Top of Beardsleys (the name of the dance)
at the Peninsula Social Club (building, right-hand door, upstairs).
100 North B Street
San Mateo, CA 

Phil Trau 925-462-7920

This is the longest running West Coast Swing lesson and dance party in the Bay Area. Phil and Ed have been teaching and hosting this Wednesday night party consistently for over 28 years! Unlike most WCS venues, there is a full bar where you can relax and socialize as well.

Lessons
Beginning Level I from 7pm - 8pm (taught by Phil or Ed)
Beginning Level II from 7pm - 8pm (taught by Ed or Phil)
Intermediate (Beginning Level III) from 8pm - 9pm (taught by Phil or Ed)
Advanced (Intermediate I) from 8pm - 9pm (taught by Ed or Phil)

Dancing from 9PM - 11:30PM
$11 for lesson(s) and dance
$6 for dance only after 9pm

Two Left Feet Has The Best West Coast Swing Dance Every Friday. 194 Diablo Rd., Danville, CA. 825 831-8111

Lessons 8:00-9:00 (Beg., Beg. Whips & Inter.) West Coast Swing Dance 9:00pm-2:00am.

Please Use Public Parking, See Website

Flamingo Hotel
2777 4th St @ Farmer's Lane
Santa Rosa, CA

7-7:45 Beginning lesson w/Kyoko Morrison
7:45-8:30 Intermediate lesson w/ Edna Lucero & Dick Jenson
8:30-11PM dance w/ DJ Fred Loebenstein

$9 lesson and dance
$7 dance only

From the 101: Take the Highway 12 exit east (to Sonoma). Go left (north) on Farmers Lane to Fourth Street. Hotel is on the corner of Fourth and Farmers Lane.

Lessons $12

7:30-8:30 Beginner lesson with Craig Johnson
8:30-9:30 Beginner Plus lesson with Craig Johnson

7:30-8:30 Intermediate lesson with Kurt Senser

8:30-10 Free Open Dancing

Rhythm Street Dance Studio
6635 Dublin Blvd in Dublin
925-895-1488
www.rsdance.com

Sports West Athletic Club
1575 South Virginia
Reno, NV

Welcome to the heart of West Coast Swing dance-action in northern Nevada. The Biggest Little Swing Dance Club (BLSDC, aka: "Ballistic"). Whether you already enjoy dancing, or just think you might, this is where it starts, and never ends....

Sports West Athletic Club, 1575 South Virginia, corner of Virginia Street and Mount Rose St. (not Mount Rose Highway).  We play about 70% West Coast Swing Music, and 30% other music, such as Cha Cha, Night Club 2-Step, Hustle, Country 2-Step, etc.

When: Second Saturday of each month.  Lessons: 7:00-8:00pm. Basic Swing lesson; free. Intermediate Swing; $5 members $10 guests.
Open Dancing: 8:00-11:00pm. $7 members (of any Swing Dance Club), $10 guests.

Kelly's Dance

Allegro Ballroom
5855 Christie Avenue
Emeryville, CA

Lessons: Beg 5-6PM & Int 6-6:30PM
Dance: 6:30 - 10PM
Lesson and dance $10
Dance only $7
Kelly's Page

Two Left Feet 

West Coast Swing
7:30-9:00pm

$13 per person

3 LEVELS OF CLASSES IN 3 ROOMS
Beginners,
Level 2
Intermediate.

WC Swing Dancing After Class

Michelle Kinkaid
Monte Cristo Club
136 Missouri St
San Francisco, CA

7:30pm - 8:30pm Intermediate Level II
8:30 pm - 9:30pm Advanced, Level III

Her classes are in a series, 4 or 5 weeks per month and are priced accordingly. Please see her website for date and fee schedules.

Class Format
Classes are ongoing and present different material in each series. Each class series typically begins the first week of the month. New material is presented each week which generally builds on the previous week's information within the series. Approximately the first 10 minutes of class is set aside for warm-up and practice with the balance of the hour composed of learning new material, review of previous week's material, and practice time.

