There are different ways of learning how to dance West Coast Swing, each of them having advantages and disadvantages.
Dance School
The usual choice, often the most appropiate. Attending a school you can learn to dance West Coast Swing from professionals. Practising with the other classmates is really useful to improve faster.
Currently there are two school offering lessons in Madrid:
Círculo de Baile
La primera escuela de Madrid con clases de West Coast Swing. Ofertan clases regulares de distintos niveles y organizan talleres de un fin de semana cada mes, además de sociales para poder practicar.
- web: circulodebaile.es
- email: info@circulodebaile.es
Blanco y Negro Studio
This school is specialized in North American rythms. They have regular classes, and they organize some socials too.
Madrid 47
Escuela de baile que organiza talleres y sociales de West Coast Swing.
- web: madrid47.com
- email: madrid47@madrid47.com
Portalo’s
Escuela de baile y Pilates. Ofertan clases regulares de iniciación.
Baile de Salón José Ignacio
Escuela de baile con clases regulares de iniciación.
Private lessons
This is usually more expensive, and good for people who have been dancing for a longer time and want to take their dancing to the next level. It can be a good alternative for beginners who cannot attend a school for any reason.
The absence of other people attending the same lesson can be a disadvantage in terms of practice, but this can be compensated by attending dancing events.
Private lessons mean personal attention. This will help to improve at a faster pace, the lessons being focused on the student's individual needs.
Events
Frequently, at parties and clandestines there is an introductory lesson where the basic steps are taught. This is useful for anyone curious about this dance or wanting to try west coast swing.
You can check our events calendar.
West Coast Swing Videos
Maybe not the best way to learn, since some mistakes will not be fixed without a teacher. Still, it can be an alternative if there are no schools or teachers in your area.
