Westchester Westies: West Coast Swing Classes

Level Guide

• Level 1: Beginner Boot Camp
  • Get started here! New to WCS? This is the perfect place to start, or a great series to get a refresher on your basics. This course is recommended to take 2x before progressing into our Level 2 series. No partner or experience needed.

• Level 1+: Basics + Beyond
  • Learn and review basic WCS patterns and structures with additional technique. No partner or experience needed. This course is recommended to take after our Level 1 Beginner Boot Camp.

• Level 2: Advanced Beginner
  • For those that have completed our Beginner Boot Camp or a Level 1 class, expand your foundational movements with pattern variations and extensions. This course is recommended to take for 24 weeks before progressing into our next series.

• Level 2+: Intermediate – Technical Topics (Coming soon)
  • Ready for more advanced concepts? This course will dive into weekly topics such as musicality and partnering for more advanced structure.

Class Descriptions

Level 1: WCS Beginner Boot Camp • 2nd Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm

Learn the foundations for West Coast Swing in this all-inclusive boot camp! 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.

You’ll Learn:

• 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

Move up to Level 2

Our learning recommendation is to take the Level 1 Beginner Boot Camp 2x

Level 1+: Basics + Beyond WCS

Develop your basics with reviewing different patterns and structures each week in a more in-depth look. This class is perfect to take after our Level 1 Beginner Boot Camp or can be taken as your first class. Drop-ins welcome each week!

Level 2: Adv Beginner WCS – Wednesdays 7:30pm

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 2+

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

Level 2+: Intermediate WCS – Coming soon!

Drop-in for a weekly technical topic focusing on advanced concepts such as musicality, connection, and partnership.

Prerequisite: Have completed the Level 2 series for 24-weeks (6 months), or have taken private instruction from the teacher. 

Pricing

• $50 Beginner Boot Camp (2 hours) or 2 DanzPasses
• $30 drop-in (1 hour class) or $25 with DanzPass

*Members get an additional 20% off

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.