Class Levels & Requirement Guidelines
The Basics Plus class level requires no prior experience. Intermediate classes require knowledge and proficiency of the Basics (WCS steps: Sugar Push, Underarm Turn, Side Pass, Tuck Turn, Whip plus a few variations of those basics).
*Advanced classes require solid knowledge and proficiency of the Intermediate level in addition to instructor approval for registration.

Registration, Policies & Fees

Classes may be taken as a monthly series or on a drop-in basis -- as space is available. Pre-registration confirms your place in class and is a commitment to attend. Class fees are as listed above. All fees listed are per person rates. No refunds or credit for unattended classes. Pre-registration is preferred (or required as noted) as there is a 10 person mimimum per class; no maximum. We rotate partners so no partner is necessary and/or guaranteed. Drop in registration is available each week, space permitting. Class series typically begins on the first Tuesday/Thursday/Monday of the month. Call to confirm a place, verify dates or to receive more information. No audio/video taping permitted.

TO REGISTER: Pre-register by sending a check to Michelle Kinkaid, 671 Athens St., SF, CA 94112-3530. Please include the class name, location, and your telephone number on your check. You may also register at the door on the first night of class. 

Kelly Casanova
WCS
6:30 Beginner
8:30 Intermediate

$50 session

$14 drop-in at the door 

Located at Ellington Hall in Santa Rosa
(Click For Directions) 4 week monthly classes begin the first Wednesday of each month. Although classes build from one week to another, drop-ins are welcomed. Drop-in rates are $14/person/evening for one class; $20/person/evening for both classes. Monthly registration fees listed are per person.

Michelle's Monthy Dance

Imperial Dance Club
822 Cassia St
Redwood City, CA
 

6-10pm

Two Left Feet

Danville 

8:00 - 9:00pm
Intermediate/Adv WCS

WC Swing Dance After Class
With Arjay Centeno & With Melissa Rutz

The People of Note, a 15 piece band, present their regular 4^th Tuesday Big Band Dance at the Margaret Todd Senior Center in Novato, 1560 Hill Road, from 7:30 to 9:30. Admission is only $5. The center has a nice, large dance floor. This band plays a mix of general ballroom, latin, and medium swing, much of it WCS friendly. Range of attendees is seniors to teenagers.  Best to bring a dance partner.  For more info or directions, call the Center at 415-893-7940.

Kelly Casanova continues Thursday night west coast swing lessons at Allegro Ballroom at 5855 Christie Avenue in Emeryville on the East Bay.  The schedule is a beginner class starting at 7:00 to 8:15pm.  Open dancing from 8:15-8:45pm.  The intermediate class will go from 8:45pm until 10pm.  Classes are $15 each on a drop in basis payable to Allegro.  Please contact Allegro at 510-655-2888 or www.allegroballroom.com for more information. 

 http://www.baywestballroom.com.

Michelle Kinkaid

Mtn. View location
"Flex-It Studio"
425 W. Evelyn Ave.
(just 3 blocks south of Castro St.)
in downtown Mtn. View

http://www.michelledance.com/location.html

7:45pm - 8:45pm Basics Plus Level 1

7:45pm - 8:45pm Intermediate Level 2

8:45 pm - 9:45m Advanced Level 3

Her classes are in a series, 4 or 5 weeks per month and are priced accordingly. Please see her website for date and fee schedules.

Class Format
Classes are ongoing and present different material in each series. Each class series typically begins the first week of the month. New material is presented each week which generally builds on the previous week's information within the series. Approximately the first 10 minutes of class is set aside for warm-up and practice with the balance of the hour composed of learning new material, review of previous week's material, and practice time.

Class Levels & Requirement Guidelines
The Basics Plus class level requires no prior experience. Intermediate classes require knowledge and proficiency of the Basics (WCS steps: Sugar Push, Underarm Turn, Side Pass, Tuck Turn, Whip plus a few variations of those basics).
*Advanced classes require solid knowledge and proficiency of the Intermediate level in addition to instructor approval for registration.

