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Learn • Grow • Belong

Gold Coast Cowboys

Your 2027 starts here.

Three events. One unforgettable season.

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Bronze

The Season Pass

$599

$735 value • Save $136

  • Full weekend pass to all 3 events
  • J&J ticket to all 3 events
  • Strictly ticket to all 3 events

Limited to 20 tickets

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Silver

The Full Experience

$699

$960 value • Save $261

Everything in Bronze, plus:

  • 1 intensive class ticket at each event
  • Event shirt or crop at each event
  • Event bandana at each event

Limited to 15 tickets

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Gold

GCC All Access

$849

$1,260+ value • Save $411+

Everything in Silver, plus:

  • Competition footage at all 3 eventsLimit: 2 competitions, 5 videos total
  • Workshop recap video library
  • Exclusive 2027 GCC special edition merch

Limited to 10 tickets

Boots on the Coast • St. Louis Stomp • Tails California

Our Mission

Learn. Grow. Thrive. Together.

At Gold Coast Cowboys, our mission is to grow the country dance community by creating experiences that bring people together, inspire growth, and make dance accessible to everyone.

We believe dance is more than learning steps. It's about connection, confidence, creativity, and the people you meet along the way.

Through high-quality events, education, and community-driven experiences, we strive to create an environment where dancers can learn, grow, and thrive together, whether they're taking their first steps onto the floor or pushing themselves to the next level.

We're here to build a community that celebrates progress over perfection, encourages people to step outside their comfort zones, and gives every dancer a place to belong.

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The Community

THIS IS GCC

The people. The energy. The moments. Welcome in.

The Lineup

SAVE YOUR SPOT

Come dance, connect, and experience GCC for yourself.

Event 01

Boots on the Coast

MAY 27–30, 2027
Irvine, CA — Venue TBD

Three days. One massive dance floor. An unforgettable weekend on the coast.

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Event 02

St. Louis Stomp

AUG 5–8, 2027
St. Louis, MO — Venue TBD

The Midwest is calling. Grab your crew and get ready to stomp.

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Event 03

Tails California

NOV 4–7, 2027
Bay Area, CA — Venue TBD

Your ultimate country dance weekend starts here. Come for the dancing. Stay for the memories.

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Behind the Brand

Meet the Team

Built by dancers. Powered by community.

Brian Whempner

Brian Whempner

Founder • Event Director • Instructor

Brian Whempner is the founder of Gold Coast Cowboys and a country swing dancer, instructor, and community builder dedicated to creating spaces where people can learn, connect, and thrive through dance.

After discovering country swing in San Diego in 2022, Brian quickly fell in love with the dance and the community surrounding it. What started as a personal passion grew into a mission to help build something bigger—leading to the creation of Gold Coast Cowboys in 2024.

Brian began teaching in 2025 and has continued to grow both as an instructor and dancer while helping develop the next generation of country swing dancers. His approach to dance centers around strong fundamentals, musicality, connection, and creating an environment where dancers of every level feel encouraged to learn and grow.

As Founder and Event Director, Brian oversees the vision, growth, and execution of Gold Coast Cowboys and its events. Through GCC, he hopes to contribute to the continued growth of the country dance community by bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive together.

CJ Brookshire

Media Lead

CJ Brookshire is the media lead behind Gold Coast Cowboys, bringing every event to life through photography, content, and storytelling.

A dance event photographer by trade, CJ runs Edit in Motion, capturing competitors, socials, and behind-the-scenes moments across the country and West Coast Swing dance circuit. That same eye for detail, the connection between partners, the energy of a floor, the moment a routine lands, shapes how Gold Coast Cowboys presents itself online and in person.

Beyond the camera, CJ is embedded in the dance community as a competitor and creative, always looking for ways to give dancers a better experience both on and off the floor.

As Media Lead, CJ oversees the visual identity, content, and promotion for every Gold Coast Cowboys event, making sure the energy of the weekend translates long after the last dance.

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