Beginners

West Coast Swing is a smooth, playful, and social dance. Anyone can learn it. Yes, even if you have two left feet :)

"If you can walk, you can dance"

Have no idea what West Coast Swing actually looks like?

Check out this video of Jordan and Anna, social dancing at an event in Paris

How can I start?

Group classes
This is the best way to start learning a dance and it is the preferred way for most people, as it assumes you have no or limited prior dancing experience. We recommend starting with the Curious Westie - Part 1 course, then continue with Curious Westie - Part 2 for a more technical development of your dance.
Private classes (50 min)
For a more personal approach to learning West Coast Swing, we can help and guide you step-by-step. You will get our full attention, along with tips that will help you improve faster from the get-go.
Assessment and advice (25 min)
When joining west coast swing while already having some dance experience it's hard to know your place. While not a class in the real sense of the word, it is a type of private where the goal is to asses your level and see how fast you pick up the main concepts and basic patterns of WCS.

Curious Westie - Part 1

In Curious Westie Part 1 you will learn the basic rhythm, open and closed connections, and 6-count with 8-count patterns, so you can already hit the dance floor.

🗓️ Duration: 12 weeks, April - July (01-07 June - week break) - see here full schedule

🗓️ Dates: Tuesdays, from 21 April till 14 July

🕗 Time: 20:00 - 20:50 + 1 hour practice

📍 Location: DanceHague, Daendelsstraat 57, 2595 XT Den Haag

💸 Price: 150 EUR

Price includes:

1-hour weekly classes
1-hour guided practice after each class

📢 Register now for the Tuesday classes, and save your spot.

Curious Westie - Part 2

Curious Westie Part 2, aims to develop essential skills that you will apply on the patterns you've already learned in Part 1. This course will also allow you to pick up more variations with ease and dance with anyone.

You will learn elements of smooth connection, quality of movement, weight transfers and elasticity and dive into controlled rotational movement and controlled momentum.

🗓️ Day: Tuesdays, from 21 April till 14 July

🕗 Time: 19:00 - 19:50 + 1 hour practice

🗓️ Day: Wednesdays, from 22 April till 15 July

🕗 Time: 19:00 - 19:50 + 1 hour practice

🗓️ Duration: 12 weeks, April - July (01-07 June - week break) - see here full schedule

📍 Location: DanceHague, Daendelsstraat 57, 2595 XT Den Haag

💸 Price: 150 EUR

Price includes:

1-hour weekly classes
1-hour guided practice after each class
possibility to recover a class in the other day (pending teacher approval)

📢 To join this level we assume you have completed the Curious Westie Part 1course and are able to dance on time, the basic 6 and 8 count patterns. Please reach out to us at info@wcs-denhaag.nlif you have partner dancing experience and are interested in an accelerated way of getting to this level.

Need more inspiration?

Here's a fun improv dance with Sean and Torri. The amount of fun these two are having while creating a magical moment for the audience is what makes this dance so addictive.

FAQ

Do I need prior dance experience to join the classes??

No! Our Curious Westie - Part 1 course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior dance experience. Just bring your enthusiasm, and we’ll take care of the rest.

I have prior dance experience. Can I join the Curious Westie - Part 2 immediately?

For over 1 year partner dancing experience we recommend to follow the Fast-Track. If that is not available, contact us for a private assessment.

Can I join without a partner?

Yes! Most people come by themselves. We rotate partners in class to make learning more fun and effective.

What should I wear?

Wear something comfortable that lets you move easily. Shoes should fit well and be comfy so please, avoid high heels...