Jumptown West Coast Swing Classes

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing (WCS) was a dance developed from Lindy Hop in the United Stateas a response to changing music styles and was recognised as a separate dance in the early 1960s. It is very popular in the United States and is danced to slow blues, pop and R&B music. It is characterised by being danced in a slot, the use of syncopations and the emphasis on musical interpretation. There is also an emphasis on the lead-follow partnership and the opportunity for both partners to play. It is, at its heart, a social dance but also has a strong competition presence in the United States.

Jumptown Swing offers 6-week beginners courses in West Coast Swing, and an intermediate class for those who have some experience of West Coast Swing.

Classes

Jumptown West Coast Swing classes are currently on hiatus. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear when they return – and meanwhile, why not try out Lindy Hop, Balboa or Blues?