West Coast Swing in Denver & Surrounding Areas
(Last updated: 11/2/23)
Here’s an up to date list of all the West Coast Swing dances in Denver and surrounding areas (Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Littleton, Englewood, etc)!
Note: The bottom of this page has a list of all of the WSDC events and also local dances on hiatus.
Featured Events
Upcoming Events:
- Saturday 2/28 & 29th, 2022: Ben Morris Workshop Weekend at Colorado Dancesport in Littleton.
- Saturday 2/11/22: World Champion Kristin Geil will be teaching the intermediate WCS class which begins at 7 pm. DJ Lauren who DJs for Westie Wednesday all the time will be playing starting at 8 pm at Colorado Dancesport.
Where: Colorado Dancesport, 5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123
Time: 7 pm: Intermediate Workshop. 8pm to ??: WCS Dancing!
- Cost: $10 for the dance & $5 for the class.
- How: You can pre-register online or you can pay at the door with cash or venmo when you arrive.
- Questions? Contact Us
Note: The Elevation WCS dance runs every 2nd & 4th Saturday with rotating instructors and DJs. Note: 1st Saturday dance is Jonathan’s Free Late Night which is ALSO at Colorado Dancesport.
Note: No First Saturday Dance in September! Join us again on October 1st!
Jonathan's Free WCS Late Night (1st Saturdays)
Where: Colorado Dancesport, 5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123
Cost: Free
How: Just show up!
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What WCS Events Are Happening Next?
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Note: Events are subject to cancel or change without notice due to things like weather, venue availability, etc
Full List of WCS Dances in Colorado
Mondays
Denver Westie's "Modern Swing Mondays
* Must be 21 or older since they serve alcohol
Where: Stampede 2430 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014
*Special Offer* Come dancing on Monday night at the Stampede and get in for FREE that Wednesday to ‘Westie Wednesday’ at the Mercury Cafe!!
What: West Coast Swing (a.k.a. Modern Swing) lessons and dancing at the Stampede. The Stampede is a Country-Western themed nightclub with a beautiful dance floor, 7 bars, and a restaurant sprawled around a vast space. Plenty of free parking. Dress is casual. Partner not required.
Beginner Lesson ——– 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Intermediate Lesson —- 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Dance —————— 8:15 PM – 11:30 PM
Cost: $10 Cover includes lesson and dance!
Wednesdays
Denver Westie's "Westie Wednesday"
Where: Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St, Denver, CO 80205
When: Every Wednesday.
Intermediate Lesson ——— 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Beginner Lesson ————- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dance ———————– 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
What: WCS classes and dance. This has been one of the most popular West Coast Swing Denver dances for over 5 years.
Cost: $10 for dance and class.
Who: Denver Westies
Contact: Facebook Page
Thursdays
Boulder WCS Dancing at the Avalon
Thursday WCS at the Avalon in Boulder.
Rotating Instructors: Lizzy Spann, Gabi Wasserman, Briana Gibson
Where: The Avalon 6185 Arapahoe Rd. in Boulder
When: Thursdays. 7:30pm 2 levels of WC Swing workshops. 8:30-10pm dancing
What: WCS classes and dance. Note: As of 7/7/22, this dance no longer has a vax requirement. Everyone is welcome.
Cost: $10 cover | $2 student discount. Free parking.
Fridays
Denver Westies Practice Session (no social dance)
Laura Koch's Fort Collin's Dance
Where: Genesis-Fort Collins’ Club, 1307 E Prospect Rd, Ft Collins, CO 80525
When: Friday nights. 7-8pm lesson, 8-10pm dance.
Who: Run by Laura Koch
Cost: $5/person club members and $10/non-members.
How: Pay at the door.
Contact Laura: lkoch [at] qwestoffice [dot] net
Saturdays
Jonathan's Free Late Night (Note: 1st Saturdays ONLY) at Colorado Dancesport
Where: Colorado Dancesport, 5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123.
