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View our "US Open Pre~Party" (Nov,2012): 2012 Photos || 2012 Video pop-up
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DANCE CLUB LESSON and WCS DANCE INFORMATION

Valley Swing Dance Club Weekly Dance Night

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If your looking for a fun and easy way to get some exercise, get out of the house or just to meet NEW people, West Coast Swing dancing with the Valley Swing Dance Club is the way to go. Are You tired of sitting around the house with your significant other, arguing about the remote ... or maybe new to the area ... Need some exercise ... Work to much or maybe just need to re-enter the singles social scene in a friendly environment etc. ... try West Coast Swing dancing.

Its FUN, SAFE and GREAT EXERCISE and most of all cost less than a movie (You do not need to be a member to participate.) We get a good turnout throughout the night with great people of all races, Religions, Ethnic Backgrounds and All Ages (average age is thirty something's with some older and younger.)

If you already dance 'West Coast Swing' you will have a good time with other people who enjoy dancing West Coast Swing in the San Fernando Valley (Southern California) and surrounding areas as well as other dances like Hustle, NC2S, Salsa an more. We get a great mix of dancers from young to old and from Beginning to Champion Dancers alike.

Plus the earlier intermediate and up dance lesson at 8:30 can give you a new step or three. So what are you waiting for ... come dance with us. V.S.D.C. Membership is never required but joining can save you $$$.

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ARE YOU NEW TO DANCE ?
"The hardest part about learning how to dance is showing up"... SO SHOW UP! F.A.Q.'s

DJ Cables and Accessories If your new you probably feel like you have two left feet, maybe un-coordinated and don't want to look silly or feel stupid in front of other people. You may even feel you can't do it cause you have never danced before and everyone else knows how. If that's the only reason you are holding back ... 'forget-about-it' ... as this is a very common feeling with 'ALL' who take up dancing and no one will be judging you while you are learning, as they are to busy feeling just like you (you may even learn how to laugh at yourself from time to time).

If you can walk, count to eight and want to do something else besides watch TV or search the Net you can learn to SOCIAL DANCE. But, be prepared ... the first week is fun, but can be a little scary, confusing and intimidating your very first time ... so relax and just have some fun and don't take it so seriously, we'll do that for you. So let us worry about your progress!. It is Exhilarating, Fun and Good Exercise. Plus it makes the people at work think you "HAVE A LIFE" (wink ;) ... (Average learning time is around four Wednesdays to feel comfortable about dancing after the class.)

New "Beginner Dance Classes" start on the "FIRST Wednesday" of each Month ... see our Schedule!

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LESSON AND DANCE TIMES

Lesson and Dance Schedule

Beginning Lesson Time (7pm) Beginning 'West Coast Swing' Lesson Starts at: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. (Last Weds of the Month is the "8 count Whip!")
Intermediate and Up Lesson Time (8:30) Intermediate and up 'West Coast Swing' Lesson goes from: 8:30 to 9pm(ish.)
Dance Starts (9pm) West Coast Swing Dancing starts around: 9pm(ish) till 12 midnight.
For ADDITIONAL LESSON INFORMATION See: Sonny's SCHEDULE | or Our Instructional DVD's
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DANCE HALL DETAILS

O.K. I'm Not a beginner, just give me the details.

Parking Big, Safe, Well Lit, Onsite, Private Fenced, 125 Car Parking lot (plus another lot across street.)
Floor Type Huge Hard Wood Dance Floor! (Average night is about 70 people and sometimes upward to 150.)
Ages All Ages from 18 years old to 70 years young! (Average age is 30 something's.)
Refreshments / Drinks Fully stocked - No Host Bar! :) (water, juices, sodas, wine and beer and name brand hard liquors.)
Freeways Equally Freeway Close (the 405, 101 and 118 freeways.)
Air Conditioning Great Air Conditioning (during the summer!.)
Air Conditioning Membership not required.
Air Conditioning $10 cover charge ($8 members).
Seating Plenty of off floor seating (and standing room!... for those who like to stand.)
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WEDNESDAY LOCATION and DIRECTIONS

Location Details ... Etcetera

Valley Swing Dance Club meets every Wednesday Night
Mapquest Club Dance Location We use the American Legion Hall's main ballroom.
7338 Canby Avenue, Reseda California (aka: San Fernando Valley)
1 Block east of Reseda Blvd. and 1 and 1/2 Block north of Sherman Way
(directly behind the Pep Boys Auto Store on Reseda Blvd.)
** PLEASE DESCRIBE THIS IMAGE **10.00 COVER CHARGE ($8 Members)
MapQuest Map to Club (Note: No Dance Christmas and New Years Weeks)

