Places to Dance
West Coast Swing in San Diego and Surrounding Areas
List Compiled by Ron Ford & Mike Lock
For listings of Bands & Artists playing at these venues, call the venue or
check the Reader. Always telephone ahead to verify the listings & times!
If you have a venue you would like added to this page please send your information to sdwmike@aol.com.
Tango Del Rey3567 Del Rey Street Telephone: 858 581 1114 The Jazz Project Big BandHost: Tengo Del Rey |
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InnovationsStarlight Dance Studio Telephone: 619 287 9036 Price: $5 Members - $10 Non-Members Dances are held the first Saturday Night of every month, from 8 to 11PM preceded by a Workshop at 6:30PM. Lot's of WCSers here! |
Downbeat Big BandVeterans Museum & Memorial Center Music: Live big band (EC, WC, Lindy, Balboa & occassional The 17 piece Downbeat Big Band with vocalist plays all your favorite tunes: |
Humphreys2241Shelter Island Dr. Telephone: (619) 224 3577 Music: Varies. Monday Blue's Party Now we’re talking real class. Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge is beautifully decorated and boasts a panoramic bay-view and some ofthe best artists in the country. to be announced: |
Coyote Bar & GrillCarlsbad Village Drive Telephone: (760) 729 4695 Music: Varies The Coyote has great ambience indoors or outdoors. The bands play outside on the patio! The floor is concrete and small. This place is worth the effort when a good band is playing. |
Desert Swing Dance ClubPavillion Dance Studio Telephone: (760) 323 8272 For more info: view Club Flyer |
VFW 37887785 Othello Avenue Telephone: 858 277 5510 Music: Mix of Rock, Swing, Pop, Country Check with www.springsparties.com for band information. |
Belly Up Tavern143 S. Cedros Ave. Telephone: 858 481 8140 Music: Varies. This long time club has a friendly, colorful ambiance. Not all of the bands play danceable music. When they have a good band you should make a point to dance at this venue. |
Incahoots Dance Hall & Saloon5373 Mission Center Road Telephone: 619 291 8635 Dance floor: Medium Wood Classy Country Western ambience. The floor is well maintained. A very nice place when the music is right. |
Kearny Mesa Moose Lodge3636 Ruffin Rd Jody's Telephone: 858 848 5540
What: Partner Dance Night Complimentary dance lessons by various Local Dance Instructors |
Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant5302 Napa St. (at Morena Blvd.) Telephone: 619 542 1462 Music: Varies. This is an up-scale venue for dinner and dancing when the music is right. New on Monday Nights (May 2011). Jazz Allstars play form 6 to 9PM. Jazz & Swing dance music. Cover: $8. |
West Coast Swing TuesdaysWest Coast Swing San Diego - website Tango Del Rey - website Telephone: (858) 581 1114 When: Tuesdays - 9 to 12PM |
Escondido Elks Lodge2430 S.Escondido Blvd. Telephone: 760 745 1687 Admission: varies |
DancessenceNew! WCS in North County |
Pal Joey's5147 Waring Rd. Telephone: 619 582 6699 Music:Band, Lindy/Swing/WCS |
The Encinitas Elks Lodge1393 Windsor Road Take 5 (from either direction), turn East on Santa Fe, go one half mile then turn right on Winsor. Go a quarter mile, the Elks will be on your left. Telephone: 760 753 2243 Music: Blues, R&B, Oldies, et al... |
The Firehouse Swing DanceQueen Bee's Telephone: 858 395 6060 Music: Blues on alternate Wednesday Check website for additional information. |
Swinging Thursday WCS Social DanceStarlight Dance Studio Telephone: 619 287 9036 Dances are held every Thursday Night. beginning at 8:30PM Lot's of WCSers here! |
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