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East Coast
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Energetic, bouncy, and built for pure fun. East Coast Swing is the social swing dance that got America moving — upbeat rock-and-roll energy with simple patterns that feel great and look even better from day one.

About the Style

What is East Coast Swing?

East Coast Swing is the most classic American social dance — upbeat, bouncy, and endlessly fun. It developed in the 1930s and 40s from the Lindy Hop, streamlined for social dancing to the big band and rock 'n' roll music of the era. Today it remains one of the most widely recognized and danced swing styles in the country.

At DFW Social Dance Studio, we teach East Coast Swing as a triple-step style (triple swing), which gives you the bounce and rhythmic connection that makes this dance so satisfying. The basic is approachable in a single class — and from there, you'll keep layering turns, variations, and musicality for as long as you want.

East Coast Swing is the kind of dance you can bring to almost any social situation — from a wedding reception to a live band night to a dance social. It's joyful, communicative, and a perfect foundation for exploring other swing styles.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere — no dress code

Class Schedule

Upcoming East Coast Swing Classes

Select a class on the left, then pick a plan. You'll go straight to checkout for that specific class.

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DFW Social Dance Studio lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor — trained in 30+ dance styles, holding Master Instructor credentials across many of them and Grand Master status in several. With years of professional teaching experience and a genuine passion for the craft, Alexi brings both depth and warmth to every class. Whatever your level, Alexi's approach is personal, patient, and built around how you learn. You're not just learning steps — you're building a skill for life.

Meet Your Instructor

All the styles we teach.

32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.

Swing
West Coast Swing
Smooth, slotted, danced to everything from blues to pop. Wildly creative.
Swing
East Coast Swing
Fun, bouncy, upbeat. The most classic American social dance.
Swing
Lindy Hop
The original swing dance, born in Harlem. Joyful and improvisational.
Swing
Jitterbug
Energetic, fast, and infectiously fun. A close cousin of East Coast Swing with roots in the 1940s.
Swing
Charleston
The iconic 1920s dance. High knees, big energy, impossible not to smile doing it.

Ready to try East Coast Swing?

Classes start at $9. No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.