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The Lineup: Our Talented & Most Wanted Instructors
Meet Your DJs
Rick Dominguez's Bio
Rick Dominguez has been a club and mobile DJ for 40 years running. His residency at Oil Can Harry’s in Studio City became the place he’d call home for 26 years until they closed their doors in 2020. There he formed so many special bonds and memories with so many wonderful people, so much more than just friends, to this day, we still like to call our OCH Family!
Rick currently has established residency in West Hollywood at Micky’s Nightclub with Dude Ranch every Tuesday night and with Borderline Presents (formerly Borderline Bar & Grill) now running several country dance nights on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays catering to our 18+ line dancers with locations in Agoura Hills at the Canyon Club, SC Sports Center in Santa Clarita, and Tarantula Hill Brewery in Thousand Oaks.
Monthly, Bi-monthly DJ & instructor gigs include Red Engine Brewery in Filmore we have “Hot Country Nights” now every Friday night, creating a fun space for all ages. Precinct Bar in DTLA brings us a great Saturday Queer Country Evening with “Hogtied” every first Saturday on the month from 5pm-9pm!
Along with Trademark Brewing Co. in Long Beach with our LGBTQIA safe space for Friday night line dancing once a month, as well as a monthly guest DJ spot at Gaslamp in Long Beach and the Ranch in Anaheim, Bombay Bar & Grill in Ventura, Buckle & Boots in Lancaster. Other queer country nights at The Eagle in Silverlake with “OUTLAW” Classic Country Night, and Desert 5 Spot in Hollywood with “Buck Wild”.
As a line dance instructor and UCWDC World champion choreographer, Rick is known for dances like Crossing the Border, Call Me Señorita, Bambalam w/Jonno, Sweet Tea-Southbound, Dance Like Yo Daddy, Do Si Do, Loosen Up My Buttons, Blue Jeans On, You Look Good, Cherry Bottom Boom (U Gurl) w/Jonno & Adia, Everybody Have a Good Time, Ex’s & Oh’s w/Jonno, DMMD It, Shake It Like That w/Jonno, Giddy Up (We Don’t Want To Miss the Twain) w/Jonno, Tequila Snaps, The Door (Show Me), Help! (I Had Some), Georgia Ways, Rhinestone Rock and Honky-Tonk Twister, as well as several other local favorites.
Rick also DJ’s and teaches line dances throughout the country with various clubs and organizations like IAGLCWDC with stops in Austin, Miami, Phoenix, Denver, New Yorks Fire Island, Montreal, Calgary, Las Vegas, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco, Columbus, New Orleans, Louisville, Boise, San Diego, Palm Springs and Reno.
Rick is the founder of the LA Wranglers, the award-winning country western dance team now in our 23rd season, providing entertainment for rodeos, festivals and private events, most recently featured on Facebooks influencers pride celebration with Kalen Allen and performances at Stagecoach and Diplo’s Honkytonk Dance arena 6 years running, LA Pride festival in Hollywood and Long Beach Pride’s country stage. Disney’s Pride Nites, DTLA Music Center Summer Dance Nights, and were looking forward to hosting this, our very own event WWLA this August 21-24!
Rick is also the creator of WWLA (Wrangler Weekend Los Angeles) a local country western and line dance convention now in its 14th year held at the Burbank Marriott with 4 days and nights of classes and theme parties bringing in amazing talent and guests from all over the country!
Rick makes it his goal to make sure everyone has the time of their lives every time they set foot on the dance floor… and oh yes yes! He takes requests!
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Our Instructors
Wren Newman and Scot McKay's Bio
Wren’s extensive training began early with a childhood of competitive gymnastics. After gymnastics, she devoted herself to various forms of dance before falling in love with West Coast Swing. She dances, teaches, competes, and judges at local, national, and international locations. As a member and former officer of the Seattle Swing Dance Club, she helps to foster the local WCS community spreading her passion for West Coast Swing to a growing community of dancers. If you see her on a dance floor - ask her to dance!
