DANCE BOSTON

West Coast Swing Dancing

With Bill Cameron & Yuna Davtyan

West Coast Swing Dancing

With Bill Cameron & Yuna Davtyan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming 2021 Dates:

Hello dancers!

We hope you’re as excited as we are to get back to dancing! We are working on figuring out how and when will be the safest time to get back into the “swing” of things – please check back to our website soon for updates!

'Dance Family' It's a term we all use – and we all understand without explanation.

Our dance family is our 'chosen family.'

In Boston, we are especially lucky. Our dance family is deeply connected, exceptionally generous, and known for its ability to come together to support one another in times of need.

Recently, many of you opened your hearts and wallets to support a local dancer whose family wrestled with the financial burden and medical costs resulting from a brain tumor diagnosis.

This generosity made a difference and we thank you all for stepping up.

There is now another in our dance family facing a cancer diagnosis – in fact, she is facing it for the 3rd time.

Anne Fleming is a survivor and a fighter. Her strength, spirit, smile, and laughter are known not only within our local dance community but around the world.

She has welcomed many of us into this dance family we know and love so much – and she continues to bring people together everywhere she goes.

Anne teaches because it is her passion – and she gives all of herself every time, to every student, in every lesson, class, and workshop.

It is time, now, to give back.

Anne's health insurance ended – prior to her diagnosis – and she has been in the midst of a required waiting period before her new insurance begins (although even then, it will not cover all of her treatment.)

Unfortunately, cancer waits for no one.

We ask you all to step up once again – to open your hearts and your wallets to help.

Additional donations of any size are welcomed – and will make a difference – just as dance has made a difference in all of our lives.

With love and gratitude,
Yuna & Bill

GoFundMe

For those of you who don't have Venmo account, you will be able to help by getting the eGift Card from Whole Foods Market. Anne's email address is: annedfleming1@gmail.com

Anne Fleming

JOIN US FOR WEST COAST SWING DANCING!

TUESDAY NIGHTS

West Coast Swing group lessons and social dance every Tuesday!

We provide two group lessons at 7:15 PM and 8:15 PM before the social dancing gets started

(9:15 PM to 11:30 PM).

The intermediate lessons are taught by former U.S. Open Champion Bill Cameron and his remarkable partner Yuna Davtyan.

The beginner lessons are taught by DanceBoston staff members who have been personally trained by Bill and Yuna.

Please bring shoes with clean leather or hard plastic soles that will slide on hard wood floors.

We offer a cash bar and free nibbles.

You only pay when you attend: no pre-registration is required.

Admission

Before 9pm

$15 Advanced and/or Intermediate Lesson (dance included at no cost)
$15 Beginner and/or Adv. Beginner Lesson (dance included at no cost)

After 9pm

$10 Dance and/or socialize until close at 11:30pm.

Student Discount

Must provide valid ID
Under 24 years old = $10 Any lessons (dance included at no cost)
$5 Dance &/or socialize until close

SATURDAY NIGHTS

Monthly WCS Dance Party!

Typically the first Saturday of the month.

We provide two Intermediate/Advanced lessons at 7 PM and 8 PM. There is only one hour beginner lesson at 8 PM. Social dance is 9 PM to 11:45 PM.

In addition to Bill and Yuna, we offer a range of nationally-recognized instructors throughout the year as guest teachers on Saturday evenings.

Sometimes we have special workshops that start in the afternoon. Our monthly dances include group workshops and social dancing.

Please bring shoes with clean leather or hard plastic soles that will slide on hard wood floors.

We offer a cash bar and free nibbles.

You only pay when you attend: no pre-registration is required.

Admission:

PRIVATE LESSONS

Bill Cameron, Yuna Davtyan, and DanceBoston staff members are available for reasonably-priced private lessons.

The special attention you receive in private lessons can catapult your dancing to the next level. Private lessons help you learn more quickly and effectively by focusing on your individual needs. The instructor can spend ample time dancing with you, one on one, to quickly and accurately assess your skills and identify problem areas.

Private lessons are typically for 1 or 2 people and can be taught by 1 or 2 instructors.

Small private group lessons (for 3 or more people) can also be arranged.

Do I need a partner?

No partner is necessary. We switch dance partners throughout the lessons and during the social dancing, so everyone gets to know everyone else.

What clothes do I wear?

The clothing is casual, although a touch of bling or sparkle is always welcome.

What shoes do I wear?

We wear low-heeled or flat shoes.

How do I know which role to learn?

Individuals can choose to lead or follow – their role is not based on their gender or height, but on their personal inclination. Many people eventually learn both roles. No matter which role you choose, you are free to invite people to dance with you.

How many moves do I need to know to social dance?

WCS is based on just four basic moves and once you get a grip on those, you will be able to social dance freely.

I'm a beginner; who do I dance with?

Dancers at all the different levels dance with each other; don't be afraid to ask someone!

It's my birthday; what does that mean?

Please email, Facebook message or verbally tell us it's your birthday: every dancer’s birthday gets celebrated with free amittance, a cupcake and a birthday dance jam!

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SEE WHAT WE DO

Snapshots from Kelson Gent, Lindsay Mistretta and Alyssa May Schoeller!

IN A NUTSHELL

The greater Boston area has become a hotspot for West Coast Swing dancing.

We have a great program of West Coast Swing lessons and dances... come and see for yourself!

Join us for Boston-area lessons and social dancing in West Coast Swing;

Tuesdays (weekly) and Saturdays (monthly). We have lessons followed by social dancing.

Tuesdays: Join our accessible lessons for dancers of all levels.

Brand new beginners welcomed warmly.

Monthly Saturday night lessons/dances are friendly and fabulous.

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance that combines the hottest elements of traditional swing, Latin dances, and Hip-Hop, creating a smooth, subtle movement that suits every age.

Our goal is to spread the joy of dance to as many people as we can.