West Coast Swing Beginner Boot Camp – Westchester

Second Sundays Hawthorne, NY
Level 1
Beginner-Friendly
No Experience Necessary

Launch into West Coast Swing in an all-inclusive boot camp. Go from zero experience to a strong foundation with expert instruction in just two hours.

Class Description

You’ll learn all the core 6-count patterns plus the 8-count Whip, with simple variations:

  • Left-Side Pass
  • Left-Side Pass w/ Follower’s Inside Spin
  • Sugar Push
  • Sugar Push w/ Follower’s Outside Turn (Tuck-Turn)
  • Right-Side Pass
  • Right-Side Pass w/ Follower’s Outside Spin
  • Whip

This two-hour experience will guide you through the basics and fundamentals of West Coast Swing, with ample time for practice and application. No partner or experience needed.

For the best preparation before Level 2, take the Beginner Boot Camp, and then pair it with a month of our Level 1 classes.

Schedule

  • 2nd Sundays – 1:30pm–3:30pm

Pricing

  • $50 Regular Rate
  • $40 Membership Rate
  • Can also use 2 DanzPasses to join! 

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a smooth, elastic partner dance known for its musical versatility, playful improvisation, and strong connection between partners. Danced in a slot, it blends roots in Lindy Hop with influences from blues, R&B, pop, and hip-hop—making it adaptable to a wide range of music.

West Coast Swing emphasizes timing, technique, and creativity, allowing dancers to interpret the music with freedom and individuality. With a welcoming community and growing global presence, it’s one of today’s most dynamic and expressive social dances. 

Location

Danznik Studios Westchester
26 Broadway
Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Meet the Hosts

Brook Metcalfe
Brook Metcalfe

Brook Diamond was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, where he started his journey as a dancer at age of...

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More Dates

Sun, Jul 12 Next
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM West Coast Swing Beginner Boot Camp • Westchester Level 1
Sun, Aug 9
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM West Coast Swing Beginner Boot Camp • Westchester Level 1
Sun, Sep 13
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM West Coast Swing Beginner Boot Camp • Westchester Level 1

Questions? Email, WhatsApp, or call/text 212-500-1064

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