Connect. Create. Dance. Belong.
Connect. Create. Dance. Belong.
Steamboat Swings is a local dance community based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado — dedicated to spreading the joy of partner dancing, with West Coast Swing at our heart. Through inclusive social events, fun practice sessions, and vibrant dance parties, we bring people together in a connected, supportive way.
Join us for another fun pre Halloween dance party at the Community Center!
Date: Friday, October 30th Time: 6-10pm, Social dancing Location: Steamboat Springs Community Center - 1605 Lincoln Ave Cost: $10 (suggested donation)
Get ready for a spooky-good night on the dance floor at our **Scream & Dance Party**! We’ll kick things off with West Coast Swing, a dance mixer, and line dance instruction, then keep the music going with a fun variety of social dancing all evening. Costumes are optional, weird is welcome, and no partner is needed — just come ready to dance, laugh, and celebrate Halloween with the Steamboat dance community.
Looking to connect, practice, and just enjoy dancing with your fellow Steamboat dancers? Join us for our Dance Community Parties!
Date: Saturday, October 17th (typically 3rd Saturday of the month) Time: 7-9 pm Location: Steamboat Springs Community Center - 1605 Lincoln Ave Cost: $5 (suggested donation)
These parties are casual, fun, and focused on social dancing. A chance for our dance community to come together, move, and celebrate the joy of West Coast Swing. We’ll spin a mix of WCS, line dances, Waltz, NC2S, and a bit of Latin, with no lesson — just dancing and connection.
Public is welcome (but the party is all dancing, no lessons)! No partner needed — just come ready to dance!
New to partner dancing? This beginner-friendly 8 class course will introduce you to the basics of West Coast Swing — a smooth, fun, and versatile dance done to pop, blues, and country music. You’ll learn essential patterns, how to connect with a partner, and feel confident getting out on the dance floor.
Date/Time: Wednesdays 6-7 pm (starts Sept 9th) Location: Steamboat Springs Community Center - 1605 Lincoln Ave Cost: $45 for month ($80 for complete 2 month course) Register Now for Sept/Oct Series!
No partner needed!
Ready to level up your West Coast Swing? This class is perfect for anyone who’s completed a beginner series or has some social dance experience (ability to dance the basic patterns including whips and understanding of timing and connection is assumed). Each week, we’ll focus on a key WCS skill—like connection, footwork, or musicality—paired with targeted drills to build strong fundamentals. We’ll also introduce a new pattern each class to expand your dance vocabulary and keep it fun.
While each class stands on its own, we encourage signing up for the full month to build consistency and momentum in your dancing. Drop-ins are always welcome too!
Date/Time: Wednesdays 7-8 pm (starts Sept 9th) Location: Steamboat Springs Community Center - 1605 Lincoln Ave Cost: $45 for month ($15 drop-in) Register at the door!
No partner needed! Just bring your curiosity and your dancing shoes!
Here's a highlight from our Harvest Dance — a beautiful showcase by world champion dancers Nick King and Tashina Beckmann King, demonstrating the grace, musicality, and connection of West Coast Swing at the highest level.
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a smooth, improvisational partner dance that blends elements of swing with modern musical styles. It's danced in a slot and emphasizes elasticity, musical interpretation, and shared movement between partners.
Whether you're new to dance or looking to deepen your connection and creativity, WCS offers a welcoming, joyful path into partner dancing.