level confidence. This is the key to making those big, bold movements look effortless.
Gary Mcintyre & susan kirklin
2 HOUR INTENSIVE - styling & footwork under pressure
Sunday Morning July 2
9:30am-11:30pm
Arizona Ballroom
$50 by June 15
$60 after June 15
COUNTRY BOOT CAMP
4 COUNTRY DANCE WORKSHOPS, SWING COMPETITION & EVENING DANCE PARTY – Arizona Ballroom
- Saturday July 4th- Afternoon + Evening
- Country Workshops start @ 2:00pm.
- Country Dance party starts @ 7:00pm.
“Country Bundle”: Includes ANY 4 workshops + Evening Country Dance party admission.
$75 for non-passholders
$50 for event passholders
-OR-
$20 per individual workshop.
$15 for Evening Dance party admission only – for non-passholders.
Competition Entry Fee: $25 per couple.
Don't forget to check out the "FREE" WORKSHOPS included in your weekend pass, in addition to these amazing premium intensives, ALL WEEKEND LONG!
Check the schedule for all workshops included with your pass.
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