Scot began dancing country western in 2002 and fast became one of the most sought-after leads on the dance floor. He began dancing West Coast Swing about a year after starting country dancing and started sharing his love of the dance through teaching in 2014. As a past board member and president of the Seattle Swing Dance Club he continues to grow the West Coast Swing community with outreach programs geared toward new dancers.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Dusty and Lisa Wetzler's Bio
Dusty Wetzler brings joy, energy and enthusiasm to every class—not just as a husband and the proud father of five wonderful children, but as a guide who loves seeing dancers’ faces light up the moment they discover they can. Based in Spokane-Valley (with a foot lightly tapping across North Idaho), he’s the founder of LiteFeet Entertainment, where fitness, friendship, and fun meld into motion and connection. Through weekly swing and line dance classes, private lessons, DJing, MCing, or event partnerships, Dusty brings kinetic joy wherever communities gather!
Married to his dance-partner-in-life, Lisa—who ships her own choreography magic as LiteFeet’s Chief Choreography Officer (CCO)—Dusty channels his love for family and art into every floor he graces. Beyond the dance floor, he’s a real estate broker with Windermere in Spokane-Valley and lives by the Rotary ideal of serving community. Dance meets connection meets helping folks find home—that’s Dusty’s rhythm!
What lights Dusty up most? Seeing someone step out of their comfort zone and find their groove. Whether it’s easing wedding jitters with lessons before the first dance or lighting up a fundraiser or corporate event with movement, he believes dance is the spark that invites people to become their best, most expressive selves!
Lisa Wetzler, from Spokane, Washington, brings over 25 years of dance experience as a passionate line dancing and swing instructor, national competitor, and finalist for both performance and choreography. She teaches all levels from new to advanced, and all ages from kids to seniors! Known for her empathy, passion, and excitement, Lisa is dedicated to sharing her love of dance and helping every student grow with confidence, skill, and joy!
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Monica Moudy's Bio
Monica has been teaching in Olympia since 2011 and has over 25 years’ experience including: multiple dance teams, including partner and line dance. She has been instructing privately and with Big Whisky Saloon, plus attending various dance conventions (including instructing, taking classes for line dancing and partner classes.)
Monica was a member, instructor and president of the Evergreen Country Dancers and Dancing Dragons. She has taught for Big Whisky Saloon for the past 14 years and has competed in line dance competitions, winning the first Sweetheart Jamboree Line Dance- Jack or Jill Competition in 2016, as well as participated in 2018 UCWDC line dance competition in Portland, OR.
Dancing is a very big part of her life as she is currently teaching three nights a week and gets out to dance whenever she can. Monica's goal for all people that take her classes is to have fun, learn a few new dance steps and always remember - you never make a mistake, it's just your own personal variation.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Christina Lyon's Bio
Howdy! I’m Christina Lyon, and I’m honored to be your instructor at this year’s Sweetheart Jamboree!
The line dance bug bit me when I joined West Coast Country Heat dance team in 2009, and I danced with them until 2023. While in that time, we were blessed with a UCWDC World Championship in 2022, and a ACDA National Championship in 2023. I’ve taught dance since 2010, teaching and DJing all across the PNW, and am now doing the same in Alabama since 2023!
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Taylor Winningham's Bio
As a native of Arizona, I began formal dancing at the age of nineteen. Beginning with ballet, modern, modern jazz, hip hop, and funk, I started my formal training at Wagner’s Dance Studio, also studying at Dance Inc. and The Edge Dance Studio in California.
With MCC as my next stop, I took ballet, modern, and modern jazz performing in their “Fantasy Flight” dance performance and the musical rendition of “Anything Goes”.
I performed with Hart to Hart Entertainment including dancing for the Super Bowl XXX. My next performance came with Desert Stages in Scottsdale performing in the musical “Footloose”.
