West Coast Swing Group Classes

Tuesday Nights
at The Beer Hog – Madison
Evolve Your West Coast Swing!

Welcome to the West Coast Swing Revolution!

With decades of experience teaching West Coast Swing here in Huntsville, we know that one of the greatest challenges dancers of all levels face is knowing how to progress. With this in mind, we’ve styled our dance classes to provide a clear, understandable path of progression for our students.

We are passionate about helping everyone grow their West Coast Swing, no matter their level of experience. If you’re new to West Coast, or even to partnered social dancing, you’re in the right place. Come join our progressive classes, and start your dance journey today!

Our Classes

Fundamentals of West Coast Swing

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm

It all starts here! Our Fundamentals class will introduce you to the foundations of West Coast Swing, covering all of the essential elements of the dance in a rotating three-month curriculum. This class is suitable for complete beginners with no prior dance practice, as well as for experienced dancers looking to get started in a new style.

✨ Progressive 3-Month Series

This rotating series is designed to grow your dance step-by-step over three months:

  • Month 1: Pushes — Strengthen your basics and connection
  • Month 2: Passes — Expand your vocabulary and flow
  • Month 3: Whips — Add power, control, and classic WCS styling

Swing Evolution

Tuesdays @ 5:30pm

This is the next step after our Fundamentals class. After the practice period, we teach an intermediate-level class covering a wide array of topics, including individual dance technique, partnership and connection, and musicality. Students should be confident in their ability to dance their West Coast basics to music before attending this class.

✨ Progressive 3-Month Series

This rotating series is designed to grow your dance step-by-step over three months:

  • Month 1: Connection — Build strong leader/follower connection and responsiveness
  • Month 2: Styling within Partnership — Add personal flair while maintaining smooth partnership
  • Month 3: Linear vs. Rotational — Explore movement dynamics and control in different patterns

Body Talk

On Hiatus

Body Talk focuses on clean technique, body movement, solo skills, and expressing the music.

Technique • Styling • Musicality

  •  Improve core technique, balance & control
  •  Develop body awareness and clarity
  •  Learn styling that feels natural, intentional & musical
  •  Understand musical phrasing, texture & accents
  •  Adapt movement to different songs, tempos & moods
  •  Skills translate to social dancing, choreography & performance
  •  Build confidence from the inside out

Open to all levels No partner required

The Performance Lab – The International West Coast Swing Rally

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm

Step into The Performance Lab. A high-energy, welcoming class for any dancer ready to explore solo performance and bring choreography to life. No partner? No problem! Just come ready to move, experiment, and grow.

In this class, you will:

  • Learn approachable solo choreography
  • Improve musicality, timing & accents
  • Build clean lines, transitions & body awareness
  • Develop performance confidence & presence
  • Make choreography feel authentic and personal
  • Translate skills to social dancing, showcases & competitions

Open to all levels – No partner required – No pressure – Just growth

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Our Instructors

Click here to learn more about our team of certified dance instructors.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve never danced before. Is West Coast Swing a good style to start with?

Yes! West Coast is a deeply rewarding style, with years of learning and practice in store for you. But you don’t need years of experience to start having fun! West Coast is most notable for its versatility, and after just your first month of classes, you’ll be ready and able to dance to many of the popular songs you listen to every day.

Do I need to buy special shoes to attend your classes?

Not until you want to! That said, we recommend that you avoid wearing shoes with high-traction soles like rubber. You’ll want to be able to turn in place easily, without twisting your ankles.

Do I need to bring a partner to class?

Nope! You’re more than welcome to attend classes by yourself. We rotate partners during class to ensure that everyone learns together.

How much do classes cost, and where are you located?

Our Fundamentals program is FREE for the month of JULY but we do ask that you commit to the four classes.

Our Evolution classes are $20 per 50 min session to drop in or $60 for a month of four classes. We teach classes at our dance studio inside Beer Hog – Madison. Check out our registration page to learn how to find us!

How do I register for classes?

Visit our registration page, or just fill out our contact form and let us know when you’d like to start classes! We accept payment for classes online, or in person or cash.