IN ONLY THREE SHORT YEARS, Andrew & Beverly Opyrchal have achieved amazing success on the competitive swing circuit matched by no other Alberta couple. Their expressive, passionate and dynamic style captures the attention of spectators and judges alike. Together, they have placed in the top three at 9 major events, including five 1st Place Wins in Strictly Swing categories from novice to advanced.
Students who learn from Andrew & Bev benefit from having professionals who’s strength lie in understanding connection, partnering, musicality, technique, and freestyle. Their knowledge comes from 15+ years experience dancing and teaching a variety of partnership dances in Latin, ballroom, country and swing in a social and competitive setting.
Andrew & Beverly Opyrchal’s
outstanding accomplishments speak
volumes about their dance skills &
knowledge of West Coast Swing.
Andrew’s tremendous talent and ability has won him eight 1st Place Wins, currently ranked 4th in Canada, behind our World Champions for the most first place wins according to the World Swing Dance Council (WSDC) points.
“The best part about taking lessons with Bev & Andrew is that they create a learning environment that is safe, supportative and encouraging for students no matter what their skill level, dance experience or goal. I learn so much from them. The lessons are fun. And even when I’m frustrated with myself, they have endless patience.” --Shok Dance student, social & competitive dancer
“Excellent lesson! Andrew and Beverly are pros in every way. Our lesson was fun and productive. We learn something new every time. Their teaching
method is very positive and effective. Andrew and Bev, you rock!” --Shok Dance student, social dancer
RECENT AWARDS
STRICTLY SWING1st Place 2011 Bridgetown Swing, Portland, OR
1st Place 2011 Palm Springs Summer Camp, Palm Springs, CA
1st Place 2010 Sea to Sky, Vancouver BC
1st Place 2010 Bridgetown Swing, Portland OR
1st Place 2009 Palm Springs New Years Dance, Palm Springs CA
1st Place 2009 Sea to Sky, Vancouver BC
1st Place 2009 Palm Springs Summer Camp, Palm Springs CA
JACK & JILL
1st Place 2011 Sea to Sky, Seattle, WA
1st Place 2011 Bridgetown Swing, Portland, OR
1st Place 2011 Palm Springs Summer Camp, Palm Springs, CA
1st Place 2010 Sea to Sky, Vancouver BC
1st Place 2010 Boogie By The Bay, San Francisco CA
1st Place 2010 Bridgetown Swing, Portland OR
1st Place 2010 Swingtime in the Rockies, Denver CO
1st Place 2009 Sea to Sky, Vancouver BC
1st Place 2009 Palm Springs New Years Dance, Palm Springs CA
1st Place 2008 Swingtime in the Rockies, Denver CO
1st Place 2008 Seattle Easter Swing, Seattle WA
ADDITIONAL AWARDS
1st Place 2011 All American Jack & Jill, Bridgetown Swing, Portland, OR
1st Place 2010 All American Jack & Jill, Sea to Sky, Vancouver BC
Golden Ticket Winner 2010 Seattle Easter Swing
Top Studio 2009 Calgary Herald Readers' Choice Award
Favourite Studio 2008 Calgary Herald Readers' Choice Award
Top Studio Award 2007 Alberta Winter Dancesport Classic
Male Teacher Award 2007 Alberta Winter Dancesport Classic
Top Male Teacher Award 2006 Wild Rose Ball
Top Male Teacher Award 2006 Alberta Winter Dancesport Classic