In 1999 I started my partner dance training with Fred Astaire’s. In my two years with Fred Astaire, I competed, taught, and performed shows all over our valley. Embarking on the idea of “starting my own studio”, I left to teach on my own in 2001. I started with teaching non credit dance classes at Mesa Community College, City of Chandler and also teaching in conjunction with Scottsdale Community College. I taught group and private lessons at Fatcat Ballroom from 2011-2020. I competed professionally around the country from 2013-2016.
I moved to Anacortes, Washington the summer of 2021 and opened Rhythm Studio the following year. I have been spreading the love and joy of dancing every moment that I can here in northwest Washington.
My proficiency includes many forms of dance, classical to social. My primary strengths in teaching are social partner dances . ie Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Night Club 2-step, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Rumba.
My style of teaching is very laid back and relaxed, but is still a very learned atmosphere. Upon completion you will have a feeling of accomplishment accompanied by laughter along the way.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Robin Robinson's Bio
Robin is a retired teacher and coach for over 38 years as a Teacher/Coach at the High School level and as Head Baseball coach and Teacher at the College level. His education includes a Bachelor’s degree from Willamette University and two master’s degrees from Lewis & Clark College.
Robin discovered Dance in 1990 and has not taken a day off. Teaching Swing dance, Country dance, Martial Arts, and Conditioning at the College for 28 years before retirement. IF that is not enough, he also teaches at Dance with Joy dance studio, Let’s Dance Portland, and the famous Bushwhackers in Tualatin.
West Coast Swing and Hustle are his favorite dances, but he also teaches 2 Step, Night Club 2, Cha Cha, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Waltz and more.
Robin is also an Instructor on a Caribbean Swing and Country Dance cruise every year. (ask for details)
He has taught at many Dance festivals in the past, including 15 years at Sweetheart. You will see him at the evening social dances until closing most nights, please ask him to dance.
Robin lives in Portland, Oregon, happily retired and has two children, and 5 grandkids.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Evamarie Gordon's Bio
Meet Evamarie Gordon – the sassy sparkplug of the line dancing world, based out of Kenmore, WA! With her infectious energy and big heart, she’ll have you hungry for more.
Evamarie is not only a UCWDC award-winning Line Dance Champion, but is known across the country for her dynamic teaching style, fun-loving vibe, and fierce commitment to helping dancers of all levels find their groove. Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to level up, she’s got the moves andthe motivation.
As a dance fitness coach since 1990, Evamarie found the love of line dancing in the early 2000’s. Since 2019, she’s been lighting up the floor at The Sweetheart Jamboree teaching a variety of Urban line dance styles. You can catch her teaching intermediate/advanced classes on Wednesday nights in Kirkland, beginners on Tuesdays in Redmond, along with private parties & corporate events. Keep an eye out for her pop-up classes at the Big Block Brewery in Sammamish because dancing is always better with a cold one!
Wanna dance with her? Find Evamarie on Facebook at Line Dancing with Evamarie—your next favorite dance party is just a click away!
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Brad Eaton's Bio
Brad brings excitement, energy, determination, and innovation to any project. This includes Let’s Dance Portland. Brad began dancing 16 years ago when he met Robin Robinson, who gave him his first dance lesson. His passion for dance led him to start Let’s Dance Travel and now Let’s Dance Portland. As a real estate professional for Eaton Realty, Brad guides his clients through the buying or selling process. Eaton Realty Group is proud to be the Lead Sponsor of Let’s Dance Portland.
Brad and Michele met on the dance floor. He proposed to Michele on their first dance cruise. The following year, they created Let’s Dance Travel, which they successfully built into a 150-person dance cruise. In September 2021, Brad created Let’s Dance Portland, the most well-attended Thursday dance event.
Brad & Michele have been regular attendees of Sweetheart Jamboree since 2011.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Laura Bird's Bio
Laura Bird’s dance journey began in the vibrant community of Sequim, Washington, where her passion for musical theatre and the stage took root. From her High School years through her studies at the University of Washington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatrical Arts, performing became the heartbeat of her life.
