Friday classes
Every Friday evening we run classes followed by social dancing.
Class timings
- 7:05-7:45pm - Level 3 (Intermediate)
- 7:50-8:30pm - Level 1 (Beginners / Fundamentals)
- 8:35-9:15pm - Level 2 (Improvers / Technique)
- 9:15-11pm - Social dancing
New dancers are welcome every week. No partner needed.
No need to book - just turn up by 7:45pm, so you’re ready for the start of the beginners’ class!
Not sure what to exepect on your first night? See our About WCS page.
Location
Classes normally take place at Tib Street Studio in central Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Please see our where to find us page for directions.
Prices
- £10 for the whole evening
- £5 for social dancing only
Special offers:
- New beginners: four weeks for £20
- Continuing dancers: four weeks for £35
Level descriptions
Level 1 - Beginners / Fundamentals
Open to all, we introduce West Coast Swing to brand new dancers, and dancers from other styles who are new to WCS. Also suitable for experienced dancers who wish to refine their fundamentals, or learn a different role.
Level 2 - Improvers / Technique
Recommended for all dancers, Level 2 goes into more depth about technique, connection exercises, and introduces additional fundamental patterns.
You can attend this class if you went to the Level 1 class beforehand, or if you are fully confident with the fundamental basic moves.
Level 3 - Intermediate
For those who have regularly attended West Coast Swing classes for 3-6 months or more, Level 3 offers more advanced technique and patterns.
Please speak to us before attending Level 3 for the first time, even if you have attending WCS lessons elsewhere. This is a fast-paced class and you must be confident with all the basic and core improver level moves, be comfortable social dancing West Coast Swing, and be able to demonstrate fundamental technique in your dancing, including stretch, compression and delayed weight transfer.
Social dancing
Open to everyone who is learning West Coast Swing.