Upcoming West Coast Swing socials

NEXT: Friday, OCTOBER 24, 2025

Halloween Social Dance: 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.

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JAN-FEB 2026 DATES

West Coast Swing Social Dancing

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

FRIDAYS

🗓  January 9 – with a bonus mini-lesson of the Shivers line dance!
🗓  January 23
🗓  February 13 – Valentines themed, a decade of loving West Coast Swing! Free to attend.
🗓  February 27

⏰  7:30-9:30 PM.
🎟 $5 e-Transfer at the door
📍  Kings College Dance Studio, Castine Way
 
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DANCING BY THE SEA

West Coast Swing is on the waterfront all summer long

Join us most Mondays and Fridays this summer to have one of the most memorable and fun social dancing experiences in the city. DJ Spacebar (and new guest DJs) will be spinning tunes for you and all our westie friends to groove.

As always, everyone welcome, no partner or West Coast Swing experience needed. Our Westie Ambassadors will be on hand every night to provide mini-lessons that will get you grooving on the dance floor. Just drop by!

MONDAYS

⏰  7-9:00 PM*
📍  Location: The Salt Yard (at the bottom of Salter St., on the wharf)

June: 9, 16, 23
July: 7, 14, 21, 28
August: 11, 18, 25
September: 1, 8, 15

FRIDAYS

⏰  7-9:00 PM*
📍 Location: The gazebo (at the bottom of Morris St., behind the Discovery Centre)

June: 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
September: 5, 12

*Check our social media before heading out. If weather is iffy, we will post a cancellation notice at 4:00PM on the date noted.

🎟  If you enjoy your experience, donations are accepted by e-Transfer; no fee required to take part.

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DANCE WITH THE CHAMPS! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Keerigan and Mia Workshop Weekend Social

Everyone welcome! Whether you’re attending workshop lessons or just want a night on the dance floor, join us on this Friday to dance with your friends and our Champion guests!

🗓 September 26, 8:00 to 10:00 PM

📍 Kings College Gym, Castine Way (Side entrance by the Library; head downstairs to the studio. Parking is free.)

🎟 $10 e-Transfer at the door

Dance to a mix of contemporary, pop and favourite WCS songs! Our social dances are a welcoming place to meet new friends and enjoy time together on the dance floor.

We can’t wait to see you there!

NEXT: Friday, MAY 23, 2025

West Coast Swing Social Dance

DJ Spacebar’s on 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.

📅  Friday, May 23
⏰  7:00 PM, mini lesson
⏰  7:30 to 9:30 PM, dancing
🎟  $5 cash or 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.

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NEXT: Friday, March 21

WCS & Blues Crossover

Final date until Fall 2025. Our collab with DalKing Swing is a popular “crossover” social dance of Blues and West Coast Swing.

You’ll get mini lessons in both styles, then dance the night away with everyone. DJs will spin music that can work for both dance styles for most of the night.

  • 7:00 PM: mini-blues lesson
  • 7:30 PM: mini-WCS lesson
  • 8:00 to 10:00 PM: social dancing


$10 cash or credit/debit at the door

Volunteers needed for check-in and set-up. Help out with a 30 minute shift and save $5 on cover, email dalswing.volunteers@gmail.com to sign-up now!

Location: Happy Soul Dance Studio, 3089 Oxford St, Halifax.

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MORE DATES:

May 23
West Coast Swing Social
🕖 7:00-7:30 PM, mini-lesson
🕢 7:30-9:30 PM
🎟 $5 cash at the door
📍 King’s College Dance Studio
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Interested in learning West Coast Swing?

We offer beginner and progressive classes throughout the year. No experience or partner necessary.