Free Dance Try Out: West Coast Swing

Turku Swing Society (TSS) offers a free trial session for their West Coast Swing beginner course. The trial is free and does not commit you to continuing.

West Coast Swing is a partner dance that can be danced to radio hits, blues, and ballads. The dance is based on improvisation with your partner - the follower has more influence on the dance's direction than in most styles. The beginner course covers rhythm, basic figures, and leading and following. You don't need your own partner or previous dance experience.

If you enjoy the style, the course continues from 6.10 to 15.12 on Tuesdays from 18.05 to 19.05. Course fees are 55 € / semester (students and postgraduates) or 110 € / semester (working adults), with a 25 € membership fee added to the first semester payment in the calendar year. CampusSports members receive discounted rates. The course fee gives you access to all spring semester weekly courses.

Entry is from the side door, and the changing room is on the second floor. Suitable footwear includes wool socks or well-gliding, low dance shoes that don't leave marks.