Workshops

West Coast Swing and Nightclub Two-Step Workshops
at Sundance Saloon, SF

Sunday, June 21, 2026
5:15 pm – Intermediate West Coast Swing
6:15 pm – Intermediate Nightclub Two Step

Cost: $10 per person/per class; Advance registration required.
Plus $7 Sundance Admission
Limited to 8 Leaders and 8 Followers per class.

Location: Sundance Saloon (Loft)
550 Barneveld St., SF

Website: sundancesaloon.org

Previous Workshops

West Coast Swing Workshops

West Coast Swing Beginner Plus Workshop & Dance
Sunday, June 29, 2025
2-3pm Lesson
3-5:30pm Dance Party
Ruggieri Senior Center
33997 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City, CA

Cost: $15 per person
Info: R&Bdance

West Coast Swing Workshop

West Coast Swing Beginner Plus Workshop & Dance
Saturday, June 14, 2025
7-8pm
Pick Dance School
1532 Taraval St., SF

Cost: $20 per person
Info: pickdance.com

West Coast Swing Workshops

West Coast Swing Beginner Plus Workshop – 3-week series (SF)
March 16, 23, 30, 2025
5:15 – 6:15pm
Sundance Saloon (Loft)
550 Barneveld St., SF

Cost: $20 per person/3-week series; Advance registration required.
Limited to 8 Leaders and 8 Followers per class.
$7 Entrance to Sundance Saloon also required.
Website: sundancesaloon.org

West Coast Swing Workshops (Seattle, WA)
Saturday, July 15, 2023 – Private Lessons
Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Workshops
Seattle Swing Dance Club
Info & Registration

4pm Intermediate Workshop
“Adventures in West Coast Swing – A Conversation in Dance”
Using connection and commuication skills to create a dance conversation on the floor.

5pm All Levels Workshop
“West Coast Swing – “From Root to Blossom”
Developing fundamentals into creative outcomes.

Nightclub Two-Step Workshop (SF)
Sunday, June 18, 2023
at Sundance Saloon (Loft)
550 Barneveld St., SF
5:15pm Beginning Night Club Two-Step ($10pp)
6:15pm Intermediate Night Club Two Step ($10pp)

Cost: $10 per person/per class; Advance registration required.
Limited to 8 Leaders and 8 Followers per class.
Website: sundancesaloon.org

West Coast Swing Workshop (SF)
Sunday, October 3, 2021
at Sundance Saloon in SF

Intermediate West Coast Swing**
5:15pm-6:15pm “Building on Basics”
Learn some ways to create fun variations from basic patterns.

In Addition;
6:30-8pm … 10-minute Mini Private Lessons; $10 each

Location: Sundance Saloon, 550 Barneveld Ave, SF 94124
**WCS Lesson included with General Admission, $7 per person

West Coast Swing Workshop, a Virtual Stompede Event
(Virtual Stompede Event is Free – Zoom)

West Coast Swing “Non-Verbal Communication”
Sunday, September 6
Time: 1pm on Zoom
Virtual Stompede Event is Free

West Coast Swing Workshop (SF)
Sunday, June 17

“Technique, Styling, Blends & Ideas” 
5:15pm – Intermediate West Coast Swing*
6:15pm – Advanced West Coast Swing*

*Maximum 8 Leaders and 8 Followers per workshop
Cost: $10 per Workshop … plus $5 General Dance Admission

Location: Sunance Saloon, 550 Barneveld Ave, SF

Questions or more info: info@sundancesaloon.org

West Coast Swing Workshop (Santa Cruz)
“Timing, Technique, Teamwork plus Styling & Play Ideas”
Saturday, July 28, 2012
1-4pm

In this workshop you will learn how to improve you dancing throught the use the 3 T’s: Timing (rhythm & tempo), Technique & Teamwork along with some styling & play ideas too! There will be something for all levels of dancers. Basic WCS knowledge required. Geared toward the advanced beginner to intermediate/advanced level. No partner necessary.

Location:
Dance Synergy
9055 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA

EVENING DANCE OPTION (after workshop)
Many of us will then go to the Santa Cruz Swing Dance Club Dance @ Mid-County Senior Center, Capitola

7-8pm Int. WCS Lesson w/Michelle Kinkaid
8-11pm WCS Dance w/DJ Michelle Kinkaid
(playing a music mix of WCS, Hustle, NC2, CW2 and more)

West Coast Swing Workshop
“Technique, Styling, Blends & Ideas”

Friday, April 20, 2012
8-9pm
Cost: $20 Workshop … including Evening Dance from 9-10:30pm (DJ Music Mix: WCS, Ballroom, Latin, etc)
Location: Bay West Ballroom in San Rafael

Mini Workshops: Specialty Topics

Each workshop is unique and based on the specified topic can offer a variety of patterns, syncopations, technique, and styling. Dances presented typically range from west coast swing, hustle, and night club two step. Specialty workshops cover specific topics like “Music Interpretation”, “Music Character & Expression”, “Swing Workout”, “Letting Go”, “Syncopations”, and “Follower’s Only Technique” to name a few. Classes focus on ways to enhance your dancing and are recommended for intermediate and above skill levels unless otherwise noted. Material varies each time

Workshops are held as listed on the Schedule page (see schedule webpage).

