A modern swing danced to contemporary music.
Focuses on the four fundamental patterns of West Coast Swing coupled with 12 essential aspects of dance movement. Perfect for building a solid technical base.
A 15-minute focused session for students to refine skills in an environment geared for feedback and targeted repetition.
Advanced variations of foundations, syncopated footwork, and energy redirection. Dive deep into the nuances of the partnership.
Evolving from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s and 50s, West Coast Swing (WCS) has grown from its California roots into a sophisticated, linear partner dance known for its elastic look and emphasis on improvisation.
WCS is incredibly versatile. We dance to everything from contemporary and R&B to blues, electronic, and country. If it has a beat, you can probably add swing to it.
"A conversational reaction to music between two people, expressed through the language of movement."
$20 per class
$100 for a 6-class punch card
Discounts for repeat students and bringing a friend
Full-time students: 50% discount
Wear dance shoes or shoes without rubber soles (suede/leather) to allow for easy pivoting. Socks are perfectly acceptable for beginners.
We rotate partners throughout the class, so you'll have plenty of people to dance with!
There will be no class on Wednesday August 5th. Class shall be all other Wednesdays unless noted here.
Each class is 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes of guided practice.
If you have previous dance experience and would like to take the Redirections & Contrast class
before you have taken eight Movement Foundations, please speak with the instructor.
Doesn't fit your schedule? Need more classes and social dances? See a calendar of all WCS events in New Jersey at JerseyWesties.com.
New York has something nearly ever day of the week! Check on nycwcs.com.