FREE 1-Hour Beginner Swing Partner Dance Lesson & FREE Social Dance!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of dancing where you can learn West Coast Swing basics in a free 1-hr lesson and then dance the night away!
Location
Alki Masonic Center, 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA, USA
4736 40th Avenue Southwest Seattle, WA 98116Agenda
1. Arrive to Alki Masonic Center (free parking in attached private lot)
2. Greet Beginners check-in volunteer and sign in for the beginner lesson
3. When ready, a volunteer will direct you to go upstairs for the class
4. Learn WCS, a modern & smooth improvisational partner swing dance style
5. Come back downstairs and dance with friendly local dancers
About this event
FREE 1-Hour Beginner Swing Partner Dance Lesson & FREE Social Dance! Join us for an exciting event where you can learn the basics of west coast swing partner dancing and enjoy a fun-filled social dance.
No partner or experience required, so come on your own or bring your friends! This in-person event will take place at the Alki Masonic Center in Seattle, WA, USA.
Get ready to groove and have a blast! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn a modern swing dance style and meet new people. See you on the dance floor!
Frequently asked questions
Nope! All classes will rotate through partners, so you get a chance to dance with everyone. Social dances are super friendly - anyone can ask anyone to dance.
Most classes will allow you to step out of the rotation if you want. But if you’re okay stepping out of your comfort zone, the best way to learn is to dance with a variety of people! That way you don’t accidentally adapt to only one person.
For your first few times, no need to buy new shoes! Something with a hard sole (leather or hard plastic/rubber) is best. You want something that slides on a dance floor and won’t leave marks. Make sure it’s comfortable! You’ll be dancing in them for a while. Most people don’t wear heels, but if you
Something you can move in! No need to be formal. It’s a good idea to bring a change of shirt (you might get sweaty). Please practice good hygiene - you’ll be getting close to strangers! Wear deodorant, brush your teeth, and please minimize perfumes and other heavy scents.
In addition to a change of shirt, you’ll want a water bottle and maybe a small towel depending on how much you tend to sweat.
It’s easy! Come up to them, ask “would you like to dance?”, and if they say yes, offer your hand and find a slot on the dance floor together. If they say no, move on and ask someone else - they might be tired, injured, or just not enjoying the song. Don’t take it personally! Most people turn down at
That’s okay! You have the right to decline a dance for any reason. You can say “no, thank you” or “not right now, but ask me again later!”.
Yes, West Coast Swing is for all ages so children are welcome if they are old enough to follow new dance instructions.
Seattle Swing Dance Club events held at the masonic center has an attached private lot available for dancer parking. If lot is full, street parking is available nearby.