Classes/Schedule

**Updates to class structure coming soon in July 2026!** More details coming soon.

Level 0 = Crash Course

AKA WCS101. For those who are new to west coast swing. Focuses on basic rhythm and basic patterns essential for west coast swing.

Drop in any week of the month to start. 4-week series of classes designed to give some new info and some review throughout the month.

Curriculum:

-Week 1: Left side pass, right side pass, turning left side pass

-Week 2: Sugar push, sugar tuck, and right side pass

-Week 3: Closed position, left side pass, left side send out, right side pass, right side pick up

-Week 4: Closed position, sugar push (open and closed), inside roll

We recommend at least 2 months of Crash Course classes or equivalent weist cost swing lessons before progressing to Foundations (Level 1). AWA instructor approval required to move up from Level 0 to Level 1.

Level 1 = Foundations

Required to attend Foundations:

-At least 2 months worth of Crash Course classes or other comparable west coast swing classes.

-Understanding of 6-count basics and timing. 

-Audition with one of the AWA instructors.

Focus on expanding basic rhythms, adding 8-count patterns, foundational technique, and giving ideas/options for adding variety into your social dancing.

Level 2 = Patterns & Concepts

Required to attend Patterns & Concepts: Understanding of timing, leverage and compression, and both 6 and 8 count rhythms. Follows should be comfortable spinning in extended basics (i.e. spinning left side pass, whip with double outside turn).

Recommend at least 4-6 months of Foundations class or other comparable west coast swing classes before attending Patterns & Concepts class.

Deeper dive into fine tuning technique, communication with a partner, higher level patterns/variations, and musicality! Some weeks will also include specialty topics.

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Featuring rotating/guest instructors or specialty classes as announced.