West Coast Swing is a modern social dance developed in California sometime during the ’40s and ’50s and is constantly evolving as popular music changes. Like all swing dances, its roots are in Lindy hop, originating in the Black communities of Harlem, New York City.

This dance prioritizes connection with your partner, musicality, and improvisation. It is characterized by being danced on a slot, using an elastic redirection, and delayed weight transfers. The West Coast Swing community has become worldwide; dances and events can be found in most major cities and beyond.

In the fifth week, we will work on techniques for comfortable spins in any dance. As time allows, we will explore patterns that use spins so we can apply our approach to the dance. If you are new to a fundamentals class, please read the full description of this format.

In the full series, we will explore pushes and passes (week 1), tucks (week 2), starters and throw-outs (week 3), whips (week 4), spinning (week 5), and musicality (week 6).

Registration is optional but strongly encouraged as details are always subject to change. Please reach out to me to let me know you are coming.

Six weeks - $60 (this can be used for any fundamentals class)

Drop-Ins - $12