ABOUT
Oregon's Winter West Coast Swing Event!
Event Co-Directors Trudy Thatcher and John Lindo welcome you to Rose City Swing! Rose City Swing is a concept with one thing in mind: sharing our passion in dance. We are here to help spread the love, joy, and creative spirit of our community. With that in mind, our goal is to be self-sustaining, while remaining available to as many people as possible. Our events are intended to always be warm, welcoming, fun and challenging, no matter what your level of experience or commitment.
We care about the well being of all our event participants. Please read our Mission and Values Statement and abide by our Event Policies.
Co-Director
Trudy Thatcher
Trudy started out as a ballerina in a young regional troupe that performed with principals of the New York City Ballet and went on to become a member of the very first squad of Portland Trailblazer dancers.
Later she was introduced to Lindy and Balboa and when she discovered West Coast Swing, she never looked back!
In December 2010 Trudy became a WCS judge certified through the National Dance Dynamics Certification Board and now loves to judge, dance, coach and teach in the Pacific Northwest.
Co-Director
John Lindo
John Lindo is an invaluable presence at West Coast Swing Dance events – from international conventions to regional workshops.
John teaches, judges, coaches, choreographs, and is one of the most sought-after DJs on the circuit.
But all of that pales in comparison to the way John consistently wows crowds with his exciting and entertaining competitive dancing.
Rose City Swing Mission & Values Statement
Rose City Swing is committed to creating a diverse environment where all people are treated equitably with dignity, courtesy and respect.
Each of us is unique and contributes to the community by the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. For some, it means summoning the courage to stand up and speak out, sharing opinions or experiences. For others, it means listening with patience and empathy, creating an environment conducive to dialogue. For all of us, it means asking questions, respecting answers, being open to fresh perspectives, and most importantly, appreciating one another’s contributions to the community.
We believe our community is strongest when we embrace these principles as we work and dance together to make our vision a reality.
Thank you for helping us keep all our events safe.
Trudy Thatcher, Co-Event Director
John Lindo, Co-Event Director
