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:
Monday September 14 - October 26, 2026 (no class on Thanksgiving Monday: October 12)
7:45-9:00 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 November 2 - December 7, 2026
7:45 - 9:00 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:
Mondays January 18 - February 27, 2027

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

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. Participants must be able to independently execute all foundational patterns with proper body and foot position before taking this course. A partner is not required. Drop-ins welcome ($20/class).

Next offered:
Monday September 14 - October 26, 2026 (no class on Thanksgiving Monday: October 12)
6:30 - 7:45 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:
TBD

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

Add Tuesday evening practice to any course registration for $30 for the 6 week session ($5 per weekly practice), or $10 drop in. Practice location is 430 Waterloo St, right rear entrance @ 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Open to all course registrants.

Come learn the 2026 International Rally choreographed by Kevin and Nataliya Kane & Michelle Kinkaid and Richard Kear. This routine is designed for people familiar with west coast swing AND for those who have never done west coast swing (or any dance!) before. For more information on the International Rally and the West Coast Swing London Flashmob performance, visit here.

Next Offered:
Mondays June 15, 22 & 29, 2026
6:30 - 8 pm Instruction
8 - 9 pm Social Dancing
Polish Hall

Cost:
$100 per couple (Lead and Follow)
Includes June classes, refresher practices in July/August, and WCS London Flashmob performance (optional, date TBD).