Lessons and Practice

Welcome to Tuesdays at 309 Westies. We offer 4 different leveled classes and a practicum from 7pm to 9:15 pm. The cost is $15 for 1 or 2 classes and the practicum. Intro to WCS Drop-In with Sascha @ 8pm Sign Up: https://forms.gle/yE7G4766XXdA7z6w9 Designed to satisfy your curiosity and get your feet wet with West Coast Swing. This introductory class covers the basics of movement, allowing you to ease into dancing, with a focus on moving your own body to the music. We recommend you stay in this class until you are comfortable with timing. Beginner 1: 4-week progressive series with Kerry and Eric! @7pm Sign Up: https://forms.gle/GC4XE1KDUyzcnMGW8 This class is designed for the beginner. We recommend that you go through the Intro class at least 3 times. We will cover steps and skills to get you started in this super smooth and cool dance. The class will cover basic 6- and 8-count patterns, stretch and compression connections, connecting to the music, and starting the dance. Beginner 2: 4-week progressive series with Kerry and Eric! @8pm Sign Up Link:https://forms.gle/VNC5dgey7VMPpfJm9 Continue your West Coast Swing journey with our 4-session Beginner 2 progressive series. In this series, you’ll expand your repertoire with fun new moves such as the tuck turn (sugar tuck), spinning side pass, right side pass with outside turn, and reverse whip. We’ll also introduce pattern variations, hand changes, extensions, and essential turning techniques that help make your dancing feel smoother, more dynamic and enjoyable. Prerequisites: Comfortable with underarm turn (right side pass), left side pass, push break (sugar push), and basic whip. If you are not familiar with these patterns, please sign up for our Beginner 1 series. Skill Builder with Sascha @7pm Our weekly Skill Builder drop-in class is perfect for any dancer looking to deepen their understanding of fundamental West Coast Swing skills while adding fresh, exciting patterns to their repertoire. Each week features brand-new content designed to strengthen both your individual technique and your partnership connection, helping you feel more confident and expressive on the social floor. Come ready to learn, grow, and elevate your dancing one step at a time! Prerequisites: Comfortable with left side pass, right side pass (underarm turn), push break (sugar push), tuck turn (sugar tuck), and the basic whip. Patterns covered in Beginner 1 and 2 are expected to be muscle memory. $15 per class drop-in. 6-class punch cards available for $90. Each lesson includes 45 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of practice Practice 8:45-9:15pm Dates: 7/14/2026 7/21/2026 7/28/2026 8/4/2026