Lessons and Guided Practice  |  Every Thursday

Small Batch
Thursdays

West Coast Swing Classes in NYC

Small group West Coast Swing classes in Manhattan taught by All-Star competitor Joe Miller at The Platform dance studio in New York City.

Thursday nights at The Platform are all about focused learning, great dancing, and good company.

Our West Coast Swing classes in NYC follow a Small Batch format. Classes are capped at just 12 dancers, so everyone receives personal attention and space to work on the details that make your dancing better.

It’s a bit like the feel of a private lesson, but in a relaxed small group where you can ask questions, try things, and improve alongside other dancers.

Classes are taught by Joe Miller, an All-Star West Coast Swing competitor and trained dance instructor who has been teaching partner dancing for over a decade. His goal is to help dancers develop technique, musicality, and connection while keeping the learning environment supportive and fun.

Thursday Class Schedule

Each week we explore focused topics that help dancers improve their skills and musical expression.

6:30 PM — Strategy Line (Level 2)
Learn how to plan your dance, play with musicality, and create smoother flow on the floor.

7:30 PM — Blue Line (Level 2)
Explore blues-inspired movement, groove, and musical expression in your West Coast Swing.

8:30 PM — Small Batch Practice Session
A guided practice session where dancers can try things out, ask questions, and receive feedback from Joe while dancing.

Practice sessions are kept small so everyone has space to work on technique and refine details.

Is this class for me?

These Thursday West Coast Swing classes are designed for dancers who already know the basic patterns, including:

• Sugar Push
• Left Side Pass
• Right Side Pass
• Whip

If you're comfortable with these basics and want to improve your technique, musicality, and connection, the Thursday Small Batch classes are a great fit.

Pricing

$30 per class

Practice Session
$15 or FREE with one class

RSVP required — no drop-ins

Location

The Platform is located in Lower Manhattan, making it especially easy to reach from Tribeca, Soho, the Financial District, Chinatown, and Brooklyn for dancers looking for West Coast Swing classes in NYC.


The Platform
181 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10007

Learn West Coast Swing in NYC

West Coast Swing is one of the fastest-growing partner dances in New York City. At The Platform – Manhattan’s only studio fully dedicated to West Coast Swing – dancers come together each week to learn, practice, and connect through music and movement.

We offer WCS classes, guided practice sessions, private lessons, and social dancing in a welcoming community in Manhattan, New York City.

Whether you're new to West Coast Swing or already dancing, The Platform is a place to learn West Coast Swing in NYC, meet great people, and keep growing as a dancer.

Find more info HERE.