Lessons and Guided Practice  |  Every Thursday

Small Batch
Thursdays

West Coast Swing Classes in NYC

Thursday nights at The Platform combine focused learning, great dancing, and a relaxed community atmosphere. Our Small Batch WCS classes are capped at 12 dancers, giving everyone personal attention and space to work through the details. No partner is needed.

New to West Coast Swing? Start with our Sunday beginner class at The Loft—no partner or prior dance experience needed.

Thursday Class Schedule

• 8 PM: Blues Class (solid WCS foundations required)

Explore blues-inspired movement, groove, connection, and musical expression in your West Coast Swing. Dancers should be comfortable with Sugar Pushes, Left Side Passes, Right Side Passes, and Whips.

• 9 PM: Small Batch Guided Practice

Try things out, ask questions, and receive feedback from Joe while dancing. Practice sessions are kept small so everyone has space to refine technique and details.

Pricing

• Class: $30

• Guided Practice: $15 or free with a class

• RSVP required, no drop-ins

Location

The Platform WCS

181 Broadway

New York, NY

The studio is located steps away from Fulton St. Station and Cortlandt St. Station in FiDi.

For door access instructions, please email or message us!

You will also receive the door code on registration confirmation.

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.