What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing (WCS) is a popular partner dance that originated from Lindy Hop in the 1940s. It's known for its smooth, linear movements, and is characterized by improvisation, conversation, and interaction between partners: 
  • Linear slot: The follower moves to either end of a slot, while the leader stays in the center.
  • Anchor: Each pattern ends with an anchor, which stretches the leader and follower apart.
  • Improvisation: WCS allows for a wide range of musical interpretations and personal expression.
  • Conversation: WCS emphasizes conversation between the partners.
  • Adaptability: WCS can be danced to a variety of musical genres.
Simply Adelaide WCS

You are on the Simply Adelaide WCS website, which is a yearly event hosted in November packed with workshops, international staff and is just an epic & fun weekend to makes leaps forward in your dancing! This is the best way to make friends, socialise and make leaps forward in your dance journey!

Weekly Classes are the best place to start, so check out what's available in Adelaide weekly below:

HappensDance West Coast Swing

HappensDance is a West Coast Swing only school offering WCS level classes on Thursday nights in Norwood.

Thursdays at 7.30pm
Level 1 class (beginner). No partner needed or experience needed!
Level 2-4 are also offered.  Check when the next free trial and course are on their website.
Thursdays at 9.15pm: Social Dancing
Quick Steps Dance Studio

QuickSteps offers a large variety of dance classes, and is located on Gouger Street in Adelaide CBD. West Coast Swing is offered:
Mondays at 7pm
Level 1 class (beginner), then practice & Level 2
Mondays at 9.15pm: Social Dancing

Saturdays at 10.30am
Level 1 class (beginner), then practice & Level 2

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