West Coast Swing Calgary
On most Friday evenings from September through June, people looking for a place to dance to music from big band era jazz to current Top 40 hits can swing by the regular, yet informal, west coast swing dances held in Calgary. Hosted by a great group of friendly, experienced dancers, these events are meant to help people enhance their west coast swing skills and keep on dancing - as any dancer knows, this is what is most important!
Everyone is welcome, no matter what their experience. In fact, what draws newcomers into this group and makes them members for life is the welcoming atmosphere and the lack of judgement by their peers. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves, and most people are willing to help beginners out with their techniques and steps without criticism. Dancers who have competed in west coast swing across the world attend, as do local instructors. The music is diverse and there will be at least one song that is easily recognized by every attendee.
Recently, West Coast Swing Calgary, has started including a 1 hour dance lesson before each social dance, taught be a variety of swing leaders. This is a great way to get back into the dance if you've been away far too long (as I have)! My skills are rusty, to be humble, and it's been fantastic to have teachers there to point out where I'm going wrong. My follow is too light, and I concentrate too hard on where my feet are.
Dances are held at the Haysboro Community Center in SW Calgary most Friday evenings. The newly instated lessons run from 7:30 - 8:30, when the social dancing kicks in until 11:30. Cost is currently $10 for both, or $7 for just the dance. For more information, please find the West Coast Swing Calgary page on Facebook.
Everyone is welcome, no matter what their experience. In fact, what draws newcomers into this group and makes them members for life is the welcoming atmosphere and the lack of judgement by their peers. Everyone is there to enjoy themselves, and most people are willing to help beginners out with their techniques and steps without criticism. Dancers who have competed in west coast swing across the world attend, as do local instructors. The music is diverse and there will be at least one song that is easily recognized by every attendee.
Recently, West Coast Swing Calgary, has started including a 1 hour dance lesson before each social dance, taught be a variety of swing leaders. This is a great way to get back into the dance if you've been away far too long (as I have)! My skills are rusty, to be humble, and it's been fantastic to have teachers there to point out where I'm going wrong. My follow is too light, and I concentrate too hard on where my feet are.
Dances are held at the Haysboro Community Center in SW Calgary most Friday evenings. The newly instated lessons run from 7:30 - 8:30, when the social dancing kicks in until 11:30. Cost is currently $10 for both, or $7 for just the dance. For more information, please find the West Coast Swing Calgary page on Facebook.
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