Dance With Us
Every Thursday

West Coast Swing in Albuquerque — beginner lessons, social dancing, and a community that welcomes everyone. No partner or experience needed.

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Every Thursday 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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Lloyd Shaw Dance Center 3201 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, ABQ
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Beginner Lesson Included 7:00–7:45 PM every week
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First Time Free Just $3 after that

Everyone's Welcome Here

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No Experience Needed

We start fresh every week with a beginner lesson. You can walk in having never danced a step and leave knowing how to West Coast Swing.

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No Partner Needed

We rotate partners throughout the night. Come alone, come with friends — everyone dances with everyone.

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Truly Inclusive

We're welcoming to all regardless of age, background, gender, or skill level. Lead, follow, or both — you decide.

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First Time Free

Your first Thursday is on us. After that, it's just $3 at the door.

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thursday WCS Social Dance

Lloyd Shaw Dance Center · 3201 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Beginner lesson from 7:00–7:45 PM — no experience or partner needed!

Social dance from 7:45–10:00 PM. All levels welcome.

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What Is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a partner dance with a distinctive elastic, slotted style. Unlike many partner dances, it's completely music-agnostic — it works with blues, pop, country, hip-hop, R&B, and pretty much anything with a beat.

It's a social dance, which means the steps are improvised in conversation with your partner rather than choreographed. That's what makes it endlessly fun to learn: every dance is different.

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Quick Facts

  • Partner dance — no prior dance experience needed
  • Works with virtually any music genre
  • Roles are not gender-assigned — lead or follow your choice
  • Albuquerque has a friendly, active WCS community