At West Coast Swing London, you will learn to dance one of the most versatile and creative social dances in a fun and supportive learning environment.
Our Community
West Coast Swing London is well-known for being a welcoming and inclusive community. The diversity of our dancers is what makes our community vibrant and strong.
When we are not dancing or practicing in London, you can find us at dances, workshops and event weekends in nearby communities, and in locations across Ontario, Canada, and worldwide!
Our Team & Ambassadors
Our community is led by an energetic and dedicated team. We have ambassadors available at every social dance and class to help our new students.
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Jessica Polzer
Lead Instructor
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Claudia Amaral
Instructor and Graphic Designer
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Trish Weedmark
Lead Ambassador
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Heather Fisher
Co-Director
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Gary Lythe
Co-Director
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Stephanie Woo Dearden
Website Administrator
Our Instructors & Offerings
Our instructors have over 30 years of teaching experience and continue to train with All Star and Champion level West Coast Swing dancers to keep their knowledge and practices current. Our current community leaders and instructors are Jessica Polzer and Claudia Amaral.
WCS London offers weekly group classes, monthly social dances, special workshops with guest instructors, and private lessons. We also offer dedicated practice time to help dancers improve their skills and build confidence.
Our Goals
Our goal is to spread joy and foster community through social (non-competitive) dancing. We strive to grow West Coast Swing and contribute to the rich culture of social dancing in London, Ontario, the Forest City! We welcome any suggestions and inquiries concerning social dancing opportunities or collaborations with other dance and community groups.
Our History
We acknowledge the work and community-building efforts of previous community leaders: Rachel Pepper, Gary Lythe, Larry Hough, Barb and Ted Rice, and Sue and Jud Kleinschmidt.