WHAT'S HAPPENING IN HALIFAX!

Westie Workshop

MOVE WITH THE MOYS

AUGUST 14-15 in Halifax

  • Lessons, social dancing and private instruction
  • Chris and Melissa Moy are premier West Coast Swing Dance Instructors

West Coast Swing Classes

BASICS

  • An introduction into dancing West Coast Swing patterns, timing and connection
  • No dance experience or partner required
  • Next class: Fall 2026

BASICS PLUS

  • Add style to basic movements, learn more patterns, and polish your technique
  • Next classes: Fall 2026

IMPROVER

  • Progressive, topic-focused lessons that provide variations on patterns, footwork training, and technique development
  • Next classes: Fall 2026

Guided Practices

MARCH 29

ALL-LEVEL

  • Support for what you’re working on from our instructors.
  • Come prepared to ask for help with a couple of movements, patterns or skills you want to work on.
  • Prerequisite: you’re comfortable dancing basic patterns (passes, push break, tucks and whips) continuously through a song.
  • Sunday, March 29, 5:15-6:30 PM.
  • Free to attend, drop-in.
  • Location: St. Andrews Community Centre. 3380 Barnstead Lane, Halifax

West Coast Swing Social Dances

HALLOWEEN SOCIAL: DAYS OF DARKNESS

Westies, let’s make it weird! DJ Spacebar’s prepared an extra-special (extra creepy) playlist for you to creep the floor. Come dressed in costume (or just as your spooky self) to dance. Don’t ghost on this night, it’s going to to be scary fun!

Everyone welcome, no partner or experience needed to join in. This Halloween themed social dance starts with a mini taster lesson for those who want to learn/practice their basic steps. 

📅  Friday, October 24 
⏰  7:00 PM, mini-lesson
⏰  7:30 to 9:30 PM, dancing
🎟  $5 e-Transfer at the door
📍  Kings College Dance Studio, Castine Way (Side entrance by the Library; head downstairs to the studio. Parking is free.)

Change into non-marking indoor/clean shoes before entering the studio.

WATERFRONT WEST COAST SWING, ALL SUMMER LONG

We’re making the best dance memories every week on the Halifax waterfront! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, no partner needed-drop in and join us, for free!

📅  Most Fridays, some Mondays, June 12 to September 11
⏰  7-9:00 PM

Check our Facebook group for weather cancellations at 4:00 PM the day of.

DROP IN!

Our DJs bring the tunes and all your westie friends are in the room. Our WCS social is a night of fun, music, and danceand you’re invited! We welcome everyone from seasoned dancers to complete beginners.

FRIDAYS:
🗓 May 22, 8:00-10:00 PM
🎟 FREE to attend, in honour of Halifax WCS’s 10th Anniversary
📍  Kings College Dance Studio, Castine Way

Change into non-marking indoor/clean shoes before entering the studio.

practices, lessons and social events

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Progressive lessons

Weekly classes are offered throughout most of the year for Beginners to Improvers. We welcome people new to partner dancing and who have experience in other dance styles. Join us for a class to begin, refresh, progress, or try the other dance role! 

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Guided practices

If you have established skills in progressive levels of West Coast Swing, guided practices are for you! Reach out to us about specific topics you want to work on to elevate your dancing.

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Social dancing

We host West Coast Swing social dances throughout the year in Halifax, NS. And collaborate with DalKing Swing to offer Blues and WCS crossover dances. Everyone is welcome, no experience or partner is needed to join in.

Basic West Coast Swing Patterns

SUGAR PUSH

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SIDE PASSES

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BASIC WHIP

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Our Instructors

Over 20 years of experience in practice and competition in various levels of dance.

Judy Corkum

Judy Grandy

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Michael Warner

Michael Warner

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Gabrielle Maklin

Gabrielle Maklin

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Jill Grant

Jill Grant

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Mark Manser

Mark Manser

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