Learn WCS in the Monterey Bay Area

Santa Cruz County

Chuck and Pat's WCS Lesson and Dance
Tuesdays, Aptos
Happens every Tuesday unless Chuck and Pat are on holiday. Always check calendar to be sure class is happening. Occasionally other dances will be introduced such as Nightclub 2-Step. Again, be sure to check calendar.

7:30 PM - 6 week Int WCS series. Check Tuesdays on the calendar for start date and specifics.
Drop-in Adv. Lesson 8:30 PM
Dancing 9:30-10 PM
One lesson $8/both lessons $10
Dance only $2
Dance Synergy, 8035 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Chuck - 831.479.4826

Chuck and Pat also teach a beginning WCS series on Monday evenings through the Capitola Parks and Rec.

Monterey County

2nd Friday of the month
7-8 PM Intermediate Lesson
8-10 PM Dance
Shall We Dance, Pacific Grove

July 11: Instructor, Miguel DeSousa
August 8: Instructor, Richard Kear
September 12: A 2 day mini workshop and dance weekend with Jay Byam including WCS and Salsa and 2 dance parties.
October 3rd: Katherine-Krok-Eastvold
November 14th: Miguel DeSousa
December 12th: Xmas Dance, no lesson

NOTE - October date is 1st Friday due to Boogie by the Bay the following weekend.

Every Monday
6-7pm: Beginning West Coast Swing (6 week class covering most of your WCS basics. Next class starts June 23rd)
7:15-8:15: Intermediate West Coast Swing (drop in classes)
Shall We Dance, Pacific Grove
All classes taught by Pat Eodice and Jan Burnett
Visit www.DanceFever.biz for up-to-date information.

Monterey has a very active WCS community. They often bring in champion dancers to teach at their dances. Please refer to the calendar for details.

Private Lessons

Suzy Keating
One-on-one for the beginner who is leery of a group or who is already learning patterns through classes and/or videos. Suzy focuses on good basics and fine-tuning your lead. Lessons are taught in her home by Dominican Hospital. Call Suzy at (831) 462-0213 or email her at suzykeat@yahoo.com.

Pat Evans
For those unable to take group lessons or wishing to have one-on-one instruction. Take advantage of Pat's 15 years of teaching experience. Lessons are taught in her home in Santa Cruz. Contact Pat at 476-9747 or email her at pevans@cruzio.com.

Kathy Long
Kathy teaches through awareness, helping you to get out of the distractions and self-criticisms of the mind and into the body. Emphasis is put on good, simple technique to make even the beginning dancer shine. Kathy also teaches semi-private lessons. Get 4 lessons for the price of 1 private! Call for details. Lessons are taught in her home studio in Felton or downtown Santa Cruz at the Palomar Ballroom. Contact Kathy at (831) 335-2152 or email her at dance@santacruzswingclub.com.

Pat Euodice
Pat has been teaching West Coast Swing and other popular club dances for many years. Lessons are taught at Shall We Dance in Pacific Grove. Call 831-373-5678.

See our links page for more dance opps in the San Francisco and South Bay Areas.

Are you a teacher who has WCS or Club dance classes and want to be included here or on our calendar page? Then please contact Kathy at dance@santacruzswingclub.com and let us know the specifics. We'll need day, time, place, contact info, etc.

Questions? Email or call Chuck at 831.479.4826. Problems with the website, email Kathy.