Contemporary Swing
The Modern
West Coast Swing
Smooth, improvised, and danceable to almost any modern song — swing for the 21st century.
California Origin
Smooth & Modern
About West Coast Swing
A little background.
Once the official state dance of California, this slot dance is full of fun, style, and slinky moves. Set to the ever-evolving slow swing genre of music, it is a favorite of new and experienced dancers alike. Get your West Coast groove on with flicks, taps, shuffles and spins!
West Coast Swing · California, 1950s
What You'll Learn in West Coast Swing
The fundamentals every West Coast Swing dancer needs.
Basic Step
Timing
Partner Connection
Frame & Posture
Patterns
Musicality
Styling
Floor Craft
— built into every private lesson, starting with your very first one.
Your Path to the Floor
From Zero to West Coast Swing
1
Foundations
Timing, the basic step, and how you and your partner connect. By the end of your first lesson, you’re already dancing.
2
Patterns
Turns, spins, and the signature moves of West Coast Swing — the vocabulary you’ll pull from on every song.
3
Style & Musicality
The pieces that make it yours — hip action, timing choices, styling — and the confidence to dance any song, anywhere.