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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March 26 -- Optional RSVP via Facebook click HERE
The San Diego Swing Dance Club is blessed to have a talented dancer, teacher, and community leader, Brandi Guild, to teach this month’s workshop. She is inducted into both the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame and the UCWDC hall of fame. As a cofounder just launched SD Westie with a weekly Wednesday workshop and dance called Westie Groove.

For highlights on her fabulous routines:
https://www.brandiguild.com/routines

Information on SD Westie:
https://sdwestie.com/

Workshop is $10 (you must also pay for the dance -- See below)
Dance Admission:
Members - $10
Non-Members - $15
Yearly Membership - $35

NO "Intro to WCS" class on this day.
The dance starts at 2:30 with DJ Vinh Mines 
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 52nd 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, Jitterbug, etc. DJs are receptive to requests.

We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.
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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.



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ADMISSION


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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.
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. 
Our music mix includes music for other dances, including Country Two-Step, Nightclub Two-Step, Cha Cha, etc.  On each "First Sunday" we take the opportunity to teach one of these dances.   No Beginner's West Coast Swing is taught on the first Sunday of the month.
Details on the current week's classes or workshops are elsewhere on this page and in the "calendar" and "workshop" sections of the website.

Members-$10
Non-Members $15
Memberships are $35 a year and your year starts when you join.
There is no pressure to join

Dances are held at the Dance Headquarters
Sundays
2:30 to 5PM
Phone:
(858) 274-6422
Check our calendar page for monthly info!


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