The Swing Literacy Intensive is an incredible experience! Myles & Tessa create a supportive, encouraging environment and their passion for improving the experience of the dancers is obvious. Drawing on their extensive background in dance, sports, and pedagogy, they have created a progressive and comprehensive curriculum, which builds a strong foundation and gives dancers a toolbox of necessary skills to experience more success at every level. The Intensive gives everyone an opportunity to see it in action! It is full of mindblowing realizations when students put the pieces together, and those realizations and developing skills leave a lasting impact on the dancers. We use Swing Literacy methods and content now in our regular classes, and our students remember their Intensive like it was yesterday, always saying that they wish they could experience it again. Myles and Tessa bring along their Swing-Literacy-trained teachers as assistants so that students have support all around the room, and can feel the difference these skills make. This also provides us teachers with invaluable, hands-on, guided experience in teaching West Coast Swing to the highest standard possible, which does not exist anywhere else in our global community. I would highly recommend this Intensive to weekend conventions and local events.

That was the most amazing night!! I don't even know how I'm going to sleep after that! The Board has brought magic to our City and they don't even look out of breath! Myles and Tessa, the connection in myself and the people I danced with was so drastically different throughout the lesson. There's no turning back now for our community...this is an epic shift. 

Over the years, one thing has consistently stood out to me: their workshops are far more than just dance lessons. Myles and Tessa bring an unmistakable energy and a deep passion for the dance that transcends technical skills. 

When they step onto the dance floor, the world seems to pause for a moment. They create an environment where people connect, not only with each other but also with themselves. This is especially remarkable in a time when we all rush through life, with little time for relaxation. But with Myles and Tessa, there is space—space to learn, grow, and enjoy together.

What sets them apart from other instructors is their approach. While many dance teachers focus on teaching impressive moves or refining styling and technique, Myles and Tessa take a different path. They emphasize the connection between the dancers, regardless of their different backgrounds and personalities. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, everyone comes with the same goal: to become a better dancer and have a great time on the floor.

In their workshops, they highlight the essence of dancing together: you’re not just dancing for yourself, but also for your partner. Their method makes you aware of how you can adjust to each other, so both of you can enjoy the moment. This creates a deeper connection and fosters joint development, both as individuals and as dancers. It’s not just about the steps; it’s about finding harmony in movement and experience.

The beauty of their approach is that they bring dance back to its roots: a way to connect with others and with yourself. They remind us that dance is a social, physical, and emotional journey. You move, you connect, and you grow on multiple levels. West Coast Swing, in particular, is a special dance form because it also evolves, partly thanks to the ever-changing music.

For anyone looking to learn West Coast Swing on a deep fundamental level, their Swing Literacy Development Program provides the most complete and perfect source. Whether you're aiming for social dancing, competitions, or simply personal growth in your dance, their method offers a solid base to grow with.

I loved the Swing Literacy Intensive! Myles and Tessa were engaging, professional, witty and fun. Their teaching method allowed me to understand clearly that the feeling and quality of movement while dancing WCS is more fulfilling (and important) than just knowing the actual step patterns. They focused on the "nature" of the moves and coach us by incrementing step by step until we actually "get it". And I can tell that probably it was the intensive where I felt the most improvement (almost immediately!). I strongly recommend the Swing Literacy Intensive to everybody who wants to take their WCS dancing to the next level.

SLI was an amazing weekend, full of "aha!" moments for me. Myles and Tessa are not only great dancers, they are great teachers and communicators. 

I was a little apprehensive as a relative newcomer to WCS to attend, but I am so, so happy I did.  While it was an intensive weekend, as promised, it was never stressful or overwhelming. I acquired new skills and enhanced the ones I had, all while laughing and having fun. 

I noticed a change in my dancing right away. At the dances in the evening, I was more confident, more communicative, and more relaxed. Thanks to the Swing Literacy approach, I genuinely felt my partners and I were speaking the same language on the dance floor. 

I have only been dancing for a little while and the skills I have learned in SLI have helped me be more confident in my following. I love that Myles & Tessa teach the techniques behind some of the movements and not just the footwork. It is making me a much more confident dancer. Thank you!