Community Resources

Whatever stage you’re at, there’s something here for you.

Community Newcomers

Just found West Coast Swing, or new to Seattle? Start here. These groups and guides are where you'll find out what's happening, who's who, and where to dance.

  • Beginner's Guide — by Anja Beth Swoap

    Everything you need to know if you're just starting WCS.

  • Seattle WCS Social Dances — where to dance, by day of the week

    The long-running weekly and monthly socials around the Seattle area, with times and prices.

  • Seattle Westie Chaos Messenger Chat — ask around to be added
    Anything and everything goes here — community discussions, event announcements, discount codes, lost and found, weird questions etc. Courtesy note: please google your question and check pinned messages before asking. Anyone in the chat can add you — ask your more tenured dance-older-siblings.

Your Questions, Answered

  • - [Seattle West Coast Swing Dancers](https://www.facebook.com/groups/seattlewcs) — a public Facebook group

    Announcements about Seattle area events and social dances.

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    - Seattle Westie Chaos Messenger Chat — ask around to be added

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    Anything and everything goes here — community discussions, event announcements, discount codes, lost and found, weird questions etc. Courtesy note: please google your question and check pinned messages before asking. Anyone in the chat can add you — ask your more tenured dance-older-siblings.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

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Improving Your Dance

Comfortable with the basics and want to get better? These are the mentorships and programs that will push you — plus what you need to know before your first weekend event.

  • What Judges Want — a podcast by Glenn Ball

    The pros talk about what they look for when they judge competitions.

  • Hi/Lo Seattle — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Higher level dancers (Advanced+) mentor lower level dancers (Novice) about any aspect of WCS, in small groups (about 2:1). Must sign up in advance to participate.

  • Seattle Newcomer/Novice Group and Messenger Chat — Organizer: Sam Lingane

    Facebook Group and Messenger Chat to announce local mentorships, ad-hoc workshops, and other opportunities for Novice and Newcomer competitive dancers. You don't need to be a competitor to participate, but it is focused on capital-N Newcomers (referring to the competitive division), not "newcomers" in the sense of new community members.

  • Choreolite — Organizer: Lan Voba

    Learn and refine short "bite sized" pieces of choreography within a short period of time. It's low-stakes and is a great way to supplement or prepare for bigger routine opportunities (ProAm, Rising Star, Choreo Camp, etc).

  • Westie Prep — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Four-week deep dive classes for Intermediate and Novice+ dancers, at Greenwood Studio in Seattle. The curriculum rotates monthly through three tracks — Communication & Connection, Technique & Mechanics, and Creativity & Artistry — so you can practice between classes for a well-rounded experience. Requires 1+ Novice point in your desired role, or instructor approval. Drop-in and full-track pricing available.

Dance at the Next Level

For competitors, routine dancers, and anyone thinking about judging, DJing or teaching.

  • WCS Scoresheets — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Easy way to find your way to linked scoresheets for WSDC events, often posted as soon as they are available.

  • Westie University — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Training program for dancers who want to judge, scorekeep, DJ or teach, run in partnership with SSDC (member discount applies). Also at westieuniversity.com.

Dance at the Next Level

For competitors, routine dancers, and anyone thinking about judging, DJing or teaching.

  • Westie Prep — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Four-week deep dive classes for Intermediate and Novice+ dancers, at Greenwood Studio in Seattle. The curriculum rotates monthly through three tracks — Communication & Connection, Technique & Mechanics, and Creativity & Artistry — so you can practice between classes for a well-rounded experience. Requires 1+ Novice point in your desired role, or instructor approval. Drop-in and full-track pricing available.

  • WCS Scoresheets — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Easy way to find your way to linked scoresheets for WSDC events, often posted as soon as they are available.

  • Westie University — Organizer: Kate Garboden

    Training program for dancers who want to judge, scorekeep, DJ or teach, run in partnership with SSDC (member discount applies). Also at westieuniversity.com.

Visiting Seattle?

  • Tour Seattle with Aaron — by Aaron Farance

    Visiting for a dance event? Here's what to do while you're here, outside of the dance floor.

Other Guides

  • Seattle Dance Info

    A webpage and newsletter that is updated weekly. This will be the most complete listing of dance events around Seattle, as far south as Olympia and north to Bellingham. Events are listed by date, not by dance type.

  • Northwest Dance Network

    Lists classes and dance events in multiple dance genres. Their main dance events usually feature live music and varietal dancing.

Other PNW WCS Organizations

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