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.

The San Diego Swing Dance Club has a dance EVERY Sunday from 1-5pm at San Diego Dance Headquarters, 5035 Shawline Street, San Diego 92111. (details below)
The August Newsletter is out. Click HERE to read it.
Sunday, August 24 (1-5pm):
Advanced West Coast Swing Workshop with David Walkup (extra cost) 1:30pm-2:30pm
Social dancing before and after with your DJ Vinh Mines.
No Intro level WCS lesson is available on this day
Please help out our recptionist and COME EARLY. Chris will thank you. No Late Admission to the workshop!

 
 
David Walkup and Trish Connery Walkup
David Walkup and Trish Connery Walkup are trained dancers, teachers, choreographers, competitors, and judges specializing in partner dances. Based in San Diego, they each began their dance journeys in the mid‑to‑late 1990s — David on the UCWDC circuit in San Diego, and Trish on the West Coast Swing circuit in Los Angeles. They joined forces in 2006 after meeting at a dance convention.
Between them, they hold an impressive collection of titles: David is a four-time UCWDC World Champion and a U.S. Open Swing Dance Champion. Trish is a five-time UCWDC World Champion, a California Swing Dance Hall of Fame Rising Star, and a frequent finalist in top-level WCS competitions.
Together, they bring over 30 years of combined experience to the dance floor, teaching a wide variety of partner styles and earning a reputation as two of the most talented instructors on the West Coast.
There’s a chance Trish may be back in town from visiting family — fingers crossed! Either way, don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from one (or both!) of these exceptional professionals.

Workshop Admission: 1:30-2:30 pm - $10 (members and non members -- plus required dance admission -- see below)
Dance Admission: 2:30 - 5pm
 Members - $10
 Non-Members - $15
 Yearly Membership - $35
 San Diego residents can enjoy their initial dance experience for FREE. (4th Sunday workshops not included)
 The dance starts at 2:30 with DJ Vinh Mines
Please: Cash and Checks only. Sorry, no $100 bills.
 
Please give our check-in staff at the front desk a break and COME EARLY ! ! ! 

First time attendees that are San Diego area residents may enjoy their first visit for free on Sundays #1, #2, and #3.

San Diego Swing Club is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1970 to preserve West Coast Swing dancing. The longest-running WCS Club 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.

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.


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to the website, please contact Jody Kravitz at:
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