Dance With Us
Every Thursday
West Coast Swing in Albuquerque — beginner lessons, social dancing, and a community that welcomes everyone. No partner or experience needed.
Everyone's Welcome Here
No Experience Needed
We start fresh every week with a beginner lesson. You can walk in having never danced a step and leave knowing how to dance West Coast Swing!
No Partner Needed
We rotate partners throughout the night. Come alone, come with friends — everyone dances with everyone.
Truly Inclusive
We're welcoming to all regardless of age, background, gender, or skill level. Lead, follow, or both — you decide.
First Time Free
Your first Thursday is on us. After that, it's just $3 at the door.
Upcoming Special Event
What Is West Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing is a partner dance with a distinctive elastic, slotted style. Unlike many partner dances, it's completely music-agnostic — it works with blues, pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, and pretty much anything with a beat in 4:4 time.
It's a social dance, which means the steps are improvised in conversation with your partner rather than choreographed. That's what makes it endlessly fun to learn: every dance is different.
More About UsQuick Facts
- Partner dance — no prior dance experience needed
- Works with virtually any music genre
- Roles are not gender-assigned — lead or follow, your choice
- Albuquerque has a friendly, active WCS community