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May 7, 2012

What's West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a sophisticated, high-style evolution of the Lindy or Jitterbug which became popular during World War II. Some say that, in order to conserve space on the crowded ballroom dance floors of that era, the dancers started using a slot pattern instead of a circular one. Others credit the Hollywood choreographers with having made the modification to a slot pattern in order for the dancers to remain within camera range. The result of this modification, with the freedom of movement which it produced, gave swing dance a unique quality to allow partners individual technique an styling. Since this all came about in the Pacific States, the resulting product came to be known as "West Coast Swing" and, after 40 years, has become the California State Dance.

Rules of Conduct

What's New!

Board Elections
Coming Soon Info

SPECIAL EVENTS

Saturday, May 26th
Spring Fling Dinner Dance -Come help us celebrate "The Circus of Life" Info

Saturday, June 23rd
LA Swing Dance Club Anniversary Dance Info

WORKSHOPS

June 24, 2012
Trish Connery
WCS Workshop Info

Bulletin Board

Questionnaire Results!
(view results)

Check the Officers
Page for elected
Board Members.

In memory of
our beloved members Marion Baker, Johnny DeDomenico, Neil
Sicilano & Bill Brink

Photographs

New! Carmen Garcia's
Cha Cha Workshop
Photos

Mardi Gras &
St. Patricks Dance
Photos

Pictures of our
last Christmas
Party
Photo Gallery

Pictures of Trish Connery's WCS Workshop, (Jan 22). Check out our Photo Gallery.

Welcome to the San Diego Swing Dance Club

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of West Coast Swing dancing. Our Club was formed back in 1970 and has over 325 members.

The Club holds its dances every Sunday and welcomes both members and non-members, with or without partners.

Join the fun! Bring this flyer for your free admission to any regular Sunday dance. First time guests only, please.

First Time Guest Admission Flyer

Club & First Time Free Admission Information

Location

The San Diego Swing Dance Club now meets every Sunday at the El Cajon Elks Lodge located at 1400 E. Washington Ave., El Cajon California 92019

Big Dance Floor! 1950 square feet.
Large, Secure Parking Area

click here for a map and directions

elk's club

Club Mailing Address
San Diego Swing Dance Club
P.O. Box 923
El Cajon, Ca 92022

Volunteers Welcomed!

The Club is always looking for volunteers to help with assorted projects. If you are interested please contact any of The Board Members.

Volunteer Disc Jockeys Wanted!

We are looking for people to become DJs. No previous experience is necessary. We will train.

CLASS

ADMISSION

LOCATION

Beginners Class Sundays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

A beginners' class is taught just prior to the dance on Sunday and is free with admission to the dance.

Note: There will be No Beginner Class on Sundays with Special Workshops! An additional fee will be charged for particpants! Check our calendar page for monthly info!

Members $5.00 Non- Members $7.00

Memberships are $35 a year and your year starts when you join.

There is no pressure to join

Dances are held at the El Cajon Elks Lodge Sunday 4 to 7PM

Phone:
(858) 274-6422

Check our calendar page for monthly info!

For questions, comments, or submissions about the website, please contact websmaster Mike Lock at sdwmike@roadrunner.com

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Site Last Updated: May 7, 2012