Buckle Up! ... Please, Don't Drink & Drive (this is a non-smoking ballroom).
Reseda American Legion Hall Pic
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Also ... Mark Your Calendar to Join us for ...
DJ Cables and Accessories U.S. oPEN pRE pARtY! ... Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
(There will be no dance at our normal Weds. club Thanksgiving Eve,)
Instead we are holding the dance at the Burbank Marriott Hotel as stated below.
Three of the best WCS Clubs in SOCAL getting together to throw one helluva
'Pre-Party'
to the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships!.
Pre-Party to the US Open is hosted by Sonny Watson, Jack Smith and Ben Morris on Wednesday November 27, 2013 at the Marriott Hotel in Burbank (same location as US Open). Int. Lessons from 7-9pm. with Ben and Sonny. Exhibition's and Great WCS dancing after lessons with Jack Smith. There will be many people from out of town present as well as many locals. You won't want to miss it!. The cost for this combined dance will be $10 for the classes or dance, $15 for both (Lesson and dance.) Hope to see everyone there! Here is the itinerary for the dance:
* 6:00 - 7:00 open dancing: - recorded music (warm up).
* 7:00 - 7:45 Int. Level Workshop: - Ben Morris
* 8:00 - 8:45 Int. Level Workshop: - Sonny Watson
* 8:45 - 1:00 am - Open Dancing: - DJ Jumpin' Jack Smith
PLUS! ... US Open Competitors will do some dance Exhibitions throughout the night.
for more info click: 2012 Pics | 2012 Video pop-up | US Open page | 2012 Pre-Party Facebook page
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"FAQ's" ... (frequently Asked Question's) or 'Q&A'
Q): Will I be the only one who doesn't know how to this West Coast Swing thing;
A): No. There are many who are there for their first or second time each and every week.

Q): But will the better dancers think that i'm really lame at dancing (cause I am);
A): No! but answer me this; two short months from now, when you have the idea and you see someone new show up for the first time, will you think that of them or will you think "Kewl, someone new to dance with at the end of the month" ... no one will think your lame (except yourself ... lol.)

Q): But, I'm so bad I don't even have a partner;
A): Unless your married, neither does anyone else. Singles, not couples make up the majority of dancers (yes, there are many married and not married couples who dance as well, but the singles are the majority.)

Q): Do I need to get a Tutu or Ballet shoes or something;
A): LOL ... No, regular night club attire is all you need, leather soled shoes are preferred.

Q): I heard I have to do stretches and splits and stuff ... I don't want to do that stuff.
A): LOL ... neither do we and we don't. The hardest thing you will have to do is count up to 8, walk and triple step (three quick little steps) pay attention and show up each week, by the end of the month your dancing.

Q): I'm a single lady (or gentleman) and do not like going to bars!
A): We understand and after being in bars for many years we have now secured the American Legion Hall for our weekly dances (plus it's large floor) to control the rift-raft that a bar can have. This is not a "meat-market" and while some do find love, we come to dance, share, make dance friends, connections, to practice, learn, have fun and don't want to be bothered with all that other stuff or to be patted-down upon entry. altho there is a full bar, no drunk, yucky men or women will be following you to your car lol. This is the closest we can get to a dance club without building our own private dance hall so on Wednesdays, it's not the American Legion, it's our/your own dance club.

Q): I heard 'real men don't dance' but my wife really want's to do this ... Argggh!
A): LOL, Yeah, this one is funny. Real men are not too scared to do anything, They know what makes their woman happy and strive to do it. Weak, lazy men made up this line to get out of trying, plus the film industry likes to use this tag line. Forget the rumors and myths about dance as 99% are not true ... your gonna have fun, improve your health and make new friends ... what are you waiting for?. Q): I've heard I may have to ask someone to dance. I've never had to ask anyone to dance, they need to ask me !!!
A) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ! ... If your new and don't get asked to dance ... then get to askin'. Everyone who dances learns to ask others to dance sooner or later and the sooner the better. If your nervous about asking ... we all understand as we all are at times too and thats one way the classes can help by letting you meet people first. If you think your too attractive, hip or cool to ask others, then 'you' may have a problem. Couples Dancing is based on your dancing, not your looks that may exist in a Meat-Market or Pick-up joint and the best part is you will dance with all types of folks over time, such as ... Tall, Short, Cool, Fat, Thin, Handsome, Young folks, Ugly, Beautiful, Boring, Exciting, Sexy, Plain, Welders, various Races and Religions, Old folks, Funny, Gays, Writers, Straight, Atheist's, Waitresses, Doctors, Ditch-diggers, Students, Lawyers, Models, Waiters, Teachers, Auto-Mechanics, Actors and Actresses, Burger Flippers, Fire and Policemen/women, the Employed, Scientists, the Un-employed, Artists, Nurses, Engineers and even the handicapped (wheelchairs can be a problem however)... etc. We just have fun with and enjoy meeting, mingling and dancing WCS with all God's peoples and personalities, all are welcome.

Q): Can I bring my own food or drinks ... (I have certain issues.)
A): Sorry, No. ... and this can be a serious issue ... but the bartender will glady get you anything you may need, even bottled water and at very resonable prices I might add (you should tip the bartender as there is no waiters/waitresses.)

By law (ABC) You can not "bring in or leave with" any type of drink or drink container ... (not even water) into a Hall/ Bar/ or club that has an active serving bar (this is not a dance studio.) Food is not allowed in by the halls' own rules, but you may eat it outside. If you are caught bringing in any type of "drink container" regardless of the type "They" will ask you to throw it away, Remove it, or worse yet ... may ask you to leave depending on your reaction or continuous abuse, as they do have the final say and we don't want that. If you have certain medical or financial issues that will encourage this type of action, you will have to leave your food or drink in your vehicle to be able to have access to it, or sadly, no longer attend our function if that is not possible. Please remember ... don't drink and drive, Open Alcohol containers or drinking alcohol in the Hall's parking lot is in violation of the law.
Are you dance etiquette challenged ... [You may want to read this].
Note: Sometimes I forget to update this page ...My Schedule Page always has the most up-to-date info.