
Welcome to Sunday Study Hall!
Guided Practice & Social Dance for West Coast Swing
with Samantha Buckwalter
Sunday, March 29, 2026
12:15–3:45 PM
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2:15 – 1:00 Guided Workshop w/ Guest Instructor Conor McClure
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1:00 – 3:45 Open Dancing/ Practice
This time join Conor McClure for a guided workshop to start your day with clear guidance on musicality, movement, and connection—giving you a clear path for practice throughout the session.
Sunday Study Hall is a choose-your-own-adventure West Coast Swing afternoon; part guided practice, part social tea dance, all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you want to social dance with friends, work intentionally on your dancing, or get feedback from instructors, you get to decide how you use the time. This is not a traditional class and not a rigid structure. Come as you are, dance how you want, and engage at the level that feels right for you.
You will NOT be able to use ATOMIC Ballroom credits for this event.
Comfort with basic West Coast Swing fundamentals is recommended. All levels welcome.
💲Prices:
- $30 – Full Experience*
- Start with the Blues Workshop, then immediately apply what you learn during guided practice, social dancing, and spotlight critiques.
- $20 – Sunday Study Hall Dance/Practice Only*
- $20 – Blues Workshop Only*
- *Note: ATOMIC Ballroom credits cannot be used for this event—this applies to both the class and the social dance.
-How You Can Use the Time-
- Social dance freely with friends
- Practice intentionally with a partner or solo
- Ask for on-the-spot feedback from instructors
- Observe, listen, and learn from others
- Participate in optional spotlight practice sessions
- Instructors will be circulating throughout the afternoon—available if you want guidance, and hands-off if you don’t.
-Optional Spotlight Critique Sessions-
For dancers who want a little extra focus, we’ll offer two spotlight practice times:
- 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM
- 3 slots per time / 12 total dancers will receive a short spotlight practice session
- Live, encouraging feedback from our instructors
- Open for everyone else to watch, listen, and learn
These are intentionally low-pressure and designed to support growth—not performance perfection. First-come, first-served. To claim a spotlight slot, reach out directly to Samantha.
-This Study Hall Is For You If…
- You want a Sunday afternoon tea-dance vibe
- You want freedom to social dance OR train
- You learn by doing, watching, or both
- You want feedback without pressure
Sign up today using the calendar on the left of the page, use the ATOMIC App, or talk to us at the front desk!