Pictures of 2015
Thanksgiving West Coast Swing in Norwalk, CT - November 28, 2015
West Coast Swing at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT - September 10, 2015
West Coast Swing at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT - September 3, 2015
Our West Coast Swing classes in Norwalk, CT are still growing. Our Week 1 class on Thursday, September 3, 2015 was attended by 37 dancers, of which 13 were newcomers to West Coast Swing. Our regular dancers attend the beginner class to continuously improve their basic knowledge (a true dancer never graduates from a beginner class) and to warm up for the Intermediate/Advanced class afterwards.
West Coast Swing at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT - August 20, 2015
We had 30 dancers in the West Coast Swing beginner class in Norwalk, CT on August 20, 2015. This was wonderful because it was a Week 3 (of a 4 week series). There is a lot of momentum building in our dance classes. Our Intermediate class also had 30 people and our dance was attended by over 50 people. This is definitely one of the best West Coast Swing scenes in Connecticut.
West Coast Swing at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT - August 8, 2015
West Coast Swing classes in Norwalk, CT have been very well attended. This was our beginner class with 34 attendees on Thursday, August 8, 2015. More pictures of this West Coast Swing.
Swingin' Into Spring 2015
Some of the regular and new West Coast Swing dancers who joined the SwingShoes Group at Swingin Into Spring 2015
Dance Dimensions New Dance Floor - February 2, 2015
During the winter storm on February 2, 2015, Dance Dimensions replaced its entire dance floor. Formerly, the floor was a high-gloss, very fast surface. The new dance floor is perfect without any separations and a excellent service for all partner dancing.
See all the pictures of Dance Dimensions new floor
Freedom Swing 2015
Sandrine Menoret had a good time at Freedom Swing 2015. The event was a fun time and well managed. It had opportunities for newcomers and professionals alike and had great late-night social dancing.
See all the pictures from Freedom Swing 2015
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Pictures 2009
Bruce and Megan show how fun West Coast Swing can be....and this was just during the class on Thurs, Dec 17.
Come join us or tell your friends. January 2010 is going to be off the charts.
Hustle is the most dynamic dance of the dance-family. Tuesday Hustle on Dec 8, 2009 is still representing this fierce dance. It's a great dance to have fun, get in shape and meet a bunch of new people.
Pictures 2008
It's hard to know on which night to go to dance in Norwalk....especially with a dance as fierce as Hustle! Our last dance of 2008 on Tues, Dec 30 had 30 hard core dancers and our guest instructor Steve Neeren from NYC.
Well - That's it! 2008 is over. But, 2009 is going to make last year look like a practice party. See you there!
Over 30 dancers tore the roof off of Rhythm in Norwalk on Monday night, Dec 29 (yes, Monday) when West Coast Swing 
and Open Mic night came together. The house band, The Bad Catz were a special treat for our dancers.
Pictures 2010
Erik & Anna starting the holiday season at the Stamford Xmas Tree lighting in Stamford, CT on Sun, Dec 5, 2010.
Lisette, Darcy & Erik hit the town after Saturday, WCSwing classes.
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The Swingin New England Photos are ready to be seen.
Bookends, Strictly Swings and Jack & Jills, it's all here.
to Anthony & Rebecca DeRosa
They had a beautiful wedding this past weekend and I love watching them dance.
I had the honor of dancing with the bride and Anna danced with the groom....good friends because of dance!!
Erik & Anna Novoa teach 8 workshops in West Coast Swing at Oberlin College on Sat, Oct 9 in Ohio.
Anna had an awesome dance with the amazing Alex Kim at the Hustle Room at the NY Salsa Congress on Sept 5.· There were 1000s (no exaggeration) of salsa dancers exposed to top-level Hustle during this Labor Day weekend event.
Summer Hummer 2010 was a great dancing and bonding experience. Here are most of the dancers that joined our tables for this awesome event.
Anna stands in front of Ochre Court Mansion in Newport, RI where were the guest instructors for Hustle and West Coast Swing on Aug 7, 2010. It was an amazing experience.
Our West Coast Swing & Hustle classes performed a full routine in the Choreographers' Showcase at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT on Friday, July 30, 2010.· They did a great job and exemplify how dance can bring people together. Bravo!!
Anna and I finally have some promo pictures for our new routines.
(These are from Disco America 2010 - see the rest)
We hope you get a chance to see them a one of the events near you.
Deborah Székely taught some awesome WCS workshops this past weekend. She and I were most impressed with the Jazz class.
Congrats to Josh (1st Place) and Mark (4th Place) for their amazing moments in the Novice Jack & Jill
Anna and I had an amazing experience at Stardust dance weekend.· We debuted a new WCS and Hustle routine and resurrected our former Contemporary Ballet routine.· Here's a look from the performance on Sat, June 12 and below is a sneak peek at some of our rehearsals.
New couple, Jeff & Meghan are dancing with everyone including each other on Week 3 of West Coast Swing at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT
Watch the video of our Hustle TV Promo on CT-Style.· Pass it along and let people know what we do.
