West coast swing is a partner dance derived from lindy hop. It's characterized by a distinctive elastic look resulting from an extension-compression technique in connecting to the partner. It's primarily a slotted dance, allowing both partners to improvise steps while dancing together. West Coast Swing is versatile musically and athletically, allowing for dancers of all ages, skill levels and music preferences to fully enjoy it's unique style.
The Ballroom Dance Company hosts west coast swing dances every Sunday night in the Champions Ballroom. $7 admission includes a 7-7:30pm lesson, and DJed dancing until 10pm. This dance often runs late, with dancers on the floor until 11pm. Every week our dance closes out with the remaining dancers enjoying late-night desserts and coffee at Bannings Restaurant (up the street, on 99W).
We also welcome you to our west coast swing dances the 3rd Friday of each month, hosted by Trina Siebert, Jason Isbell, Jimmy Ho & Matt Mickle. $7 admission includes a 7:30-8:30pm lesson, and DJed dancing until midnight. Guests enjoy a mix of west coast swing, nightclub two step, and other contemporary partner dances.
If you find the pre-dance lesson isn't satisfying your craving to dance, we also invite you to join our west coast swing Group Classes taught monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights, as well as our west coast swing Private Lessons taught 7 days a week.
No partner is necessary. Singles, couples and groups of all ages are welcome to all our dances and classes!
To ask questions or schedule your private lesson
call us today at (503) 639 - 4861.