Welcome to
Swing Bandits
Dance Studio
Toronto’s inclusive West Coast Swing community.
Third Saturday socials, beginner-friendly classes, and visiting-instructor workshops at the Society Clubhouse on College Street. Show up alone or with a partner — you’ll dance with everyone.
Our community
Everyone gets a turn on the floor.
Swing Bandits is a place to discover West Coast Swing in a warm, welcoming room. Whether you’ve never partner-danced or you’ve competed for years, you’ll find a partner who’s happy to share the slot.
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
Where to dance next.
June20
Third Saturday
Classes + Dance Party
Three sessions in one night — drop into one or stay for all.
7:00pm Intermediate class
7:45pm Intro to WCS
8:30pm Dance party
June19 – 20
Workshop
With Kyle Fitzgerald & Melodie Paletta
Six workshops across Friday and Saturday with two of the WCS world’s clearest teachers.
Fri 7pm Connection under pressure
Sat 11–5 Five sessions, all levels
Sat 7pm Social-floor survival
Save the dates
The 2026 calendar.
All events run at Society Clubhouse · 967 College St.
Follow the wider southern-Ontario WCS calendar at TOWestCoast →
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
May
16
Classes + Dance Party
Workshop
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
June 19 – 20 · 2026
Workshops with Kyle & Melodie.
A note for newer dancers
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.
WSDC Int+
Saturday, June 20
11:00am – 1:00pm
Building Better Basics
Refining footwork, stretch, compression, rotation control, and movement efficiency for cleaner dancing.
Nov 6+
2:00 – 3:00pm
Musicality Through Movement
Body rhythm, timing changes, and texture variations to match the music without overcomplicating it.
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.
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.
Social Int
Third Saturday socials
Come for class, stay for the party.
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. We mean it.
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
No partner needed — everyone dances 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 place to practise, meet new friends, and reconnect with familiar faces.
Pricing
Pay for the parts you want.
Come for one class, both, just the party — or the whole night.
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. Cost should never keep anyone off the floor — if it’s a barrier, just reach out and we’ll sort something out.