Are you new to West Coast Swing? Do you want to review the basics and improve your technique? Do you want to learn a new role? Then this is the class for you!
West Coast Swing is a fun, social dance that’s perfect for a wide range of music from artists like Chappell Roan, Jung Kook, Michael Jackson, Keb’ Mo’, Doja Cat, Aretha Franklin, and Glass Animals.
No previous dance experience is required, and you don’t need to register with a partner – we rotate during class.
You’ll learn basic 6- and 8-count moves, such as the sugar push, left and right side passes, tucks, and the basic whip – everything you need to get out on the dance floor.
If you don’t have dance shoes, be sure to wear socks. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor.
Members who have previously taken a “beginner bootcamp” can still improve significantly by taking this class.
Updates! (October ’26)
Our Level 1 Series are changing! We want to make it easier for you to join our weekly dances and get more practice with this new skill you are learning. Level 1 lessons will be moving to Tuesdays before our weekly dance. Classes will run from 6:30 pm to 7:30 with the dance immediately following.
Registration
See an event below for specific prices. Here are some general details:
- Non-members: Your ticket includes a one-year membership, which entitles you to discounts at all our weekly and monthly dances! (Membership is normally $25, and you’ll save $5 over buying a membership separately)
- Students: We offer a discount on both student memberships and some events. Your price will factor both of these discounts in. (Student ID required upon arrival to the first lesson)
- Student-Members: Get a $5 discount on this series
Beginner tickets include free admission to our weekly Tuesday social dances for the duration of the series (max 4 per month). They also include free admission to one Monthly Social Dance, for a total of $40 in savings!
All registrants must agree to our event liability waiver when purchasing a ticket.
This class is a series and progresses from week to week, you can join in the first or second Tuesday of the month. After that, you’ll have to wait for the next month’s series.
Level 1 (Beginner) A vs B vs C
Our Level 1 curriculum is designed as a 12-week course, broken into three individual series. Each series will run for the first four Tuesdays of a month
Series can be taken in any order and the expectation is that dancers new to West Coast Swing will take all of them before advancing to the next level of classes.
All Level 1 series will cover basic patterns and core concepts of West Coast Swing. Additionally:
- 1-A will cover turning patterns and focus on connecting with your partner
- 1-B will cover closed position and focus on connecting to the floor
- 1-C will cover basic whips and focus on continuing your movement and redirection
Fifth Tuesday Special Class
For months of the year with five Tuesdays, the last Tuesday of the month will be an open all-levels class for attendees of the Level 1 series and other club members. This class will be an additional $3 on top of the cost for the weekly dance admission for that fifth week, if you choose to attend.