Welcome to West Coast Swing New York. WCSNY is a website dedicated to the West Coast Swing community in NY and the tristate area. Our goal is to bring new dancers in to grow the community and to keep the dance alive. Our team organizes events and teaches the dance. We also support National and international dance events. West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance derived from Lindy Hop. It is characterized by a distinctive elastic look that results from its basic extension-compression technique …

Purpose of our group: * Share the knowledge and culture of Afro Cuban/Latin Caribbean dances such as Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata & more * Broaden your musical and cultural experiences through music, history & dance movements. * Bring people from dance classes to live entertainment venues, clubs & anything Latin dance related for dance practice and social dancing * Maintain your physiques with Salsa & Latin dance fitness * Building self confidence, and make new friends thru partner d …

Welcome to New York City Swing Dance, Meetup's largest and most active swing dance group! Our members love going out, dancing, and socializing! The experience levels of our members range from beginner to advanced. Events frequently start with an optional beginner lesson. Types of swing dance include East Coast, Lindy Hop, and West Coast. Members are asked to review our rules of membership here: http://swingdancing.meetup.com/82/about/.

Scottish Country Dancing is a modern version of eighteenth century European social dancing. If you've ever seen a Virginia Reel, you'll have the basic idea. There are many variations, of course. There are fast dances, jigs and reels, and strathspeys which are slower and more elegant. Anyone is welcome (we have members in their teens and member in their 90s). You don't need to bring a partner because we mix it up for each dance. It's great fun and great exercise. You'll meet people from many walk …

This group is for people who are interested in Swing/Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing classes and events in New Jersey. The Artists' Lab offers Group Classes, Workshops and Private Lessons in Lindy Hop, Balboa, Carolina Shag, Foxtrot and West Coast Swing in New York City and northern New Jersey. Anyone can learn! Bringing a partner is not required. All classes will rotate partners. You'll learn the footwork and moves, and you'll also improve your comfort level and skill at partnering and commun …

Get your body moving and start having fun ! Have fun getting some exercise for your mind, body and soul. No prior experience is necessary!  Beginners, come learn basic Israeli dance steps and simple dances. For the experienced dancers, we will be doing a combination of traditional, classic Israeli dances as well as new, modern Israeli dances! Circles, Lines, & Partner Dances !

WELCOME TO THE GABRIELLE ROTH'S 5RHYTHMS! For the last 11 years, Richard Jerram has been blessed to teach this is a simple and potentially profound movement practice where we meet to move and find ourselves at our most fluid and creative level. Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms® of Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness are different ways of moving that embody different ways of being in the world. Together, they form 'The Wave'; a simple movement practice that encourages us to find our own uni …

Due to the excitement and growth of the dance in the garden State we are happy to announce a NEW Steppin group NEW JERSEY " CHI TOWN " STEPPERS.  Jersey loves this dance and wants to claim a part of this dance as theirs, similar to their neighbors in New York, Boston, Baltimore D.C and many others. This is an off shoot of a very good and popular group that deserves a lot of the credit for bringing Steppin to New Jersey.  The New York and New Jersey Chicago style Steppers. This is still a Smooth, …

If you Hustle, Salsa, Ballroom, Hand Dance, or just LOVE TO DANCE!, you can learn Chicago Style Steppin'. The home of Steppin' is Chicago, and gained popularity across the nation when R. Kelly released, "Step in the Love" in 2002. It's a partner dance to Soulful Grooves like Classic R&B, Soul, Old-School, Jazz, Neo-Soul, and some Hip Hop. So, join us to meet others who enjoy Chicago Style Steppin'; love Steppin' music; and want to learn the dance. In the process meet new people, enjoy adult inte …

If you love salsa, or think you'd like to "give it a try", you've found the right group.  Some of our members are experienced salseros, while others are just starting out...but when we're all together for a night of dancing in Westchester, WE ALL HAVE FUN!   We offer SALSA On1, SALSA On2 and BACHATA Classes for beginners through advanced; and SALSA DANCING in Westchester 2-3 NIGHTS EVERY WEEK.  We have LIVE SALSA BANDS, and COMEDY/SALSA nights...so don't forget to check out our CALENDAR to see t …

What is our main purpose? To provide dancers like us a fun place to meet, play, learn, and dance. Meet with people across NJ, NY, PA, and beyond who love music and dancing, for every kind of dancing - Swing, Ballroom, Tango, Latin. Unlike other dance meetups, our meetup leaders are just volunteers who dance for the pleasure of it! Who should join us? Dancers & aspiring dancers (Singles or Couples) who are interested in social dancing as a hobby. Beginners who are looking for avenues to learn …

Single, partnered or married -- this group is for ALL who Love to Dance! Are you one of those passionate people who hear a great rhythm and just want to get up and dance? Have you on occasion even went onto the dance floor alone because you wanted to dance so much, and you weren’t going to wait or depend on anyone else to ask you to join them? When you dance, do you feel soooo alive and energetic and happy? Are you between the ages of 35-60 and have the mentality that age is just a number and wh …

The purpose of the group is to introduce people to the pleasure of participating in Scottish Country dancing. The flow of the dances, the lilt of the music and the social nature of the occasion make dancing a rewarding activity in every sense. The Meetup Group will join with more experienced dancers who will provide teaching and guidance as required to enable everyone to get the most out of dancing. No experience is necessary, nor is it necessary to be from Scotland or wear a kilt. Similarly the …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning about and dancing Latin and Ballroom on a regular basis, having more opportunities to dance, more partners to dance with, and meeting other people in an active setting. Latin and Ballroom dancing is great for singles, but is also fantastic for couples wanting to break out of the TV routine and add some exercise and romance into their relationship. I started this group to add more visibility and increase the popularity of Latin and Ballroom dancin …

Our Meetup is geared to helping you meet new people while dancing West Coast Swing. We host monthly dances which have a beginner lesson to help you get started with the dance. We also partner with many event around NY and meetup for dances at bars in nyc which is a great laid back atmosphere to learn to dance.

