309 Westies - West Coast Swing Dancing

4-week Beginner 1 West Coast Swing progressive series with Kerry!

• **SPECIAL DISCOUNT** First class of this series is free for anyone that wants to learn the leader role** Offer available to any Meetup member that has not taken lessons with us before.

Join our 4-session Beginner 1 progressive series, perfectly crafted for brand-new dancers eager to start their West Coast Swing journey. In this fun, supportive series, you’ll learn the essential steps, patterns, and connection skills that make this dance feel so smooth, stylish, and effortless. No partner or prior dance experience needed. Just show up ready to move and have a great time!

Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Throughout the series, we’ll explore foundational 6- and 8-count patterns (left side pass, right side pass/underarm turn, push break/sugar push, and basic whip), introduce stretch and compression technique, and teach you how to confidently start the dance. It’s everything you need to get comfortable on the floor and excited for what comes next!

Dates: 3/17, 3/24, 3/31/, and 4/7/2026
Lesson: 7-8pm
Open practice: 8-8:30pm
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class to check-in and change shoes.

Location: 1713 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309), Hatfield, PA 19440. Bucks County Academy of Fencing.

$60 for 4-session beginner series. Pre-payment requested. Please Venmo to @KERRY-RIEK (please email 309westies@gmail.com for Zelle or Paypal instructions). Payment by cash can also be made at the door. We appreciate pre-payment because this speeds class check-in.

Missed class policy: If a student has pre-paid for a 4-week session and misses one or more lessons during the session, 309 Westies will provide a discount voucher to the student for the amount of missed lessons to use toward enrolling in a future 4-week session. Cash refunds will not be given for missed lessons.

Other Info:

• You will need flexible, smooth soled shoes that stay on your feet. Dress shoes with a leather sole work great. No flip flops or slides. No sneakers and boots with big treads that grip the floor.
• Only clean shoes allowed on the dance floor. Please bring your dance shoes to change into, or we have boot brush to clean your shoes.
• Wear clothes that you feel comfortable moving in.
• A water bottle encouraged.

Please reach out to us at 309westies@gmail.com with any questions.

Our weekly Skill Builder drop-in class is perfect for any dancer looking to deepen their understanding of fundamental West Coast Swing skills while adding fresh, exciting patterns to their repertoire. Each week features brand-new content designed to strengthen both your individual technique and your partnership connection, helping you feel more confident and expressive on the social floor. This class is geared toward continuing dancers, so before attending, please be comfortable with the following basics: left side pass, right side pass (underarm turn), push break (sugar push), tuck turn (sugar tuck), and the basic whip. Come ready to learn, grow, and elevate your dancing one step at a time!

Class is one hour followed by a half hour practice.

Cost: $15 Payable at the door. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and cash accepted.

Location: 1713 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309), Hatfield, PA 19440. Bucks County Academy of Fencing.

Other Info:

• Only clean shoes allowed on the dance floor. Please bring your dance shoes to change into, or we have boot brush to clean your shoes.
• A water bottle encouraged.
• Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class to check-in and change shoes

Our weekly Skill Builder drop-in class is perfect for any dancer looking to deepen their understanding of fundamental West Coast Swing skills while adding fresh, exciting patterns to their repertoire. Each week features brand-new content designed to strengthen both your individual technique and your partnership connection, helping you feel more confident and expressive on the social floor. This class is geared toward continuing dancers, so before attending, please be comfortable with the following basics: left side pass, right side pass (underarm turn), push break (sugar push), tuck turn (sugar tuck), and the basic whip. Come ready to learn, grow, and elevate your dancing one step at a time!

Class is one hour followed by a half hour practice.

Cost: $15 Payable at the door. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and cash accepted.

Location: 1713 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309), Hatfield, PA 19440. Bucks County Academy of Fencing.

Other Info:

• Only clean shoes allowed on the dance floor. Please bring your dance shoes to change into, or we have boot brush to clean your shoes.
• A water bottle encouraged.
• Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class to check-in and change shoes

Our weekly Skill Builder drop-in class is perfect for any dancer looking to deepen their understanding of fundamental West Coast Swing skills while adding fresh, exciting patterns to their repertoire. Each week features brand-new content designed to strengthen both your individual technique and your partnership connection, helping you feel more confident and expressive on the social floor. This class is geared toward continuing dancers, so before attending, please be comfortable with the following basics: left side pass, right side pass (underarm turn), push break (sugar push), tuck turn (sugar tuck), and the basic whip. Come ready to learn, grow, and elevate your dancing one step at a time!

Class is one hour followed by a half hour practice.

Cost: $15 Payable at the door. Venmo, PayPal, Zelle and cash accepted.

Location: 1713 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309), Hatfield, PA 19440. Bucks County Academy of Fencing.

Other Info:

• Only clean shoes allowed on the dance floor. Please bring your dance shoes to change into, or we have boot brush to clean your shoes.
• A water bottle encouraged.
• Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class to check-in and change shoes