West Coast Swing is much more then a dance. Its a feeling. A feeling that you share with whoever you're dancing with. Its a conversation of emotion, excitement, and companionship. Its the rhythm of the soul, your heart beat, your pulse. Kris S.

WCS is freedom to me, feeling alive. I don't have to think or speak or worry--For three minutes, it is just me, my partner, and the music. No where else am I so in the moment and connected to (yet disconnected from) the world. Lauren A.

West Coast Swing to me is something I use to challenge my tendencies to be a control freak, and my tendencies to not trust people easily. It's something that has slowly shown me it's not only safe, it's fun, and amazing things can come out of listening to your partner and trusting that they're going to take care of you. It's been helping me to figure out what my personality truly is. There is so much encouragement to try new things. It's a wonderful dance and an amazing community. Mary H.

It's individuality at its highest level while maintaining physical contact with a partner. A safe means to express ones self through the guidance of music. It allows dancers to experience connection to a partner, music the floor and to the space around them with limitless imagination.........it's a way of life for many. Michael K.