Welcome To SouthWesties ABQ!
It's Nice To Meet You
What We're Up To

About

SouthWesties ABQ is a small, non-profit organization bringing West Coast Swing to New Mexico.

We were founded with the purpose to establish and maintain a friendly, energetic, and supportive environment where everyone is treated equally and/or equitably. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of:

  • race, ethnicity, nation of origin or residence;
  • age, religion, marital status, veteran status;
  • sex, gender, sexual preference;
  • manner of dress, skill level or interest in other styles of dance, or;
  • any other protected classes recognized by the city of Albuquerque in the state of New Mexico, by the state of New Mexico, or by the United States of America.

We are committed to operating events that:

  • provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, and;
  • educate community members about West Coast Swing and dancing West Coast Swing socially and competitively.

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a partner dance characterized by its elastic look that can be danced to all kinds of musics and artists: from blues to R&B and contemporary, and Aretha Franklin to Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran!

Events

We host lots of opportunities for learning and dancing West Coast Swing!

Weekly Beginner Lessons

We host a beginner lesson every Thursday from 7 - 7:45 PM at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center!

Weekly Social Dances

We're at Lloyd Shaw Dance Center every Thursday night 7:45 - 10PM for awesome social dancing!

Check out our socials!

Board of Directors

We love to foster such a wonderful community!

Elaine Rhoades
[She/They]

President

Craig Hogle
[He/Him]

Treasurer

Jason Torchinsky
[They/Them]

Secretary

Contact Us

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Your feedback makes us a better community!

Incident Report

Did an incident happen at one of our events? Report it using this anonymous form!