This super-fun course or bootcamp that gives you a kick-start in learning West Coast Swing (WCS) dancing, is offered a few times per year.
Taught by Miranda Lam, an experienced and trained teacher, and Advanced level dancer 3-hour Bootcamp or 2 or 4-week progressive course Classes taught in Dutch and/or English
If you have never done this dance, or any kind of partner dancing –this intro in WCS is for you! If you have started dancing WCS recently — this intro in WCS is also for you! After the Intro in West Coast Swing course you can progress to level Building a Solid Foundation
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a modern version of Swing dancing, done to contemporary and classic Pop, R&B, Funk, and Blues. It's a social dance you do with a partner, BUT you don't need to BYO partner -it's more common to show up solo and switch partners each song.
No traditional role requirement in West Coast Swing - feel free to dance the role you like best in our classes, on the social dancefloor and in competition (many dancers learn both roles at some point and even learn to switch!)
West Coast Swing is known for being the most equitable partner dance: both partners have freedom to express themselves and contribute to the dance.
Just like in any other type of sport:
you don't need to be amazing or competitive in order to enjoy yourself - you just need to learn a few essential skills and the rules of the game, then you can dance with anyone!
Here's what you can expect to look like after just a few classes:
Get started with this slick, dynamic, improvised partner dance with an accelerated method that will have you learning fast and having fun immediately!
No partner required.
Miranda Lam is an experienced West Coast Swing dancer and teacher, and an ambassador of West Coast Swing in The Netherlands. She dances both roles and teaches weekly classes in Amersfoort and Utrecht, organizes training weekends in The Netherlands and touring nationally and internationally for over 8 years for learning (to improve her own dancing and her teaching skills), competing, teaching and judging.
4-weeks: Dates: Tuesday January 13 and 20, February 3 and 10 (2026)Time: 20.30 - 21.45Practice: Tuesday February 17 februari 19.00 -21:45Locarion: Wattlaan 10, UtrechtCosts: €75 per persoon (4 classe of 75 minutes + 1 practice) Limited spots for trial classes on January 13 available (20 euro per person)
Ticket policy
Pass purchases are final and non-refundable. For special circumstances please contact me!
Transfer policies
No! There will be a mix of couples and singles. No partner required.
WCS is a social dance, meaning everyone dances with everyone for one song at a time, so you switch partners constantly during the class. But if you have specific concerns, you can stay together if necessary.
We are excited to welcome you! This workshop will be a nice express way to convert your existing skills and learn the rules of the West Coast Swing game.
Dress casual, no need to be formal. You'll want to choose something you can raise your arms in comfortably. It's a good idea to bring a second shirt to change into just in case you get too sweaty. Ladies tend to wear pants, not skirts, and flats are better than heels.Shoes: any that are not too bulky or grippy.
Then this is perfect for you! Everyone has to start somewhere! You will be among a few hundred new dancers who feel the same way you do.
If you know you learn better one-on-one or want to progress faster, contact us to discuss custom training program options.
