West Coast Swing: Progressive Learning with Jes Ann & Dimitri

Join Jes Ann Nail and Dimitri Hector for leveled learning designed to build a solid foundation for West Coast Swing and give you the tools to continue progressing and developing as a dancer. Stay after class for the weekly House of West Social featuring rotating DJs, theme nights, and great community vibes!

Schedule

• 6:30–7:30pm – Level 4 with Dimitri 
• 7:00–8:00pm – Level 3 with Jes Ann
• 7:30–9:00pm – WSDC Int/Adv with Dimitri
• 8:00–9:00pm – Level 2 with Jes Ann
• 9:00–9:30pm – Intro to WCS 
• 9:00–11:45pm – House of West Social

New to WCS? Join us for an intro class taught by community members, and then practice your new moves at the social party! (The social party is included with your Intro Class purchase).

Want more progressive learning? Join the Level 1 class on Thursdays. 

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.

WCS Level Guide: 

Level 1: Beginner – Thursdays 6:30pm

If you’re new to WCS, this class is perfect for you. We will go over in depth all of the basic patterns with a couple of variations for each.

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 (or take the Beginner Boot Camp + 1-month of Level 1).

Level 2: Advanced Beginner – Wednesdays 8:00pm

Build off of your basic patterns with advanced variations, footwork, partnering and technique.

Prerequisite: Have completed the Level 1 series for 2 months, or have learned all of the basic patterns and have permission to join.

> Move up to Level 3

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

Level 3: Intermediate – Wednesdays 7:00pm

Focus on musicality and advanced concepts of West Coast Swing. This will be a progressive series to join at the 1st week of every month (participants who would like to join after the 1st week are welcome to attend at the teacher’s discretion).

Prerequisite: Have completed the Level 2 series for 6 months, or have permission to join from the instructor.

> Move up to Level 4 

Must have at least 1 WSDC Novice point or receive teacher approval to join. Recommended to have attended the Level 3 series for 52 sessions (12 months) before joining. 

Level 4: Advanced – Wednesdays 6:30pm 

This class will focus on understanding your body within the context of WCS and how to create and build outside of the base framework. 

Prerequisite: Must have at least 1 WSDC Novice point or receive teacher approval to join.

Must have mastery of all the fundamental west coast swing patterns including the following: Whip, Whip with double outside turn in 8 counts, Side passes, Spinning side pass, Double outside turn, Sugar push, Sugar tuck / tuck turn, Basic step, Send out.