West Coast swing Instructors

Elizabeth Watts, Owner

Elizabeth was raised in the greater Seattle area and moved to Bend in 2018. She’s been dancing since middle school: Irish, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and now West Coast Swing. She loves spending time outdoors with her dogs and bringing her passion for dance to Central Oregon! Her and her partner, James, travel to WCS conventions to grow as dancers and expand the community. Elizabeth is excited to teach dancers of all skill levels how to grow in technique and in their own personal style.

James Wyke, Owner

Elizabeth Watts, Owner

Born and raised in Bend OR, James was always interested in dance from a young age. Most recently started learning country swing and quickly discovered West coast. He currently competes at events with his partner Elizabeth to workshops to expand his knowledge of this dance. He also DJs regularly for social events.

Chuck Brown

Elizabeth Watts, Owner

Sara Lee Conners

Chuck Brown is a current Champion-level dance competitor with over 25 years of experience. He is recognized as a top international dance instructor/coach, head judge, NASDE Circuit and US Open Certified Primary Judge, DJ, event promoter, community builder and business consultant. Read his full bio here.

Sara Lee Conners

Sara Lee Connors is new to Bend, but not new to dance! She has been dancing for almost 10 years and LOVES to share her joy of social dancing. She teaches West Coast Swing, plus Lindy Hop, Blues, and Balboa with Bend Lindy Hop!

James Register

Sara Lee Conners

James Register

Bio coming soon!

other adult dance class Instructors

Valerie Cummings, Ballroom & ECS

Valerie comes to us with over 30 years of experience in the ballroom dance world. With several competition wins under her belt, she is sure not to disappoint! Valerie teaches the Foxtrot, American Tango, Waltz and Rumba. She can be reached at valdances@hotmail.com.

Sara Lee Connors, Lindy Hop

Valerie Cummings, Ballroom & ECS

Sara Lee Connors is new to Bend, but not new to dance! She has been dancing for 10 years and LOVES to share her joy of social dancing. She won 1st place competition awards in Solo Charleston, Lindy Couples, and Jack and Jill, at the 2016 Boise City Swing, as well as 1st place in Solo Blues at Salt Lake LindyCon in 2017. She loves to dance Lindy Hop Swing, Blues, Balboa and West Coast Swing.

Emanuel Colombo, Latin

Valerie Cummings, Ballroom & ECS

Emanuel Colombo, Latin

Originally from San Cipriano, Argentina, Emanuel Colombo, has danced on stage and television internationally for 12 years. He trained at renowned and prestigious institutes such as the IUNA Institute in Buenos Aires and Dactilares in Lima, Peru. Although he still performs regularly, he also loves the energy and personal connection with students that dance classes provide. His classes are based on dance styles such as salsa, hip hop, contemporary, cha cha and ballroom. His passion and enthusiasm for dance is both infectious and addictive.

Fitness Instructors

Lisa Robbins, SHiNE™ Dance Fitness

After taking her first dance fitness class years ago, Lisa Robbins was hooked. She eventually taught classes as a substitute instructor until teaching her own classes this past year. She believes exercise should be fun, inclusive and effective. She is certified to teach SHiNE™ Dance Fitness.

Lindsey Beltran, Zumba

Lisa Robbins, SHiNE™ Dance Fitness

Lindsey has been a ZIN™ Member/Zumba Instructor in Bend Oregon since Sep 2008 and absolutely loves teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: the variety of music and dance styles that Zumba embodies, creates a party atmosphere that swirls throughout the room and brings people together. Lindsey has been committed to building a supportive Zumba community for over 10 years. Dancing together is a joy to experience and and to share with others. This is what feeds her soul.