What is West Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing is a smooth and sensual dance with a lot of elements of improvisation. WCS has its origins from Lindy Hop where it has developed in parallel and is danced today in several countries around the world, such as the USA, France and England.
WCS is danced to a variety of musical styles, including r&b, pop, rock, blues.
Social dancing & crash courses
We have free crash courses and social dancing on the following dates:
| Date | Crash Course | Social Dancing | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29 (The OPEN) | 18:00-19:00 | 19:00-23:59 | Umeå Dansimperium |
| Dec 13 (Christmas Party) | ? | 19:00-23:59 | Umeå Dansimperium |
Do you want to learn West Coast Swing? Here are our courses for autumn 2025:
| Kurs | Startdatum | Kurslänk |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 – Beginner (Tuesday) | 16/9 | Till kurssidan |
| Level 1 – Beginner (Weekend) | 18/10 | Till kurssidan |
| Level 3 – Specialisation (Tuesdays) | 26/8 | Till kurssidan |
| Level 4 – Challenge (Tuesday) | 26/8 | Till kurssidan |
| Personalised Practice (Tuesday) | 26/8 | Till kurssidan |
| Competition Training: Newcomer/Novice (Thursdays) | 28/8 | Till kurssidan |
| Competition Training: Intermediate+ (Thursdays) | 28/8 | Till kurssidan |
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