West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing

Every Monday & Thursday evening!

Experience the timeless joy of swing dance with a modern twist in West Coast Swing! This contemporary style, rooted in Lindy Hop, adapts to modern music. With its elastic partner connection, improvisation-friendly steps, and slotted area on the dance floor, it combines techniques from various dance styles. From Pop to RnB to Jazz, enjoy dancing to today’s hits in this sexy and sophisticated swing dance. Take group classes with the incredible Ben O’Neal & get dancing!

  • Our Level 1 series will teach you all the basics needed to get on the social dance floor with confidence. This series is focused on social dancing and the lead-follow components that accompany it. No past experience is needed for this course.

    Our Level 2 series will explore variations in patterns, partner dynamics, and individual movement. You can expect to find your individuality in partner dancing in this series. This level includes everything from Level 1, allowing you to refine and expand your skills for more complex social dancing.

    Our Level 3 series will focus on conversational West Coast Swing. You will learn what makes a good leader and follower and how taking responsibility for your respective roles allows you to build a musical relationship with partners of all levels. This series covers everything from Level 1 and Level 2, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of West Coast Swing.

    By progressing through these levels, you will build a strong foundation, expand your knowledge, and develop the skills needed for confident and creative West Coast Swing dancing.

  • Open Level

    For our Bal-Coast Fusion series we will focus on the intersection between West Coast Swing and Balboa. We cover the basics of both dances, show you how to move in and out of each style, as well as how to fuse them into one coherent style. Experience in either West Coast Swing or Balboa is encouraged but not required.

  • Drop-in

    Every group class on our schedule, unless otherwise specified, is $25. Any time you take a group class at Motivo LA, you get entry into the social dance as well.

    Virtual Punch Cards

    Punch cards apply to all drop-in classes and series classes. You can also use your punches to get into the evening socials. A punch used for a class also includes the evening dance that night and they never expire. $190/10 classes (25% off), or $320/20 classes (35% off)

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