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 February Newsletter is out. Click HERE to see it.This Sunday, February 23:Demetre (aka Meech) Souliotis Teaches the 4th Sunday Advanced-Level West Coast Swing Workshop
NO beginner-level West Coast Swing Lesson Is Available this Sunday.
Doors open at 1:00.
Vinh Mines is your DJ before and after the lesson (1:00-1:30, 2:30-5:00
Upcoming:
Mar 16: St. Patrick's Day Celebration (more details to come)

This Sunday, February 23
Demetre (aka Meech) Souliotes teachous our Adv WCS Workshop.
 
Demetre Souliotes first found dancing at a young age growing up in Los Angeles in the forms of Hip-Hop, Pop’n’Lock, and later House Dancing. He discovered West Coast Swing and has never looked back. He has been performing and competing professionally in the top division in the world, the Champions Division, for over 20 years. Demetre travels the world as a sought after Choreographer, Coach, Teacher, Judge, DJ, and Mentor. He runs local dance scenes in LA & SD, owns two annual dance conventions, and is a premier videographer in the dance space. He is one of a handful of current Champion Dancers who have helped shape what WCS is today, he been nominated to the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame 5 times.
 
NO Intro to West Coast Swing on this day.
 
$10 Intermediate Workshop: 1:30 - 2:30pm
 
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. 4th Sunday Pro Workshop not included.
 
San Diego Swing Club is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1970 to preserve West Coast Swing dancing. Celebrating our 54th year.
 
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.


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to the website, please contact Jody Kravitz at:
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