CJ Caraway
CJ competes at the All Star level, and Masters. He is also 1 of the 3 event directors for (W3). CJ began his dance career as a Swing-out dancer in 2003and participated in the S-Factor, a very competitive dance team. From there he came over to West Coast Swing. For privates you can reach him at: cjcaraway.com/work-with-me .
Britni Weaver
Britni competes as an advanced follow and an intermediate leader on the WSDC circuit. She’s avid in both roles in West Coast Swing switching roles with ease. She also travels the circuit as a DJ. (DJ 2 eyes)
To contact Britni please text: 214-284-6665
Joel and Amanda Gorman
Joel and Amanda have been studying West Coast Swing for over 20 years. They competed at the Advanced level and have taught for Texas Classic/2155 for many years. They love the Dallas community and are eager to find ways to give back and help to grow the Dallas “Westie” scene. The Sandbox (2155) is where they learned to dance in their twenties, and now 2155 is a second home to their son, Michael. They believe that you can always learn and improve your dance and they regularly study and work with some of the best in the industry to continue to hone their craft.
Haley Hauglum
Haley has been dancing practically her entire life with a background in many different styles such as jazz, tap, ballet and modern dance. While living in Boston she found a love for ballroom dance, as well as West Coast Swing, both socially and competitively. Haley competed all over the Northeast before moving home to Texas and is excited to continue bringing West Coast Swing to the community. She competes at the All Star level.
Judy Megaffin
Judy began West Coast Swing dancing and competing in 1996 in Tulsa, OK, then moved to the DFW area in 2007. She has competed 30 different routines around the country and continues to keep her WCS teacher and judging training current. She competes at Masters level. Judy teaches all levels of WCS at 2155.
Annie Kapitan
Annie started her dancing career at the age of three when she started with tap, ballet and jazz. When she was 5, she picked up clog dancing and contemporary and was a part of a Dance Academy for thirteen years in Crowley, TX. In 2017, she started WCS and quickly fell in love with the dance. She has been a part of the Las Vegas, Raleigh and Dallas communities where she competes as an Intermediate Lead and Follow.
Keaton Rudd
Keaton has found west coast swing dance and added it to his passions. He competes on the wcs circuit at an advanced level.
Augie Leija
Fluent in English, Spanish, and “body language,” Augie is an instructor and competitive dancer in both the Country & Western Dancesport and West Coast Swing scenes, often competing alongside his students. He focuses on clean technique while keeping lessons fun, using everyday movement to help dancers of any level feel comfortable and improve. He loves seeing students gain confidence, find their style, and genuinely enjoy the dance.
Facebook messenger or 817-879-7054
Currently accepting private lessons.
Julie Winspear
Julie fell in love with west coast swing not long ago. She competes regularly on the west coast swing circuit. She is now competing at the All Star Level. Watch out! Julie loves a good pun! To contact her for privates you can msg on instagram: @chuliecat
Maria Bileychik
Additional West Coast instructor / Hosts WCS Events and Workshops :
Maria has an extensive background in ballroom dance, having trained in her home country of Balarus. She found a new home in Dallas in 2020 and lives here with her young family. Her passion for West Coast Swing shines through in all her movements. Maria also competes on the WSDC circuit in the All Star level. With Maria, it’s always a barrel of fun!
Noelle Hoeppner (aka Felicia)
Noelle currently dances at the All Star level on the WSDC circuit. She has a background in country competition, gymnastics, cheerleading captain, and childhood summer ballroom programs. She started dancing when she moved in with her Grandma and began helping/travelling with the shoe store- Karizmah Dance Shoes, when she was around 9/10 yrs old. She has a light background in competitive choir, baking, and enjoys painting as well!
She is currently only teaching as time permits, and as needed, on Wednesdays in a sub capacity.
Denny Pham
Looking forward to having Denny on our Wed teacher rotations. He’s an upcoming one to look forward to for sure. He competes on occasion at the advanced level as a lead.
Currently he’s on as a volunteer teach assist, as needed.
Trenten Jackson
Trenten, also known as The Dancing Nomad. He aims to have danced in all 50 states! Trenten competes predominantly as a lead in the All Star Division on the wcs circuit. Find him on Instagram: @danceall50.