When: 1st Saturday’s. Begins at 8pm and goes till around midnight. No lesson.
Cost: There is no cost to attend this WCS dance and it’s vax optional.
What: FREE WCS Dancing! Jonathan covers all the costs. Just show up. Sign the liability waiver, and dance! DJs are usually LaWanna, Marsha, MaryKelley, Jalene, or Lizzy Spann.
Contact Jonathan for more info: jpswingproductions ( at ) g m a i l ( dot ) c o m.
Inclusion WCS (2nd and 5th Saturdays)
Where: Colorado Dancesport, 5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123.
When: 2nd & 5th Saturday’s. 7pm lesson and 8 pm dance
Cost: Pending from Terra Summers
What: Terra Summers new WCS dance! All dances will be held at the Littleton Colorado Dancesport! More details to come soon.
Contact Terra for more info: inclusiondance5678 ( at ) gmail (dot) c o m.
Elevation WCS (3rd Saturdays) at Colorado Dancesport
Where: Colorado Dancesport, 5120 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123
When: 3rd Saturdays. Note: 1st Saturday dance is Jonathan’s Free Late Night which is ALSO at Colorado Dancesport
- Cost: $10 for the dance & $5 for the class.
- How: You can pre-register online or you can pay at the door when you arrive.
- Contact Us
Steve Felderman's WCS Dance (4th Saturdays) at CDS North (formerly Zenergy Dancesport)
Note: Dance is at North Colorado Dancesport location! NOT Littleton location.
Where: CDS North, 6830 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221
When: Every 4th Saturday. 7pm lesson, 8-11pm dance.
Who: Steve Felderman DJ. Past instructors have included Kristin Geil, Tashina Beckmann King, Terra Summers, and Laura Koch.
Cost: $5 lesson and $5 for the dance (if a national pro is teaching, cost may be higher).
How: Pay at the door.
Contact: stevefelderman [at] gmail [dot] com
Sundays
RMSDC Weekly Sunday Dance at the Denver Turnverein
Where: Denver Turnverein, 1570 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
When: Every Sunday. This dance runs from 630-930pm. They will occasionally run a late night dance which runs until 1130pm (See announcements from the RMSDC club for details). There will be a beginner and intermediate class at 530pm and a bridge class (think of it as a step between beginner and intermediate).
What: The longest running WCS dance in Colorado!
Who: Rocky Mountain Swing Dance of Colorado
How: Pay $8 at the door. Must have an annual membership (only $15) to attend. Join in person or online at https://denverturnverein.com/membership/
Contact: Website
Dances Currently On Hiatus
- 1st Saturday Dance in Colorado Springs (Currently on hiatus)
Where: 5670 N Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
When: 1st Saturday of the month. Class 630pm (arrive by 620pm). Dance 730pm to 1020pm
What: Intermediate Workshop and Dance – $12 per person (CASH Only – please bring some $1’s). Newcomer Lesson for Dancers brand new to WCS – NO PARTNER REQUIRED!
$5 for the Dance (includes Newcomer Lesson) – CASH Only Please!
Singles welcome, no partner required.
Who: Kanit Dararutana, Jim Sisneros, and Dance Wonderland
How: Pay at the door.
Contact: (719) 362-7027 (Dance Wonderland) or pm Kanit or Jim on Facebook.
Covid Policy:
– Effective Nov 6th 2021. Must be 100% vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J). Mask is optional.
– Hand sanitizer will be provided at the door, DJ booth, and all tables.
WSDC Events
5280 Westival
5280 Westival: March 23-27, 2023. For more info or to register, visit: 5280westival.com
SwingTime
SwingTime: August 17-20, 2023. For More info or to register visit https://swingtimewcs.com/
Colorado Country Classic (swing side of the event is Colorado Swing Classic)
Colorado Swing Classic: happened in June of 2023. The Country Classic will be back again with WCS in 2024. https://coloradocountryclassic.net/