WCS in Seattle

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 — 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 West Coast Swing Dancers a public Facebook group
Announcements about Seattle area events and social dances.
Seattle Westie Chaos Messenger Chat ask around to be added
Community discussions, event announcements, discount codes, lost and found. Please search and check pinned messages before asking — anyone in the chat can add you.

Comfortable with the basics and want to get better? These are the mentorships and programs that will push you.

Seattle WCS Class Series
The standing multi-week series around Seattle, from absolute basics through training teams.
A Survivor's Guide to WCS Dance Events by Patrick Tran
Comprehensive guide to your first WCS convention.
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
Advanced+ dancers mentor Novice dancers in small groups (about 2:1). Sign up in advance.
Guided Social Dance Organizer: Trevor Velasco
A small competition-focused social dance with advanced instructors watching and cutting in to critique. Sign up via the form link.
Seattle Newcomer/Novice Group Organizer: Sam Lingane
Facebook group and chat for local mentorships, ad-hoc workshops, and other opportunities. Focused on the competitive Newcomer division.
Choreolite Organizer: Lan Voba
Learn short bite-sized pieces of choreography quickly. Low-stakes prep for ProAm, Rising Star, Choreo Camp and more.

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

Westie Prep Organizer: Kate Garboden
Four-week deep dives for Intermediate and Novice+ dancers at Greenwood Studio. Curriculum rotates monthly through Connection, Technique, and Artistry. Requires 1+ Novice point or instructor approval.
WCS Scoresheets Organizer: Kate Garboden
Linked scoresheets for WSDC events, often posted as soon as they're available.
Westie University Organizer: Kate Garboden
Training for dancers who want to judge, scorekeep, DJ or teach, in partnership with SSDC (member discount applies).

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.

Seattle Dance Info

Weekly-updated listing of dance events from Olympia to Bellingham, organized by date rather than dance type.

Classes and events across multiple dance genres, often with live music and varietal dancing.

Sister communities up and down the corridor.

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