West Coast Swing Wednesdays, The Rhythm Lounge

WEST COAST SWING THIS JUNE!!! Beginner Classes Adv Beginner Classes Intermediate plus classes and SOCIAL DANCE PARTIES!!! Don't miss the fun. No Partner Needed No Experience Necessary Registration is open now and the early-bird rate ends on June 3rd Wednesdays Summer 4 week session - June 10th - July 1st: Summary of class topics (more details below & Latin Beginner Classes on MONDAYS) 3 WEST COAST SWING Classes of various Levels on Wednesdays in June: CLASSES: 6:30 - Adv Beginner West Coast Swing - level 1.5 7:30 - Intro to West Coast Swing Beginners Welcome - Level 1 7:30 - WCS Level 2 8:15 - 9:30- Open Social Dance Party https://therhythmlounge.dance/classes-events/4-week-session-wednesdays-june2026 **SPECIAL SUMMER RATES and TEEN / TWEEN RATES Wednesdays 4 week session - June early-bird FULL WEDNESDAY CLASS SCHEDULE - West Coast Swing and Latin Classes: 6:30 - Adv Beginner / Open Level Bachata 6:30 - Adv Beginner West Coast Swing 7:30 - Adv Beginner Bachata 7:30 - BEGINNER WEST COAST SWING 7:30 - Level 2 West Coast Swing - requires lots of experience ** Things to know: Social Dance Party each week after classes - included in classes Drop-ins welcome, space permitting No Partner Needed Special Summer Rate - register by June 3rd! $50 for 4 week session for 1 class a night (*regular $60) $80 for 4 week session for 2 classes a night (*regular $90) New Summer Teen/Tween Rate - ages 12 to 18 - $40 for 1 class a night or $64 for 2 classes a night (*must have an adult present at all times) Drop-ins = $20 / 1 class / week or $25 / 2 classes / week Limited spots and classes fill up quickly WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: June 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st Class Schedule - choose from 1 to 2 classes a week on Wednesday evenings (*please see any prerequisites below) https://therhythmlounge.dance/classes-events/4-week-session-wednesdays-june2026 *************************************************************** WEEK 1 - June 10th 6:30 - Bachata Open Level - Adv Beginner and Above -with Luis Santiago - prerequisites -please know basic, box step, right turn, left turn, open to closed, hammer-lock 6:30 - West Coast Swing 1.5 - Technique class - highly recommended for all WCS dancers in order to continue exploring important West Coast Swing elements & to help develop comfortable dancing on the social dance floor. (*looking to move into this class, see the level 1 below and make sure you have trained in each of the the topics before moving into level 1.5) prerequisites - please know basic passes, pushes, and 2 beat timing increments week 1 - Why & how we triple in WCS - a deeper dive into clarity in your personal movement and partner connection week 2 - Why we 8 count & Whip mechanics - focus on connection & timing week 3 - Why we stop! Musical Landing points and how to stop and get going comfortably week 4 - Why we rock! Expressing redirection! 7:30 - Salsa Open Level - Adv Beginner and Above - with Luis Santiago prerequisites - please know basic, right turn, left turn, mambo step, cross-body lead, NY walk) 7:30 - West Coast Swing - Intro Level 1.0 - Beginner - All Levels - TOPICS for LEVEL 1 week 1 - 8 count passes and pushes and groove week 2 - outside and inside turns and partner communications week 3 - why, how, & when we triple - timing and clarity - 6 count or 8 count week 4 - intro to why, how, & when we 8 count - timing and clarity - whips etc (*it is recommended that all new dancers take this course at least once and usually, people will need it 2 times unless actively practicing and going out social dancing or have prior dance experience). 7:30 - West Coast Swing Level 2.0 - usually at least 1 solid year of training in WCS prerequisites - must have oodles of experience - please know whips, pushes, passes, tucks, slingshot, triples, 2 beat timing blocks, outside turn, inside turn We ask that people can demonstrate these things without our assistance. week 1 - let’s get started and play with our starter steps week 2 - connection and clarity in turns week 3 - playful communication ideas week 4 - challenging sequence to ignite your passion 8:15 - 9:15 - Social Dance Parties - all welcome (*$5.00) for dance only 2 dance rooms // Latin Dance Floor and West Coast Swing Dance Floor ‍ ‍ We strongly advise registering early as classes tend to fill up and we like to keep a balance of lead to follow in order to promote a great social dance experience. Plus, registering early allows you to take advantage of the early-bird discount, which expires on June 3rd https://therhythmlounge.dance/classes-events/4-week-session-wednesdays-june2026