What is West Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance that originated in the United States, known for its smooth style.
Rather than memorizing fixed choreography, you listen to the music, respond to your partner, and create the dance together in the moment. It can be danced to many kinds of music, including current hits, pop, and jazz.
Dance to all kinds of music
Enjoy a wide range of music, including pop, R&B, soul, and jazz.
Make more friends
Classes and events naturally create opportunities to connect, so even if you come alone, it’s easy to make friends.
Connect with the world
Connect with people around the world through international events and other opportunities.
Do any of these worries sound familiar?
You can join on your own!
Most people who come to a trial class attend alone, so there’s no need to worry.
No dance experience is required. You can begin as a complete beginner.
If you have experience in other dance styles, you can absolutely use those skills too. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
We recommend starting with a trial class.
We offer two trial options each month: an approximately 90-minute trial class and an approximately 30-minute mini trial.
If you decide you’d like to continue, we recommend the beginner-friendly three-month course with a fixed day and time. More than 60% of trial participants go on to join the three-month course.
Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Skirts are not recommended.
If you have indoor shoes with relatively smooth soles, such as jazz shoes, please bring them. If not, socks are perfectly fine. Most people join the trial class in socks, so there’s no need to worry. Once you decide to continue, we’ll also be happy to help you choose dance shoes.
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What to Expect at a Trial
Reservation
Book your trial lesson from this page—it takes about one minute.
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Arrival
Please arrive in time for the start of class. You can change clothes at the venue.
Trial Lesson Experience
Enjoy trying the basic steps and lead & follow.
Guidance on your next class
Recommended next steps for anyone who would like to keep learning.
What is West Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance that originated in the United States, known for its smooth style.
Rather than memorizing fixed choreography, you listen to the music, respond to your partner, and create the dance together in the moment. It can be danced to many kinds of music, including current hits, pop, and jazz.
Dance to all kinds of music
Enjoy a wide range of music, including pop, R&B, soul, and jazz.
Make more friends
Classes and events naturally create opportunities to connect, so even if you come alone, it’s easy to make friends.
Connect with the world
Connect with people around the world through international events and other opportunities.
Do any of these worries sound familiar?
What happens in a trial?
Learn the basic steps of West Coast Swing and dance them to music. By the end of class, everyone will be dancing!
What should I wear?
T-shirts, jeans, or any comfortable clothes are fine. If you don’t have indoor dance shoes, socks are perfectly okay.
Worried because you’ve never danced before…
Absolutely. Many people step into their first class with no dance experience at all. We teach the basics carefully, so you can join with confidence.
Is it okay to come alone?
Absolutely! Most participants come on their own. Getting to know other people is one of the great things about partner dancing.
What to Expect at a Trial
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Reservation
Book your trial lesson from this page—it takes about one minute.
Arrival
Please arrive in time for the start of class. You can change clothes at the venue.
Experience the Class
Enjoy trying the basic steps and lead & follow.
Guidance on your next class
Recommended next steps for anyone who would like to keep learning.
After your trial,
there are many ways to keep enjoying WCS
Trial Class
Start by trying it and enjoying the atmosphere!
Typical duration
Everyone progresses at a different pace, but many people are able to enjoy dancing to music after about three to six months.
Ongoing classes, workshops, parties, events, international trips, and more
Go deeper, try different songs and styles, and enjoy even more through events and parties.
3-Month Course
Build a solid foundation and dance with confidence.
Private Lessons
Work toward the fastest possible progress at a pace and in a way that suits your goals.
After your trial,
there are many ways to keep enjoying WCS
Trial Class
Start by trying it and enjoying the atmosphere!
Typical duration
Everyone progresses at a different pace, but many people are able to enjoy dancing to music after about three to six months.
Ongoing classes, workshops, parties, events, international trips, and more
Go deeper, try different songs and styles, and enjoy even more through events and parties.
3 Months Course
Build a solid foundation and dance with confidence.
Private
Lessons
Work toward the fastest possible progress at a pace and in a way that suits your goals.
Recommended for
For people interested in international exchange
With members from many countries, you’ll also be exposed to different languages and cultures.
For people who love music and dance
Move your body to stylish music and enjoy it to the fullest!
For people who want to try something new
Beginners are very welcome! Most people start from zero.
People looking to make new friends
Shared interests naturally lead to comfortable, genuine connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we often receive from first-time participants.
You can join on your own!
Most people who come to a trial class attend alone, so there’s no need to worry.
No dance experience is required. You can begin as a complete beginner.
If you have experience in other dance styles, you can absolutely use those skills too. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
We recommend starting with a trial class.
We offer two trial options each month: a 90-minute trial class and a 30-minute mini trial class.
If you enjoy the experience and would like to continue learning, we recommend joining our three-month beginner course, which meets on a fixed day and time each week. More than 60% of our trial class participants go on to join a three-month course.