West Coast Swing
“Musicality & Play”
Dance with the music not just to the beat!

Add a new dimension of fun to your dancing. Experience the musical breaks, accents, and dancing to the phrases. Learn ways to connect your movement to various aspects in the music. Material varies in each workshop. Basic knowledge required. Geared toward the intermediate level. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Music Interpretation & Awareness”
Dance with the music not just to the beat!

Add a new dimension of fun to your dancing. Experience hearing the musical phrasing and dancing to it, hitting the breaks and accents. Learn ways to connect your movement to various aspects in the music. Material varies in each workshop. Basic WCS knowledge required. Geared toward the intermediate level. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Music Interpretation II – Musicality & Musicology”
Level 2 … The next step of Music Interpretation!

Take musical interpretation a step further. Experience how the music can play a role in assisting the selection of various step components and embellishments. Explore working them out with the music. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary. Music Interpretation level-1 suggested (or equivalent).

West Coast Swing
“Music Interpretation III: Character & Expression”

Another dimension of music interpretation!

Experience the excitement of using various components and working them out to the music… reflecting your expression. Basic skills are required. Music Interpretation level-1 suggested (or equivalent). No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Music Interpretation & Awareness”
Dance with the music not just to the beat!

Add a new dimension of fun to your dancing. Experience hitting the breaks, accents, and dancing to the phrases. Learn ways to connect your movement to various aspects in the music. Material varies in each workshop. Basic knowledge required. Geared toward the intermediate level. No partner necessary.

Intermediate West Coast Swing
“Rhythm & Musicality”
Another dimension of music interpretation!

Take musical interpretation a step further. Experience how the music can play a role in assisting the selection & application of various step components and embellishments. Explore working them out with the music. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Music Interpretation II: Character & Expression”
The next step of Music Interpretation!

Take musical interpretation a step further. Experience the excitement of using various components and working them out to the music… reflecting your expression. Basic skills are required. Music Interpretation level-1 suggested (or equivalent). No partner necessary.

Intermediate West Coast Swing
“Rhythm & Musicality”
Another dimension of music interpretation!

Take musical interpretation a step further. Experience how the music can play a role in assisting the selection & application of various step components and embellishments. Explore working them out with the music. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
Intermediate West Coast Swing
“Connection, Communication, & Fun”

Explore some variations and concepts on how to develop the
interactive aspect of your dance, along with lead, follow, and
styling points. Basic Skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Letting Go”

Release yourself from the restrictions of standard structure! Explore ways of adding more fun in your dancing by integrating patterns, syncopations, extensions, music character and attitude. Experience the “Window of Opportunity possibilities. Basic skills required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Interactive Conversation”

Explore some variations and ideas on how to develop the interactive aspect of your dance along with lead, follow and styling points. Basic skills required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Accessorize Your Dance”

Explore ways of adding color and interest to your dance through syncopations, extensions, and play. Create partner interaction. Basic skills required. No partner necessary

West Coast Swing
“For Women Only”
A Follower’s Focus!

Explore the follower’s role and unlock the mystery of partner dancing. Experience ways to improve your connection and response time, how to read the lead, when to syncopate & embellish, in addition to technique and styling points. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Transitions”
Open the path of communication!

Transitions are a key element in what makes the dance look smooth and feel good. Explore the details of communication & connection and experience the results. Class material is geared toward the intermediate level. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
“Sharing the Fun”

Broaden and share the fun you’re already having. Explore patterns, footwork, and the interaction elements. Check out several ways to spice up your dance and share the fun with your partner. Class material is geared toward the intermediate and above dancer. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary.

West Coast Swing
Intermediate
“Syncopations & Play”

Explore rhythm changes, footwork, and the element of play. Check out several ways to spice up your dance and allow your partner that same freedom. Class material is geared toward the intermediate and above dancer. Basic skills are required. No partner necessary

West Coast Swing
“Let’s Create”
Expand your dance potential and fun!

An in-depth look at what makes the dance click and wherethe opportunities are to create. Explore the detail of connection & communication then experience the exciting results. Basic skills are required. Material varies in each workshop. No partner necessary.

“Swing Workout”
Don’t get caught wondering…
Now what am I supposed to do?

When your partner leaves you hanging out there to “do your thing” … but you don’t feel you have any “thing” to do. Then this workshop is for you!

Come explore various step combinations, extensions, accent techniques, ways to fill the gaps, interact, and spark with your partner. Focus on strengthening and control of your movements and working them out with the music. Basic skills are required. Material varies in each workshop. No partner necessary.