Westchester Westies: Beginner WCS Classes

Schedule

• Wednesdays
  • 7:00pm – Level 1
  • 8:00pm – Level 2

Class Descriptions

Intro to West Coast Swing – Wednesdays 7:00pm

This beginner class introduces the essential patterns and foundations of West Coast Swing. It is a 4-week rotating series that we recommend taking twice, once to learn the material, and a second time to focus on technique before moving on to Level 2.

You’ll Learn:

• 6-Counts + Left Turns
  • Left-side pass
  • Sugar Push
  • Left turn variations
• 8-Counts + Basket Whip
  • Sugar push extended
  • Basket whip
  • Turn variations
• 6-Counts + Right Turns
  • Right-side pass
  • Sugar Push
  • Tuck Turn
• 8-Counts + Regular Whip
  • Sugar push extended
  • Whip
  • Turn variations

No partner or experience needed.

> Move up to Level 2

Our learning recommendation is to take the Level 1 Class for an entire 4-week series x2.

Level 2: West Coast Swing – Wednesdays 8:00pm

Expand your foundational movements with pattern variations and extensions. This is a 6-month series designed to elevate your dancing to the next level. Each month will focus on a different element with the intention of progression throughout the month.

You’ll Learn:

• Left-Side Pass into a Sling-Shot
• Right-Side Pass into a Hip-Catch
• Whip variations
• Timing variations and extensions
• Closed position patterns and starters steps

Drop-ins are ok, but recommended to join at the beginning of a month.

Prerequisite: Have completed the Level 1 series for 2 months, or have taken private instruction from the teacher. 

> Move up to Level 3

Our learning recommendation is to take the Level 2 Class for the entire 24-week (6 months) series.

Pricing

• Buy a 5-Pack of classes for only $125
• or drop-in for $30/class

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing (WCS), sometimes called Modern Swing, is a popular partner dance that can be danced to a variety of musical styles and genres. It allows for improvisation and is loved by dancers all around the world.