Welcome to the

San Diego Swing Dance Club

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of West Coast Swing dancing. Our Club was formed back in 1970 and has over 325 members.

The Club holds its dances every Sunday and welcomes both members and non-members, with or without partners. Participants must be at least 13 years of age.

Location

The San Diego Swing Dance Club now meets every Sunday at the San Diego Dance Headquarters located at 5035 Shawline St. San Diego, California 92111

Big Dance Floor! 3000 square feet.
Large, Secure Parking Area

What's West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a sophisticated, high-style evolution of the Lindy or Jitterbug which became popular during World War II. Some say that, in order to conserve space on the crowded ballroom dance floors of that era, the dancers started using a slot pattern instead of a circular one. Others credit the Hollywood choreographers with having made the modification to a slot pattern in order for the dancers to remain within camera range. The result of this modification, with the freedom of movement which it produced, gave swing dance a unique quality to allow partners individual technique an styling. Since this all came about in the Pacific States, the resulting product came to be known as "West Coast Swing" and, after 40 years, has become the California State Dance.

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The December Newsletter is out. Click HERE to see it.Some Important Schedule Information:
Dec 22: Trish Connery Walkup and David Walkup teach the Advanced WCS workshop (extra cost). DJ: Vinh Mines; Dress for the holiday if you like, we'll have some decorations up. There will be an "Free Intro to WCS lesson available"
Dec 29: End-of-Year "Swing Live" party with the Mercedes Moore Band. Optional: Bring Christmas Cookies to share. After the band finishes at 5pm, Vinh will play music until 7pm. "Free Intro to WCS lesson available"
Dec 22: David Walkup and Trish Connery Walkup will teach the Advanced WCS Workshop (extra cost)

Doors Open at 1:00pm

Lesson : 1:30 - 2:30pm (PLEASE come early -- no entry between 1:35 and 2:30)

Workshop Pricing:

Members/Non-Members - $10 (with dance admission, see below)

There IS a free (included with dance admission) intro-level class on this day

Dance Admission: 2:30 - 5pm
Members - $10
Non-Members - $15
Yearly Membership - $35

DJ: Vinh Mines

San Diego residents can enjoy their initial dance experience for FREE. Pro Workshop on the 4th Sunday not included.

San Diego Swing Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of West Coast Swing dancing that was formed back in 1970.

The longest-running WCS Club that just celebrated our 54th Anniversary.

MUSIC FORMAT:
San Diego Swing Dance Club plays predominately 70% West Coast Swing and a 30% mix of Country 2 Step, Nightclub 2 Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, Hustle, etc. DJs are receptive to requests.

We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

LOCATION:
San Diego Dance Headquarters
5035 Shawline St.
San Diego, CA 92111
PLEASE DO NOT PARK I THE ARBY'S PARKING LOT -- any of the other parking in the area is OK.

Click here for a map and directions.
Please note: The map app does not know that we are there on Sunday. It says Dance Headquarters is "closed" on Sundays -- But we will be there!




Sunday Dance Event Address:
San Diego Dance Headquarters
5035 Shawline St.
San Diego, CA 92111


Club Mailing Address:
San Diego Swing Dance Club
P.O. Box 1954
Bonita, Ca 91908-1954


Volunteers Welcomed!
The Club is always looking for volunteers to help with assorted projects. If you are interested please contact any of The Board Members.



CLASSES


Concurrent West Coast Swing classes at Introductory and Intermediate Level are held from 1:30-2:30 each Sunday except on the 4th Sunday when we have a special, extra-cost, advanced workshop. Except for that advanced workshop, attending these classes is free with paid admission to the dance.  No experience is required for the beginner-level lesson.
Dance admission is $10 for members, $15 for non members. A full year of membership is just $35.
San Diego County residents may attend their first dance for free including the Free Lesson on days when they are taught. The exception is for the special class on the 4th Sunday which always costs extra.
A Special, more challenging workshop is held on the 4th Sunday of each month.  This workshop will be taught by a local or out-of-town professional instructor and there is an extra $10 fee. Usually West Coast Swing is taught. 
On the First Sunday of the month, a dance other than West Coast Swing is taught in the main ballroom. In most cases, the Introductory WCS class IS still taught on the 1st Sunday.
Our music mix includes music for other dances, including Country Two-Step, Nightclub Two-Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, etc.  On each "First Sunday" we take the opportunity to teach one of these dances. 
Details on the current week's classes or workshops are elsewhere on this page and in the "calendar" section of the website.


For questions, comments, or submissions related
to the website, please contact Jody Kravitz at:
webmaster at sandiegoswingdance dot com