Registration, Policies & Fees

Classes may be taken as a monthly series or on a drop-in basis -- as space is available. Pre-registration confirms your place in class and is a commitment to attend. Class fees are as listed above. All fees listed are per person rates. No refunds or credit for unattended classes. Pre-registration is preferred (or required as noted) as there is a 10 person mimimum per class; no maximum. We rotate partners so no partner is necessary and/or guaranteed. Drop in registration is available each week, space permitting. Class series typically begins on the first Tuesday/Thursday/Monday of the month. Call to confirm a place, verify dates or to receive more information. No audio/video taping permitted.

8:00 - 9:00 pm
Swing (Novice/Intermediate - Level 3) - 16 weeks
with Albert Aguilar
Learn more advanced movements of the most popular Swing dances. This class instructs you in the fundamentals of frame, footwork, posture, and timing - plus leading and following with a partner. More advanced steps and combinations are included to help you find your personal style.

This small group setting is a great continuation for those who have some previous experience in a Swing dance and want to learn new ones.

Enjoy some of the most popular partner dances and learn to SWING with your honey! Put some style in your step with these classes.

Prerequistes:
Previous experence in a Swing class is required.
However, it is suggested that you complete the 1A/1B and 2A/2B Swing classes (Rock and Roll/East Coast Swing) if you are a beginner, or feel that you are a slow learner, as this class assumes you have proficiency at the 2A and 2B level.

Prior registration is required for this class. Register at the end of 2B classes or call studio to register 510-839-9875.

Beginners start here. Your choice: take any or all classes.
Series repeats every 16 weeks. Start any first Wednesday of the month. (No class any 5th Wednesday of the month)

January - Rock and Roll
February - West Coast Swing
March -  East Coast Swing
April - Zydeco
May - Rock and Roll
June - West Coast Swing
July - East Coast Swing
August - Zydeco
September - Rock and Roll
October - West Coast Swing
November - East Coast Swing
December - Zydeco

Tuesday Classes

Located at the Almonte Clubhouse in Mill Valley
(Click For Directions) 4 week monthly class sessions begin the first Tuesday of each month. Although classes build from one week to another, drop-ins are welcomed. Drop-in registration is $14 for one class/person/evening; $20 for both classes/person/evening. Monthly registration fees listed are per person.

http://www.santacruzswingclub.com/learn-wcs.php

Chuck and Pat's WCS Lesson and Dance

Tuesdays, Aptos
Happens every Tuesday unless Chuck and Pat are on holiday. Always check calendar to be sure class is happening. Occasionally other dances will be introduced such as Nightclub 2-Step. Again, be sure to check calendar.

7:30 PM - 6 week Int WCS series. Check Tuesdays on the calendar for start date and specifics.
Drop-in Adv. Lesson 8:30 PM
Dancing 9:30-10 PM
One lesson $8/both lessons $10
Dance only $2
Dance Synergy, 9055 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Chuck - 831.479.4826

http://www.starsballroom.com/udp/UDP_01.aspx?memberID=212

Intermediate Dance Workshops

The last Saturday of every month 

2pm Beg/Int NC 2-step

3pm Int WCS

4pm Int Country 2-step

Join us for an afternoon of dance school.  Learn exciting new patterns to make you look fabulous on the dance floor.  Get all 3 workshops and lunch if you purchase your tickets in advance for only $25 or pay just $10 per class.  At the door, prices are $30 for all 3 classes or $12 per class.  Private lessons also available.

RSVP today:  Call Greg 916-927-6023

Stoney Inn

1320 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA 95815

20080726T190000/20080726T200000

RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=4SA;WKST=SU

Lesson starts at 7 with dance following from 8-11:00 PM. Only $8 for SCSC members! $12 Non-Members

Mid County Center
829 Bay Ave.
Capitola, CA  95010

www.santacruzswingclub.com

Bayside Swing Dance

Lesson - Intermediate WCS: 6pm - 7pm, various PRO teachers.