After college, a chance encounter with line dancing at a local honky-tonk sparked a new obsession, leading her to devote the next 15 years of her life to learning Line, Two-Step, and Progressive Pattern Dance.
Three years ago, Laura’s move North of Spokane inspired her to establish Free Bird Dance, a venture that has transformed her life and the local dance community. Recently she has dove into the world of competitive team dance.
Off the dance floor, Laura is a dedicated wife to Jesse and a loving mother to their two boys, Waylon and Walker. Together, they cherish adventurous days by the lake and treasured family moments.
Laura’s heart lies in fostering connection, spreading joy, and uplifting those around her through the power of dance. With every class, event, and heartfelt smile, Laura Bird weaves rhythm, passion, and community into a vibrant tapestry, inspiring others to embrace life’s dance with joy and togetherness.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Stephen White's Bio
Stephen White has enjoyed a 20 year career as a dancer, choreographer, coach, performer, competitor, and teacher. He started teaching martial arts at the age of 13, fell in love with partner dancing at 18, and has been a full time dancer ever since. As a professional ballroom dancer, Stephen has been an instructor, staff trainer, assistant studio manager, and a competitor in American Rhythm. Along the way he found West Coast Swing, and dove head first into the community. He’s had the pleasure of competing through the ranks to become a Champion level dancer, and has had the opportunity to bring his love for the dance to over 20 different countries, and learn many more styles of dance along the way. He looks forward to bringing his depth of experience, whimsical humor, and wide knowledge base to Sweetheart Jamboree.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Lauren Rozzano's Bio
Lauren’s delight for line dancing was sparked when she witnessed a line dance team in a large Pacific Northwest parade. This experience ignited a passion for practicing and learning the history and art of line dancing.
She quickly advanced with perseverance and earned a spot on the West Coast Country Heat dance team in 2013. She was on the team for four years and performed all around Washington State including the Evergreen State Fair. In 2014, Lauren started line dance instructing at a fitness center in Carnation, Washington.
After moving to Montana in 2019, Lauren was surprised at the lack of a line dance community in the state. She determined to bring line dance back to the area by offering classes for the community and the next generation. She currently operates a vibrant line dancing class in Kalispell, Montana, teaches partner dances, instructs at private events, choreographs first dances for weddings and leads line dancing classes at the Flathead Community College.
Her teaching-style is one of encouragement and she stays true to original choreography for each dance before teaching alternative or advanced moves. Her humor, joy and creative flair shine through when she is teaching beginner and advanced students leaving each person more confident and advanced in their dancing skills.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Diane Johnson Shields's Bio
For close to 40 years I have been out on the dance floor, learning and loving both line dancing and partner dancing. That love for dancing has now been shared with others over the last 4 plus years and nothing has brought me more joy. At its core, dancing is all about having fun, meeting great people, and enjoying the dance and the music - that’s exactly the kind of atmosphere myself, and others who come dancewith me love to create in my classes and events. Community is at the utmost importance to me so my classes are located in the community that I love. Every opportunity I can I strive to give back to helping to make the place that I love a better one for everyone. What started as just me teaching has grown into Lady Di Dancin’—a team of 5 amazing instructors alongside me! Together, we create a fun, welcoming space for dancers of all levels to laugh, learn, and enjoy dancing. Whether you’re brand new or have been dancing for years, there’s always a spot for you on the dance floor with us to laugh, learn, have fun and dance together.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM
Ramon Prado Jr's Bio
My Dancing journey started when I was a young kid, socially learning styles from Latin America. However, I eventually got the courage to take classes to be able to understand the technical aspects of dance. As time went on, I eventually branched out into other styles like urban, ballroom, or swing, in which I will always be grateful to have the opportunity to learn from talented dancers across various styles. Without their encouragement, I wouldn’t be where I am today and have the passion to teach others with any chance I get.
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Friday:
10 - 11am ~ Red's Nightclub - BANG BANG ROOM -
Saturday:
2 - 3pm ~ Cowboy Cha Cha - DOLLY ROOM