Group Classes

In this introductory 6-week course, students will learn the basic principles and techniques that provide the foundation for West Coast Swing. Students will gain skill and confidence in leading/following 6-and 8-beat patterns (pushes, passes, basket whip) that provide the backbone of social dancing and more complex variations. This class is suitable for those who are learning the dance for the first time, who would like to brush up on their basics and solidify their skills, and for those who would like to learn the opposite role.

Next offered:
Mondays Sept 15 - Oct 27, 2025 (no class on Thanksgiving Monday)
7:30 - 8:30 pm at the Polish Hall

Cost:
$95 per person
$60 per person repeating Foundations in either role
$60 student rate (valid student ID required)

This course builds on Foundations to solidify and extend students’ knowledge of the principles and techniques of West Coast Swing. Students will continue to build confidence and skill in foundational patterns and will expand their repertoire to include patterns that involve rotational leads and turning. Patterns learned in this course include: basic whip, whips with inside and outside turns, spinning passes, passing tuck, and cuddle.

Requirements: Completion of Foundations or permission of the instructor. A partner is not required. No drop-ins.

Next offered:
Mondays Nov 3 - Dec 8, 2025
7:30 - 8:30 pm at the Polish Hall

Cost:
$95 per person
$60 per person repeating Foundations II in either role
$60 student rate (valid student ID required)

Take your dance to the next level! This course will help dancers add variety to their dance by focusing on pattern extensions and redirections. This course will solidify your competence in leading/following foundational patterns and introduce concepts and techniques that are essential for elevating your dance beyond a beginner level. It will also help you build confidence leading/following on the social floor and prepare you for the Repertoire course. Patterns learned in this course include: anchor variations, rock-and-go, hip catch, cut-off whip, sling shot.

Requirements: Completion of Foundations II or permission of the instructor. A partner is not required. This course may be taken at the same time as Musicality. This course is also recommended for those who have completed Repertoire. Drop-ins not recommended (email us).

Next Offered:
To be determined

This course will expand on the technical knowledge and skills cultivated in Level Up and previous courses to focus on advanced connection techniques, communication and conversation, and adding variation to foundational rhythms, movements, and pattern development. Content will vary to reflect current trends. This course is suitable for those who are competent and confident in leading/following foundational patterns and rotational patterns and who have a strong understanding of the basic connection techniques of West Coast Swing. If you want a good challenge, this is the course for you!

Requirements: Prior registration in Repertoire, completion of Level Up, or permission of the instructor. A partner is not required. Drop-ins welcome ($20/class).

Next offered:
Mondays Sept 15 - Oct 27, 2025 (no class on Thanksgiving Monday)
6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Polish Hall

Mondays Nov 3 - Dec 8, 2025
6:30 - 7:30 pm at the Polish Hall

Cost:
$95 per person
$60 student rate (valid student ID required)
$20 drop in

This course will help students interpret the music and become more creative and conversational in their dancing while applying the basic principles and skills learned in previous courses. Classes will focus on both micro-musicality (individual movement) and macro-musicality (recognizing music structure) and emphasis will be placed on how followers and leaders can equally inspire musical interpretation. Topics include: movement dynamics, moving with intention, pattern phrasing, energy levels, tempo variation, adding groove to your swing.

Requirements: Completion of Foundations II or permission of the instructor. A partner is not required. This course may be taken at the same time as Level Up. Drop-ins not recommended (email us).

Next Offered:
To be determined