And here's our West Coast Swing TV Promo.
We had over 20 people who attended the West Coast Swing mini-Intensive w Jennifer Lyons on Sun, April 18.
Some of our Hustle crew filmed a 5min commercial.· We'll keep you posted on our air date.
Watch the video of our West Coast Swing March Choreography. I'm excited to see what April's choreography will look like.·
Start it this Week!
Boston Tea Party Swing Dance event was so good, even Tatiana was doing flips!··· But I still think our group had the best time.
Boston Tea Party Photos are Here
(special thanks to Liza May for this pic)
Erik & Maria Torres are all hugs after her Latin Jazz class on Sat, March 20. That class explored movement that was different and challenging.· Here's a quick peak:Just a taste of what our advanced West Coast Swing class has to offer.· Some of the people in this video started their WCS journey with us. This video was taken on March 18, 2010.
Anna and Erik kick it to another level at MADjam 2010. Congratulations to the Competitive Crew for placing in almost every division.· It was a special weekend.
Thurs, Feb 11 - Some new faces, some regular faces, and one birthday girl (Kim) and one birthday boy (Cliff). If you don't know them, come meet everyone at West Coast Swing night, every Thursday.
West Coast Swing's first weekly class of 2010 was amazing.· Over 50 people came on Thurs, Jan 7. You can too...on Week 2.
Hustle had a great turn out for the first class of 2010.· We had 34 people on Jan 5. It's still ok to join our group on week 2.
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Pictures 2007
It's nice to find someone with whom you like dancing...that happened for Evan and Lisa at the Platinum Party NYC at Club 412 on Fri, Dec 21
Lisa and Dave (her father) share a dance at WCSwing night at Ballroom DanceSport on Wed, Dec 19
Looks like another rough day in the Dance World. Margaux and Kim light up the holiday smiles at WCSwing night at The Palms on Mon, Dec 17.
The die-hard Hustle crew celebrates Bobby's Birthday on Tues, Dec 4.
Pictures 2011
Wes & Mary Carrajat had a great time as DJs for The Connecticut Dancing New Year's Eve on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 in Stamford, CT. We were sold out for dinner and had a room of Salsa and a room of Hustle/West Coast Swing. It was a great way to start 2012!!
26 dancers took the Beg/Int West Coast Swing Class on Thurs, Nov 17, 2011. We had 43 people during our weekly party.
We had 30 West Coast Swing dancers with our group at Swingin New England 2011. Our own Erin S. won the Novice Jack & Jill division.
Special thank you to Robert Cordoba for the great West Coast Swing workhops on Sunday, Nov 6, 2011 in Norwalk, CT.
Melissa and Abby have a great time during the West Coast Swing and Hustle Night at the Poish Home in Windsor Locks, CT on Fri, Nov 4, 2011.
The West Coast Swing group at the Polish Home in Windsor Locks, CT knows how to party for Halloween!
Halloween West Coast Swing was so much fun in Norwalk, CT on Oct 27, 2011. Some dressed up, some dressed down, but all had a good time!
West Coast Swing night in Norwalk, CT had over 30 people on Oct 20, 2011. We also celebrated Kim's upcoming wedding.
We had a full house on Week 2 of Oct 2011. Almost 30 people took the Beginner Class of West Coast Swing in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Try Hustle or West Coast Swing!
19 of our dancers performed their Student Showcase in at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in NYC on Wed, Aug 31, 2011. It was the first student group to perform on a professional NYC stage ever!!!
20 of our dancers are getting ready for their West Coast Swing and Hustle Medley performance at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City.
Read about their journey.
Swing Fling was a great event. Music was great, lighting was magical, WCS & Hustle at one event, and an organized staff. The Swing Fling Jack & Jill finals pictures are ready to be seen.
Video of the West Coast Swing and Hustle Medley in the Student Showcase at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT on Fri, July 29, 2011.
25 dancers performed in the Choreographers' Showcase at the Crystal Theatre in Norwalk, CT on Fri, July 29, 2011. Their West Coast Swing & Hustle medley was one of the top numbers of the show and even closed the first act.
The Platinum West Coast Swing & Hustle Party in NYC was great on Fri, July 15, 2011.
The SwingShoes group had a great time at Liberty Swing 2011. If you'd like to be a part of the events we attend, check us out here!
The advanced West Coast Swing class worked on a routine to the new sensation, Adele's, Rolling in the Deep on May 26, 2011.
Your journey could start this week!
Guest Instructor, Arjay, taught 4 great West Coast Swing workshops in Connecticut on Sat, May 14, 2011.
On Fri, May 6, Erik & Anna gave a demonstration of West Coast Swing to Cloonan Middle School in Stamford, CT. They discussed how staying in school and going to college can help make your dreams and passions a reality.
Josh & Eileen enjoy the party during Thursday's regular West Coast Swing night in Norwalk, CT on May 5, 2011
Congratulations to all those who made finals at Swingin Into Spring!
