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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.

 

  

 

 

 

 


 







Welcome to the San Diego
Swing Dance Club

We're 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. Ages 13 & older Welcome!

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

 
 
 

 

New Location

The San Diego Swing Dance Club now meets every Sunday at the El Cajon Elk's Lodge located at 1400 Washington, El Cajon California

click here for a map & directions


 CLASS

 ADMISSION

 LOCATION

Beginners Class
Sunday
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.

Members
$5.00

Non-Members
$7.00

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

But there's no pressure to join

 Dances are held
at the
El Cajon
Elk's Lodge

Phone:
(858) 274-6422

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