Dance 7pm - 10:30pm. DJ Mike Pyle

$14 lesson & dance, $10 dance only.

Information email mike@audiopyle.com

Soul Sundays (  http://www.soulsundays.com/  ) @ Arsimona (  http://www.arsimonalounge.com/  ), 561 11th Street, 2nd floor, Oakland.  7 pm - 1:30 am (though the crowd is light until ~9pm).  $5 before 10 pm, $10 after.  21 and older.

Soul Sundays is the weekly dance night of the local Chicago Style Steppers at the Arsimona nightclub in Oakland.  All West Coast Swing dancers (21 and older) are warmly welcomed to join this Sunday evening swing dance crowd in dancing to DJ'd contemporary and classic soul and R&B music.

The entrance to Arsimona is on the Clay Street side - look for the red carpet.  Free street parking is often available on 10th, Jefferson, or 11th Street; and there is also a pay lot off of 11th Street.

The Sunday night crowd tends to be over 35 in age.  Though some patrons dress casually, most of the Steppers dress up - including some really sharp looking suits and fedoras on the guys.  Ear plugs are recommended.  The floor is painted wood (though the paint is worn off in the regular dance area), so suede soles will work, but hard-leather soles afford easier movement and protection against the occasional glass shard left over from the Friday and Saturday night crowds.  (Also, since the Steppers wear hard-leather soles, they put baby powder on the floor; and that cakes on suede soles.)

Chicago Style Stepping (  http://steppersonly.com/  ) is a syncopated version of Bop (Jitterbug) done to Soul and R&B music, and is a close cousin of DC Hand Dancing.  The basic pattern for "old school Steppin" is essentially the East Coast Swing basic pattern (double, triple, triple); the "new school" basic pattern is still a 6-count pattern, but it uses syncopated triples in a V-shaped motion: double, syncopated triple, syncopated triple: step side on 1, step forward on 2, step back on &, step side on 3, step forward on 4, step side on &, step side on 5, step side on 6... which means that while the follower starts on 1 with a weight change to the right foot, the first step forward is on the 2 with a weight change to the left foot.  The leader dances mirror image to the follower - stepping forward on the right foot on 2, and forward on the left foot on 4.  A WCS follower keeping time with the music and maintaining good connection should have no problem following a Stepper's lead - though each will be doing a different basic.  Likewise, a WCS leader dancing with the music and providing clear signals should have no problem leading a Stepper follower.

Details: Beginning lesson 8-9 PM, All-level lesson 9-10 PM, dancing 10 PM-2 AM (or thereabouts).

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You mean "Blues" is a dance? Yes, it is. In fact, it is an entire family of several dances (such as the "Slow Drag" and the "Fishtail") that are aesthetically, culturally and musically connected.

Like Swing dance, Blues dance originated and evolved from African rhythms and movements. However, Blues dancing was never widely practiced as a "social" or performance dance in the United States outside of the Black communities; so it developed and thrived in smoky juke joints and at Blues house parties and rent parties, giving it a more intimate feel.

Blues dance is strongly tied to Blues music, and many aspects of Blues dancing (for example, call and response, emotional intensity, and tension and release) are directly related to the music to which it is danced. There are many types of Blues music (rural, urban, up-tempo, slow, electric, delta, modern), and also many types of Blues dance, all with very different nuances and emotions.

 (the preceding description lifted from www.blues-dance.com)

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While the contemporary Blues dance scene was based in, and still has strong linkages to the Lindy community, Friday Night Blues also draws Tango, WCS, Salsa, Ballroom, and other types of dancers. Much of the music will be familiar as blues also played for WCS, but the music played also goes back all the way to Delta Blues and New Orleans Jazz, as well as some traditional R&B, swing and soul music (but if you insist on dancing to hip-hop and "contemporary" music, Blues dancing is not for you). FNB is fortunate to have a dedicated, knowledgeable, and nationally respected staff of DJs.

