Beginner West Coast Swing Summer 2012

The official state dance of California, West Coast Swing has evolved from its roots as an offshoot of Lindy Hop into a versatile dance able to be performed to a wide variety of music including blues, rock and roll, pop and R&B. Danced traditionally in a slot where the leader dances in place while the follower travels back and forth, WCS allows for a full array of moves from other social dances, including East Coast Swing, Salsa and Hustle, to be adapted to its own unique style. Classes will be followed by free open dancing at 8:30pm.

When: 7 Mondays, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, starting July 2 to August 13

Instructors: Hannah Hoersting & Neil Halelamien

Cost: FREE for Caltech students (with ID) $5 per class for SURF students $5 per class for other full-time students and Caltech/JPL affiliates (with ID) $10 per class for all others

Prerequisites: No prior dance experience or partner are required, although comfortable shoes are strongly suggeste