Westchester Westies: West Coast Swing Guided Practice

Join Brook Metcalfe on second Sundays for practical West Coast Swing practice. Bring your questions, meet other dancers, and enjoy a lovely weekend afternoon. Work on your dancing and incorporate drills alongside the WCS community.

Schedule

• Monthly on 2nd Sundays
  • 1:30-3:30pm – Beginner Boot Camp (separately ticketed)
  • 3:30-4:30pm – Guided Practice

Level

Recommended for dancers who are actively taking a Level 2 class. Participants should know foundational patterns (e.g. sugar push, passes, tuck turn, whip). This time is ideal for dancers looking to deepen their technique, musicality, and partnering skills to be more comfortable in social dance settings.

New to West Coast Swing? Join our Beginner Boot Camp for all-inclusive instruction in the fundamentals of WCS. This class is best paired with a month of Level 1 classes to be ready to move into Level 2.

Pricing

• $15 1-hour Guided Practice
• $50 Beginner Boot Camp

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.