Past Events
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — we're trying a new format in August! Each week covers a push pattern, a turn pattern, and something new. Every lesson stands on its own, so jump in any week. No experience needed.
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — we're trying a new format in August! Each week covers a push pattern, a turn pattern, and something new. Every lesson stands on its own, so jump in any week. No experience needed.
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — we're trying a new format in August! Each week covers a push pattern, a turn pattern, and something new. Every lesson stands on its own, so jump in any week. No experience needed.
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Join us for a special workshop weekend with guest instructor Lizzy Spann! The weekend features beginner and social dancing, workshops, a guided practice, a competitors' retreat, private lessons, and a board game night.
Private lessons are available Friday and Saturday. To book a slot, email southwestiesabq@gmail.com or text (480) 292-6023. Lizzy's rate is $120 per 45 min, paid directly to her.
Registration for RSVP-required events (guided practice, board game night, and competitors' practice) are open! Checkout the links in the schedule below!.
Pricing
- Thursday social dance — $3 (returning dancers); free for first-timers.
- Friday guided practice — $20. Student rate: $10.
- Saturday workshops — $20 each or $50 for all three. Student rates: $15 each or $35 for all three.
- Sunday competitors' practice — $25.
- Board game night — Free (RSVP required).
- Private lessons — $120 per 45 min, paid directly to Lizzy.
* A small surcharge will be added to Venmo transactions with SouthWesties.
Schedule
Thursday, July 30
| 7:00–7:45 PM |
Beginner Lesson with Lizzy Spann
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. Topic TBD. |
| 7:45–10:00+ PM |
WCS Social Dance
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. All levels welcome. |
Friday, July 31
| 10:00 AM–3:45 PM |
Private Lessons — 3 SLOTS LEFT
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center (small room). Slots: 10:00–10:45 AM, 11:00–11:45 AM, 1:00–1:45 PM. Email southwestiesabq@gmail.com or text (480) 292-6023 to book. |
| 5:30–7:30 PM |
Guided Practice
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. RSVP required — limit 30. Guided Practice Sign-Up |
| 8:00 PM–Midnight |
Board Game Night with Lizzy Spann
Free. RSVP required. Board Game Night Sign-Up |
Saturday, August 1
| 10:30–11:15 AM |
Private Lesson — SOLD OUT
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center (small room). Email southwestiesabq@gmail.com or text (480) 292-6023 to book. |
| 12:00–1:00 PM |
Workshop 1 with Lizzy Spann
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. |
| 1:15–2:15 PM |
Workshop 2 with Lizzy Spann
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. |
| 2:30–3:30 PM |
Workshop 3 with Lizzy Spann
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center. Workshop(s) Sign-Up |
| 3:45–5:45 PM |
Private Lessons — SOLD OUT
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center (small room). Email southwestiesabq@gmail.com or text (480) 292-6023 to book. |
Sunday, August 2
| 12:00–2:30 PM |
Competitors' Practice
Lloyd Shaw Dance Center (small room). RSVP required — limit 20. Bring your ideas on what to focus on! Competitor's Practice Sign-Up |
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thursday WCS Social Dance
📍 Lloyd Shaw Dance Center — 5506 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
🕖 7:00 PM
Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!
Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.