West Coast Swing Intensive with Kyle Fitzgerald

Competitors' Intensive
and Party with
Fernanda Dubiel

March 8, 2025

Join us in Amersfoort for the Competitors' Intensive and a social dance party with our guest teacher Fernanda Dubiel.

Experienced teacher and Champion level dancer
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Social dance party
Intensive taught in English
Available for private lessons

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Fernanda Dubiel, is a talented dancer from Brazil with Polish ancestry. In 2024 Fernanda qualified to compete in Champion division, after competing in AllStar for only 18 months. Faernanda's dedication extends beyond personal achievements. She embraces the excitement of competition, the joy of performing, and the transformative power of dance. To her, dance holds the key to positive change in the world.

Fernanda Dubiel is a down-to-earth and positive individual who loves social dancing. Her uplifting attitude and ability to uplift those around her make her a valued member of the dance community worldwide.

She discovered her passion for dance at age 6. Starting with ballet, and not very long after that she explored tango, Brazilian zouk, and various other styles like cha-cha, samba, bachata, and salsa. At age 9, she fell in love with West Coast Swing, and when she was 10 she started learning English to be able to speak with Jordan and Tatiana.

Seeking growth and new experiences, Fernanda moved to Lyon, France, at the age of 16, immersing herself in West Coast Swing and expanding her understanding of French culture. Currently living in Poland and travelling the world as a West Coast Swing teacher, coach, judge and competitor. She is looking forward to teach in The Netherlands for the first time and to get to know the Dutch West Coast Swing community

– 2024 10th place in the Classic Division at The Open,
- 2023 2nd place Cabaret Division at The Open

Schedule

Saturday March 8, 2025
18:00 - 21:00 Competitors Intensive
21:00 – 01:00 Social dance party

Level

We use a set of criteria for every level to make sure everybody in that level is at the same standard. This way every student in that class knows that the other students are at the same level. So they know they can keep up and they can help to grow the other students too.

Level requirements

You have significant experience with elasticity, standard patterns, footwork, body pulse, and turns. And you are familiar dancing Left Side Pass, Under arm Turn, Sugar Push and Whip including some basic variations!

This intensive is NOT for absolute beginners!

Tickets

Check your level before registering. I am always happy to answer your questions. Contact me in person or send an e-mail or WhatsApp .

Competitors' Intensive

EarlyBird ( until February 21st ) € 45

NormalBird (until March 5th) € 50

Saturday social is included in your Competitors' Intensive ticket

Max 30 spots available. We recommend you to book early to benefit from our discount prices. We expect to sell out, so do not wait too long to register!

Saturday Social Only

EarlyBird (until February 21st) € 7,50

NormalBird (until March 5th) € 8,50

LateBird € 10,00

Private lesson

Contact Miranda in person or send an e-mail or WhatsApp for more information

Ticket policies

Pass purchases are final and non-refundable. For special circumstances please contact me!

Transfer policies

Primarily you can only transfer you registration to someone in the same role and the same level as a substitute. Exceptions can be made if it benefits the role-balance.
If you like to transfer your ticket to another human, please contact us before you transfer so we can confirm it is a legimit transfer and we can update our administration.
Finding a substitute should be done in an acceptable manner, without any abuse or misuse. We reserve the right to decline any registration transfer request that does not comply with these guidelines.

Venue

De Danswerkplaats
Oude Fabrieksstraat 20
3812 PH Amersfoort

How to get there

By Train

Train station Amersfoort Centraal (15 minutes by foot)

By Bus

Bus 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 76 busstop Amersfoort, De Nieuw Stad ( 2 min by foot)

By Car

Check out your journey in the google map on this page.
Free Parking:
Put your navigation to the intersection "Kleine Koppel, Brabantsestraat" and find a free parking spot:
- Kleine Koppel (very limited space)
- Brabantsestraat
- Limburgsestraat (partly 2-hour parking limits)
- The area across the bridge, away from the center (for example Kwekersweg, Koppelweg, Grote Koppel, De Vendelier). Only 5 minutes by foot.
Paid parking:
Parkinglot Oliemolenkwartier (free parking after 22.00)
Be aware that it is not allowed to park on the Oude Fabrieksstraat!! Parking is strictly enforced!

The entrance of the venue is at the right side of restaurant Hoog Vuur. Enter the blue door and turn left.

Dinner options

There are several restaurants within 5 minutes walking distance (navigate to Eemplein)

Mexican: Taco Rico

Italian: Olivia

Tapas: La Cubanita

Sushi: Sushi Today

Grill: Patates

Indian: Indian Accent

Frequently Asked Questions

DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?

Yes.

For the Competitors Intensive we expect that you are able to reliably execute basic pushes, passes, and whips as taught in our Essential classes (Intro I+Intro II). You have significant experience with elasticity, standard patterns, footwork, body pulse, and turns. And you are familiar dancing Left Side Pass, Under arm Turn, Sugar Push and Whip.

IS REGISTRATION REQUIRED?

Yes, Registration is required. No tickets at the door.

CAN I COME TO THE PARTY IF I DON'T TAKE THE INTENSIVE?

YES! We love it when you join us for the social dance on Saturday. Limited tickets will be available a little closer to the event.

CAN I TRANSFER MY TICKET IF I CAN'T MAKE IT?

Sorry to hear you can't make it!
To ensure a smooth and fair transfer process, we have established the following rules:

Primarily you can only transfer you registration to someone in the same role and the same level as a substitute. Exceptions can be made if it benefits the role-balance.

If you like to transfer your ticket to another human, please contact us before you transfer so we can confirm it is a legimit transfer and we can update our administration or we can help you transfer to someone on the waitinglist.
Finding a substitute should be done in an acceptable manner, without any abuse or misuse. We reserve the right to decline any registration transfer request that does not comply with these guidelines.

Competitors' Intensive and Party with Fernanda Dubiel