This meetup group is for anyone in the Delaware Valley who is interested in supplementing their existing formal dance training and lessons by practicing and training with others seeking to improve their Salsa and Latin dance skills. The purpose and rational for the group is to provide a forum and means to bring together people to practice and rehearse movements and routines learned in formal training and lessons which are not appropriate to try in social dance settings. This also provides a "bri …

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Meet other Swing Dancers and promote All American Dancing! Swing goes back to the 1930's in and is still very popular today. Learn to dance East Coast Swing, Lindy, Charleston, Balboa, R & Blues, Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing, Jazz, Foxtrot and Mambo. Have a Good time! Meet dance partners and dance friends. Dance for the joy of it! Share information and coordinate attendance at Swing/Dancing events in the area. Everyone is welcome. Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Dancers. We are here to supp …

Put some hep in your step and groove to jazzy sounds of the Big Band Era and the cool blues at the Jersey bOunce Friday Night Swing Dance Party. Beginners will learn the basics of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop at the included lesson. No partner needed! Join a friendly, inviting group and make new friends while learning to jump, jive and boogie. (And get great exercise without even knowing about it!) Downtown Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street, Montclair Lesson: 8:30-9:30 Dance: 9:30-11:30 BYO …

The Long Island Latin Dance Meetup Group is designed for those who love to dance salsa, bachata, and other latin dance styles. Meet new people who also have a passion for dance. Regular socials take place at Rhythms & Soul Dance Studio in Levittown. It's a very relaxed, 'come as you are' atmosphere. No partner necessary. All ages and dance levels and dance styles are welcome. Guest DJ's will be spinning the hottest Latin music. All we need is you!

Welcome to LivingPowerfully Community! There has been a lot happening recently outside of the group as all organizers have been traveling for more intense trainings in practicums, workshops, and out of country seminars and it's time to bring it together, offer as much support and empowerment as we can with each other, and share in the enjoyment of life, creating the best we're able, together! There are a variety of choices we have to start some weekly / bi-weekly / or monthly meetups and I want …

Mostly Waltz invites you to an afternoon of dance to beautiful live music. In addition to the waltzes, the program includes other couple dances, such as swing, tango, polka, one-step, schottische, fox-trot, No partner or experience is needed. Your Choice of Lessons, included with $12 Admission!! (Students $6) 2:30 - 3:30 Intermediate Lesson (changes monthly) 2:45 - 3:30 Basic Waltz Lesson Dance to Live Music, starting with a waltz mixer 3:30 - 6:00 Social dancing 4:45 - bring your favo …

NJ Swing has offered casual & entertaining lessons and dance parties in all Swing-era styles, as well as social ballroom and nightclub, ever since Kristine first introduced the swing resurgence to North Jersey in 1998. No partner and no dance experience is needed to attend. You'll find a great mix of friendly singles and couples of all ages and skill levels sharing a common interest... the thrill of dancing! NJ Swing remains the biggest and longest-running swing event in NJ. Our monthly Friday p …

Learn to Swing! Anyone can learn swing/lindy hop, and after a few classes, you'll be swinging, too. This entry-level class is open to anyone regardless of experience, and you don't need to come with a partner (but if you have one, by all means bring him/her). You'll learn the footwork and moves, and you'll also improve your comfort level and skill at partnering and communicating with others. You may not even notice you're exercising as the music swings you.

DANCE A LOT BALLROOM STUDIO invites you to an EXCLUSIVE 5 DOLLARS FIRST TIME TRY OUT Latin Cardio Group Class - 60 min of a pure intense latin rhythm. This is a new and fun dance program, designed to burn fat, make you look and feel better, get your heart rate up and your body weight down. Here are some of the benefits of this fast paste routine: •BURN CALORIES •FEEL ENERGIZED •LOSE WEIGHT •TONE YOUR BODY •LEARN NEW STEPS •FEEL LIKE DANCING AT THE CLUB •HAVE FUN It's having fun while bu …

Welcome!  to the Westchester Ballroom and Latin Dancing Meetup Group. Our Meetup Group is for everyone- singles or couples. Our goal is to create a group of people who love to dance and have fun every time they come in, while developing the confidence to dance with any partner, on any dance floor, to any music. With us you can learn any of the dances you are interested in – Cha-Cha –Waltz-Argentine Tango-Swing-Salsa-Rumba-Hustle-Sumba-Foxtrot-Jive-and more. Our instructor is Maksim Kapitannikov …

Learn to dance, learn new steps and dance skills, meet new people, make new friends, mix and mingle, all while you meet new people, make new friends! Get that much needed exercise while enjoying great music and fun dancing. We welcome both singles and couples wanting to enjoy a social dance community. No partner or experience is needed to join in -- our group is beginner friendly. Come on out and let's dance!

We started this group because we love introducing new people to the fun of ballroom/latin/swing dancing and showing them anyone can dance! The group is going to start with a series of dance classes for absolute beginners taught by fabulous instructors Chi and Christopher of Jersey Dance (www.jerseydance.com). Chris and Chi are competitive dancers and are excellent at making dancing simple for new students. Partners are not required and the first event will be scheduled soon. As people start gett …