Are you Interested In West Coast Swing?

What Is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance that branched out of Lindy Hop, borrowed from other dances, and is currently known for its smooth movement, stretchy look and improvisational focus.

We dance to a wide variety of music: classic and contemporary Pop, R&B, Funk, Blues, Hip Hop and more. The dance will look stylistically different based on who is dancing it and what kind of movement the music inspires.

You can choose to Lead or Follow, and many learn both! In either role, you will have the opportunity to authentically express yourself.

And triple steps. Don’t forget the triple steps.

Is This For Me?

You can dive as deep into this dance as you want, or stay casual. In our community, you will meet many people who primarily enjoy social dancing, some who are passionate about studying movement for the sake of it, and others climbing through competition ranks - all dancing with each other.

You don’t have to be athletic or agile to have fun in this dance. All ages are welcome, all genders are welcome, all body shapes are welcome.

Most of us are just humans who enjoy moving and grooving to the music, like to share this joy with other humans of similar affinity, and don’t take ourselves too seriously (expect to hear giggles on the dance floor). A lot of us are introverts who found community and friendships in this space.

About Us

Seattle Swing Dance Club (SSDC) is the longest running dance club since 1965 and local nonprofit organization that provides West Coast Swing (WCS) workshops, FREE beginner lessons, social dances, and competitions in West Seattle. Join us every first and third Sunday!

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Our Events

We host West Coast Swing Seattle dance events for club members and guests:

Every first and third Sunday at Alki Masonic Hall (4736 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116)
- Workshops
- FREE WCS beginner class
- Local Competitions
Annual convention Easter Swing at Hyatt Regency Bellevue