Intro to West Coast Swing: Beginner Class at House of West

240 W 37th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY

Intro to West Coast Swing class every Wednesday before the House of West Social!

Join us for a fun & friendly 30-minute intro class for beginners. We will cover all of the basic 6-count patterns for WCS with 1-variation for each pattern. The goal of this class is to get you comfortable with the basic movements for West Coast Swing to join the social party.

No partner or experience needed. Drop-in any week!

You’ll Learn:
• Left-Side Pass
• Left-Side Pass w/ Follower’s Inside Spin
• Right-Side Pass
• Right-Side Pass w/ Follower’s Outside Spin
• Sugar Push
• Sugar Push w/ Follower’s Outside Turn (Tuck-turn)

SCHEDULE
8:30-9pm – Wednesdays before the House of West Social.

PRICING
$25 Intro Class + Social Dance
Class is included with admission to the House of West Social.

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.

Meet the Hosts

Jessica Ann Nail (aka Jes Ann Nail) has been dancing since the young age of three. Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Gymnastics is where she started and in High school Jes was also a Competitive Cheerleader. In college, she added Yoga, Modern, Hip Hop, and Salsa to the mix which eventually...