Week 1 of West Coast Swing in Norwalk, CT
had over 40 people!!!
(on Thurs, April 7, 2011)
See the bigger picture!
We had 30 people with us for Boston Tea Party.
Crazy good times had by all!
See the pictures
Our group had great time at MADjam 2011!
Plenty of West Coast Swing and Hustle for 3 days straight.
Lisa & Jerry are model quality dancers at the Platinum Party on Fri, Feb 18
We had a fun group at Hustle on Tues, Feb 15.
Guest Instructor, Robert Cordoba, leads a West Coast Swing workshops on Sat, Jan 29, 2011.
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WCSwing dancers in our Adv class learn new choreography every month.
Start your journey next week or the first week of Feb.
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We had a great time at New Year's Dancin Eve. The party and social time was one of the best in recent memory.
Here are some more pictures of New Year's Dancin Eve
Pictures 2012
Dancing New Year's Eve CT was absolutely incredible. A mix of West Coast Swing, Hustle and Salsa in one ballroom kept everyone dancing through the New Year - Happy New Year 2013!!
See all the Dancing New Year's Eve CT Pictures
Our group dinner at Swingin New England was just part of the fun.
Renee & Andy draw each other randomly in the Newcomer Jack & Jill at Swingin New England.
We hope you enjoy your Halloween!
Dancing isn't that scary.
Try it next week.
It's not every day that two legends of different dance worlds come together. But Kat Wildish, renown ballet teacher at the Ailey Extension program; and John Festa, WCS DJ Legend shared their first dance at the Platinum Party on Fri, Oct 19, 2012. It was a sweet birthday moment for Anna.
Swing Niagara totally rocked, especially for Anna (1st Place Open Hustle, 1st Place All-Start Strictly WCS, 3rd Place Int Jack & Jill (which qualifies her to move into the Advanced division)).
Swing Niagara review/placements.
Pictures of Swing Niagara.
The West Coast Swing & Hustle final pose in the Performing In NY Showcase at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York on Sat, Aug 25, 2012.
The West Coast Swing and Hustle Showcase performers on the date of their performance.
See the backstage photos.
22 of our dancers finish their last rehearsal before performing at the Ailey Citigroup Theater.
See their pictures.
Erik & Anna, other dancers and friends attended the NY Philharmonic's free concert in Central Park on July 13, 2012.
Our SwingShoes Group came together for another fun event. Liberty Swing was a great combination of serious competitions, great social dancing and a fun group dinner.
I had a great time at my own West Coast Swing birthday party on Thurs, June 7. Special shout out to Jane who also shared her birthday with me!
Our West Coast Swing workshops at Shoreline Swing in Niantic, CT on Sat, May 19 resulted in a great party night!
Josephine & Steve have a great dance at the Platinum Party in New York, NY on May 18, 2012.
Our Swingin Into Spring group was incredible. We had 44 people in our group and had numerous placements in almost all divisions. We had a special "Tic-Tac-Toe" in the Newcomer division (3 placements in a row: 2nd, 3rd, 4th place).
See our Group Results
Andrew and Kim have a fun West Coast Swing dance on April 26, 2012 at Dance Dimensions in Norwalk, CT
Cindy and Al have a great dance on West Coast Swing night in Norwalk, CT on April 19, 2012.
See more pictures.
Boston Tea Party was a sea of Orange (our group color). We had over 35 people in our group. Shot-glass toasts, group dinner, and Cheer Team made this one of the memorable events. See the pictures!
Ligia and Mark show off their dance at West Coast Swing night in Norwalk, CT on Thurs, March 8, 2012.
MADjam was a great event for West Coast Swing and Hustle. We had 12 people who made the trip to Reston, VA (but only 4 made it into the picture). Here is my review and our group placements.
Our West Coast Swing Advanced Class did an impressive job with our February routine. A little bit of hard work and a good song can make your night an outstanding life-time experience.
The Platinum Party brought out people from both the West Coast Swing and Hustle world on Feb 17, 2012. We also had a few people from the West Coast Swing workshops at The Ailey Extension earlier this month.
We have over 40 people consistantly coming to West Coast Swing night in Norwalk, CT. It's a good time, every time! Here's Megan and Harold enjoy a fun West Coast Swing dance on Thurs, Feb 16.
For the first time, West Coast Swing was taught at The Ailey Extension on Sat, Feb 11, 2012 in New York, NY. We were honored to be invited to teach at this amazing and historic dance facility. Teaching at the Ailey Extension was a direct result of our student Showcase in August 2011. (photo by Zach Held)
Wes & Mary Carrajat had a great time as DJs for The Connecticut Dancing New Year's Eve on Sat, Dec 31, 2011 in Stamford, CT. We were sold out for dinner and had a room of Salsa and a room of Hustle/West Coast Swing. It was a great way to start 2012!!
Pictures 2013
MADjam 2013 was an enourmous and fun event. We were barely able to gather our SwingShoes West Coast Swing and Hustle group off the dance floor for our group photo.
Here are all the pictures from MADjam 2013.