The dancers average younger than the WCS crowd, mostly 20s and 30s, across a very broad skill range, and are a friendly group. Much of the dancing is done in closed position but more open, WCS-like blues styles are common, and many of the dancers are also Lindy dancers whom we can get along well with.

 Note: FNB is normally at Studio Gracia, but will be elsewhere on November 14th - check the website!

July 24- regular club dance

7:00 PM to 11:00PM  at Odd Fellows Hall, 545 Pacific Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

D J : Mike Pyle

Beginning West Coast Swing lesson 7:00 to 8:00, with instructors Edna Lucero and Dick Jensen

See RESDC.org

 March is our Black and White Ball, September Dance is Our Invitational Contest and Dance

Damone Hodges of Steppers Only invites all smooth swing dancers to the last-Saturday-of-the-month afternoon Steppin dance party, 2 - 6pm at Club Anton's, 428 3rd St, Oakland - one block from Jack London Square.  The cost is $10 before 4pm, $15 after.  Arrive at 2pm to learn the basic Steppin 6-beat pattern.  21 and over only (since Anton's is a night club and the bar will be open).  Damone will be spinning mostly R&B and Soul tunes, but if you have some favorite funk or smooth blues bring them and he'll play them.  Anton's has a glossy painted wood floor so wear your hard leather soled shoes.  Look on Franklin and Webster Streets for parking; the neighborhood is produce wholesalers, so though gritty it's reasonably safe.

Chicago Style Steppin is a swing variant which evolved from Jitterbug and Bop to match the smooth loopings of R&B and Soul music, and is a close cousin of DC Hand Dancing.  Old School Steppin is essentially slotted East Coast Swing with the double rhythm done across instead of down the slot ("rock-side" instead of "rock-back"); New School Steppin is a side-front double followed by two syncopated triples (and 3 4, and 5 6).  The syncopated triple is key to the characteristic look of Steppin.

Lakeside Swing returns to Lake Merritt!

Oakland Veterans Hall at Lake Merritt.
200 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610

6p - 7p _________ Int WCS lesson with top professional teachers!
7p - 10:30p _____ WCS Dance with DJ Mike Pyle!

Dance & lesson ... $14
Dance Only ... $10

For details and directions visit www.lakesideswing.com

The Gentlemen Steppers invite all smooth swing dancers to the weekly Steppin dance party, 7 - 11pm at Lakeside Lounge, 338 E. 18th St, Oakland (between Lake Merritt and the Parkway Theater).  Come for the free introduction to Steppin 6:30 - 7pm and the $5 admission is waived.  21 and over only since Lakeside Lounge has a full bar.  The DJ will be spinning mostly R&B and Soul tunes.  Dress is casual, and wear your hard-soled shoes to move on Lakeside's matte finish ceramic tile  floor.  Street parking is usually reasonable; do not park in the surrounding retail parking lots (or you will be towed).  To quote The Gentlemen Steppers, "Join us for some classy grown folk partner dancing in a comfortable & sophisticated atmosphere.".

Chicago Style Steppin is a swing variant which evolved from Jitterbug and Bop to match the smooth loopings of R&B and Soul music, and is a close cousin of DC Hand Dancing.  Old School Steppin is essentially slotted East Coast Swing with the double rhythm done across instead of down the slot ("rock-side" instead of "rock-back"); New School Steppin is a side-front double followed by two syncopated triples (and 3 4, and 5 6).  The syncopated triple is key to the characteristic look of Steppin.

The Gentlemen Steppers (TGS) - http://www.gentlemensteppers.com/ - is an organization dedicated to 40-plus folk who want a safe, comfortable, and sophisticated environment for adult partner dancing.  For more information on TGS' third Saturday or weekly Thursday dances, please call James McGee at 510-303-8712 or Tim Perkins at 510-913-7319, or email info@gentlemensteppers.com.

