Welcome to
Swing Bandits
Dance Studio
Toronto’s inclusive West Coast Swing community.
Classes and dance parties on the third Saturday of every month including beginner friendly classes. No experience or partner required!
Our community
Everyone gets a turn on the floor.
Swing Bandits is a place to discover West Coast Swing in a warm, welcoming community. Regardless of whether you’ve never danced before or whether you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find a partner who’s happy to share the moment.
Everyone is welcome — no matter their gender, race, sexual orientation, relationship status, ability, age, body, faith, or profession.
All bodies
All ages
All abilities
All identities
All experience levels
Solo dancers welcome
Coming up next
Where to dance next…
june20
Third Saturday
Classes + Dance Party
7:00pm Intermediate class
7:45pm Intro to WCS
8:30pm Dance party
June19 – 20
Workshop
+ Third Saturday
With Kyle Fitzgerald & Melodie Paletta
Six workshops over Friday and Saturday covering connection, footwork, musicality, social-floor survival, and more! Saturday wraps with our regular Third Saturday classes and dance party.
Save the dates
The 2026 calendar.
January
17
Classes + Dance Party
February
21
Classes + Dance Party
Feb 20 — Field trip (skating)
March
21
Classes + Dance Party
April
—
No party this month
This month
May
16
Classes + Dance Party
Workshop
THIRD Sat
June
20
Kyle + Melodie Workshops
Classes + Dance Party
July
18
Classes + Dance Party
August
15
Classes + Dance Party
September
19
Classes + Dance Party
October
17
Classes + Dance Party
November
21
Classes + Dance Party
December
19
Classes + Dance Party
Follow the broader southern-Ontario WCS calendar at TOWestCoast → · All events run at Society Clubhouse · 967 College St.
June 19 – 20 · 2026
Workshops with Kyle & Melodie.
A note on levels
Mix and match the sessions that fit your level. The “All Levels” classes are designed so a Novice and an All-Star can both walk away with notes.
Friday, June 19
7:00 – 9:00pm
Connection Under Pressure
How to maintain stretch, clarity, and control during complex patterns. Prerequisite: WSDC Intermediate points or equivalent skill level.
WSDC Int+
Saturday, June 20
11:00am – 1:00pm
Building Better Basics
Refining footwork, stretch, compression, rotation control, and movement efficiency for cleaner dancing. Prerequisite: WSDC 6 Novice points or equivalent skill level.
Nov 6+
2:00 – 3:00pm
Musicality Through Movement
Body rhythm, timing changes, and texture variations to match the music without overcomplicating it. Prerequisite: Competency in WCS basics.
All Levels
3:15 – 4:15pm
Making Simple Feel Good
How top dancers use timing, movement quality, and connection to make basic patterns feel amazing. Prerequisite: Competency in WCS basics.
All Levels
4:30 – 5:00pm
Coached Practice
Open floor, eyes on you — bring questions, leave with answers.
All Levels
7:00 – 7:45pm
Social Dance Survival Guide
Practical connection, floorcraft, timing, and partner adaptation tools for smoother social dancing. Prerequisite: Competency in WCS basics and ready to be challenged.
Social Int
Third Saturday socials
A class, a class, then a dance.
7:00pm · Intermediate class
For seasoned dancers ready for what’s past the basics.
Not your usual “intermediate” class. Expect to be challenged and introduced to concepts you may not master your first time around.
This class is for you if you’ve been dancing WCS for a while and can consistently execute basic patterns (pushes, passes, whips, double turns, extensions).
7:45pm · Intro to WCS
Brand new? Start here!
A few patterns and the basic concepts that get you moving on the dance floor. For total newcomers, dancers learning the opposite role, or anyone who wants to revisit the fundamentals.
8:30pm · Dance party
Show up alone — you’ll dance with everyone.
No need to bring a partner (though you can). Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, the party is a relaxed and friendly place to practice, meet new friends, and reconnect with familiar faces.
Pricing
Pay what fits the night.
One ticket per stop. Drop in for any part of the evening.
First visitAlso free for community leaders & All-Star+ dancers
Free
ClassesOne class or both — same price
$10
Dance partyDoors at 8:30pm
$15
Student or 50km+ travellerShow student ID at the door
–$5
Cash or e-transfer at the door. If cost is a barrier and you want to come — reach out at hello@swingbanditsdance.ca. We’ll figure it out.