Beginners West Coast Swing Dance Crash Course

Best of the Best WCS

Learn to dance the versatile modern swing dance style, West Coast Swing!

Club Ashfield

This is an absolute beginners class for people who have little to no dance experience in this dance style! Or if you’ve danced it before and are feeling rusty, then this class can help you remove the cobwebs from your dance shoes.No partner is required to come to this class as the structure has participants rotating so regardless of whether you bring a partner or attend on your own there will be plenty of people for you to dance with. So, if you don’t have a partner don’t let that stop you from coming, and if you want to invite any of your friends to come and learn with you, that will make it even more fun.Learn the BasicsWest Coast Swing is a partner dance style that is known for its elasticity. You'll learn the basics of this elasticity, simple patterns, and fundamental footwork of this versatile dance style that can be danced to all genres of music! Love your top 40, RnB, Hip Hop, and even some blues, well this dance is perfect to let you get your groove on and enjoy the music you love the most.So, if you're one of those people who cannot stop tapping your foot or swaying to the music you hear on the radio, this is your opportunity to learn how to dance to those beats.Get Ready to PlayAfter your 2-hour Crash Course there is a 30-minute beginner friendly workshop that will help you connect your basics to a fun song. This will be followed by a dance party that runs till late. There will be many other social dancers who will welcome a dance with you and help you to command the dance floor with your new dance skills! This dance party that is the opening night of the Best of the Best dance weekend is where you will get to experience the thrill and connection that is West Coast Swing (WCS).Time to Explore Even MoreOnce you have completed the class and completely fallen in love with this dance, you will be eligible for a 50% discount* on the full event pass giving you entry to the rest of the weekend’s activities. Activities include over 8 hours of dance workshops, professional dance demonstrations, 3 more dance parties, a completely optional chance to compete in the newcomers division, and the experience of being a part of a globally sanctioned event by the World Swing Dance Council. Find out more <a href="https://www.bestofthebestwcs.com/" title="https://www.bestofthebestwcs.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a> When you have completed your class, just ask one of the friendly event crew how to get your ticket!Not ready to take the next step, no problem! Your ticket includes a spectator pass to Friday night to see the performances including a Routine by one of the best WCS couples in the world and the Strictly Swing Competition. Arrival on Friday is from 6:15 PM and remember to dress to impress.Doors open at 6:30Aim to make sure you are checked in by 6:45pm so you can ask any questions, meet the team, and be ready for a 7:00 pm start.*Discount only applicable to attendees who are absolute newcomers to WCS and have never taken a WCS class before this Beginner Workshop.

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