Every Sunday Night!

* West Coast Swing on the best dance floor in Atlanta *

  • Lessons

    • 6:00 - 6:45pm  

      • Level 1: The Basics of WCS

      • Level 2: Beyond the Basics - Skills to Build Your WCS

    • 6:45 - 7:30pm  

      • Level 1/2: Technique & More

      • Level 3/4: Contemporary Patterns & Advanced Skill Building

      • Competitive Edge for WCS Competitors

    Dance

    • 7:30 - 10:00pm Social Dancing

  • Sundays - Cash and Venmo accepted

    • Levels 1-4 lessons

      • $12 (includes Social Dance)

    • Competitive Edge lesson

      • $14 (includes Social Dance)

    • Social Dance

      • $7 (without lessons)

  • Shoes

    • Low-heeled or flat shoes with a leather or suede sole recommended

    Clothing

    • Jeans or casual pants

    • Comfortable shirt

  • We have four levels of lessons every week to help you progress in your West Coast Swing. Below are lesson details. See you on the dance floor!

    Level 1: The Basics of WCS (6:00pm – 6:45pm)

    This class is designed for anyone new to WCS or for returning WCS dancers. Each week students will learn the following 6 count patterns:

    • Left Side Pass

    • Sugar Push

    • Right Side Pass (Underarm Turn)

    Level 2: Beyond the Basics - Skills to Build Your WCS (6:00pm – 6:45 pm)

    This class is designed for those who are familiar with the basics and for those wanting to improve the look and feel of their WCS. This class will outline good pattern structure and techniques which will help the dancer move with ease and confidence. The class will focus on techniques and core concepts which include the following:

    • Lead/Follow Skills

    • Posture & Frame

    • Rhythm & Timing

    • Compression & Leverage

    • Whip Timing & Connection

    Level 3/4: Contemporary Patterns & Advanced Skill Building (6:45pm – 7:30pm)

    This class is designed for dancers who have demonstrated the ability to dance the fundamental patterns of WCS utilizing proper timing, rhythm and good lead/follow techniques. This class will focus on the popular WCS patterns which include the following:

    • Spins & Turns

    • Contemporary Side Pass and Whip Variations

    • Advanced Lead Follow Connection

    • Capes, Fold and Wraps

    • Anchor Variations

    • Pattern Extensions

    Competitive Edge: Lesson for WCS Competitors (6:45pm – 7:30pm)

    This class is for dancers who are going to WCS events, dancing WCS multiple times a week and taking regularly scheduled private coaching lessons. This class is designed to challenge the seasoned WCS dancer. Must test into this class in order to participate.

    • Musicality

    • Styling/Shaping

    • Competitive use of connection to create movement

    • Competitive Lead / Follow - The WCS Conversation

    • Footwork Variations (single, double & triple rhythms)

    • Timing Changes & Syncopations

    • Double and multiple inside/outside turns

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