Every Thursday Night
FREE introduction to Steppin 6:30 - 7:00 pm
FREE admission before 7:00  pm
$5 cover from 7:00 - 11:00 pm
 
@ "World Headquarters" Lakeside Lounge
338 E. 18th St, Oakland CA
(Corner of Park and E.18th Street; near the Parkway Theater)                                    
FREE on-street Parking. Parking in retail or food establishment lots WILL cost you towing fees.
 

Campbell - The Dance Spectrum

   1707 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell

   Lessons 7-9:00, Contest 9:30, Dancing until 11:00 PM

   Hosts: Miguel & Mana De Sousa

Every Thursday - Featuring lessons with Nick Jay, Jason Wayne, Joanna Meinl & Yvonne Benavidez-Wayne

6:30 - WCS - 100 B For those who have completed WCS-100A This class is a prerequisite for WCS-101(A-F)

6:30 - WCS - 101 (A-F) This class is a transition between  beginner & intermediate.  The focus is on technique.

A new subject is taught each week, on a 6 month rotation.

7:30- WCS - 100A An introduction to West Coast Swing for new dancers. No experience or partner necessary.

7:30 - WCS - 102 Intermediate West Coast Swing.  Prerequisite is graduation form WCS-101 (A-F) or instructor approval.

8:30 - 11:00 - Frat Party  - Open Dancing

Drop In $13.00 - Series $40.00 - Dance Only $5.00

Every Saturday Night:

The Rent Party!

San Francisco's Saturday Night Lindy Hop and Blues Dancing venue.

8:30-9:30pm:  Classes with San Francisco's best instructors

9:30pm - 1am or later:  Lindy/Blues social dancing in two rooms

Come join our party!

More info at;

http://TheRentParty.com/

Swingalicious: Vol. 2, presented by Melissa Rutz

Saturday Night, July 31, 2010!

8-9pm WCS lesson with Melissa Rutz

9-1am Swingalicious WCS Party featuring DJ Rachelicious & DJ Rutz

~21+ only  ~Party Favors  ~Raffle Prizes ~Full Bar  ~Hors D'oevres

$15 before 7/17/10 (includes lesson)

At the door: $5 lesson

                  $20 dance party

for tickets and more info check the website www.melissarutz.com/swingalicious

COME HAVE A NIGHT OF FUN IN THE CITY!

Join Melissa Rutz @ The Dance Loft every 2nd & 4th Monday

www.melissarutz.com/thedanceloft

7-8pm WCS Advanced Basics Class with Melissa

8-11pm WCS Dance 

West Coast Swing Workshops With Rob "I" Ingenthron 7-9pm, WC Swing Dance 9pm-???.

$100.00 WC Swing Jack & Jill Contest.

Also Hustle Workshops & Dance With Raul Ante In The New Ballroom 7-9pm.

West Coast Swing Lessons 8-9 (Beg. & Inter.)

Blue Jeans Night Where East Meets West.

There Is Also East Coast Swing In The New Ballroom.

Fun Contest, Demo And Food.

Glenn & Sue Cravalho Teaching A Trio Of Workshops, Night Club Two Step, Country Two Step & West Coast Swing.

$100. Mixed level Strictly WC Swing Contest, At Least One Partner Must Be A Novice, Both May Be Novice, No Pro's.

Trish Hughes Will Teaching Country Line & Partner Dancing In The New Ballroom.

WC Swing Dancing In The Main Room 7 Country Dancing In The New Ballroom.

Join us for a great Mixed Level West Coast Swing workshop by Richard Kear this Saturday 7/31 at Premier Ballroom Studio, located at 4181 Cushing Parkway in Fremont.  http://www.premierballroomstudio.com

8:15pm-9pm West Coast Swing Workshop with Richard Kear

9pm-12:15am Social Dance Party

Cost: $13 class+party, $11 party only

(Cash or Check only)