Announcing A New Location & Day for Charlotte Westies’ Weekly Dance!

Dear friends and fellow dancers,

On Monday December 9th, we were informed that the back room we use at the Bearded Buffalo for our Level 1 beginner class would be re-purposed into a formal sitting area in January 2025. In addition, the weekly rental rate for the remainder of the space would be increased by 50%. While there are ways to compensate for rising costs, we have no suitable solution to replace the lost space. 

No one relishes the thought of moving a successful weekly event, but we have no choice if we want to ensure the long term health of Charlotte Westies. Fortunately we’ve identified an even better space – one that will allow us more room for group lessons, social dancing and future growth.

OUR NEW HOME FOR WEEKLY LESSONS AND DANCE

Beginning TUESDAY, JANUARY 14th, our new location:

QC Dance Studio
8514 Park Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
(Quail Hollow Shopping Center)
https://queencity.dance

PLEASE NOTE: Our move is going to result in several format changes:

  • TUESDAY nights instead of Wednesday nights.
  • Start time until mid-June – doors open at 8:00 PM; lessons shortly thereafter. 7:30 PM start after mid-June.
  • The pre-lesson warm-up session will be discontinued until at least mid-June.
  • Due to higher costs, the price will change to $15, which includes lessons and dance. (Even without the move, prices would have likely changed at BB due to the rent increase.) 

THE EXCITING PART

QC Dance Studio is one of the premier ballrooms in the Charlotte area. It is very spacious and ideal for our training and dancing needs. It has plenty of free parking and lots of restaurants nearby, including some in the same shopping center. It’s in a central Charlotte location, and a short distance from I-485 and I-77. And for those who want an alcoholic beverage, brown-bagging is allowed.

PLEASE JOIN US!

We understand these changes will make it easier for some, and harder for others. That has been the most difficult thing we’ve had to come to grips with as we’ve searched for a new home. Over the past three years at BB, many new friendships have been formed, and the Charlotte Westies dance family has grown considerably. We truly hope each and every one of you will choose to continue being a part of our local West Coast Swing dance journey!

Sincerely, 

The Charlotte Westies Leadership Team