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.

Important!
Please read our
Rules of Conduct

What's New!

Meet our new
Board of Directors!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Spring Fling
A Big Event!
May 25th 2013
Event Information

WORKSHOPS

Trish Connery
WCS Workshop
June 2nd. Details

Bulletin Board

Questionnaire Results!
(view results)

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

Photographs

Easter Sunday
Dance Photos &
one Movie Clip on
our Newsletter Page

Tri-City Swing
Dancer's Grand Ball
Photographs

Photographs
from our Annual
Christmas Dinner
Dance

View Contest
Winners from past
to present.

Welcome to

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. Participants must be at least
13 years of age.

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

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 related
to the website, please contact Mike Lock at:
mike@sandiegoswingdance.com