Charlottesville Swing Dance Society

Welcome to CSDS!

Charlottesville Swing Dance Society (CSDS) is a West Coast Swing dance club serving Charlottesville and the surrounding area.  Look here for info on the next dance or checkout the newsletter below.

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Attendees of all CSDS events are expected to be familiar with and abide by our Code of Conduct.


Next Dance:  Saturday, November 23, 2024 (4th Saturday!)

Instructor/DJ: Kyla Miller

Style: West Coast Swing

Level: Beyond Beginner (dancers should know their basics)

Lesson: Spice up your basics!

Location: Ivy Creek United Methodist Church (674 Woodlands Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901)

CSDS welcomes Kyla Miller for her debut as a CSDS instructor.

Ready to shake off that tryptophan coma before it even hits! Kyla will teach variations of a push and pass with a mini-routine intended to spice up your basics.  This is perfect for those who know their basics and want to expand their WCS repertoire.  So grab your dancing shoes, and let’s make some moves that’ll leave you thankful.

more info on Kyla
Kyla began dancing West Coast Swing about 9 years ago when her husband, Jim, decided to give her dance lessons as an anniversary gift.  Little did he know it would be a life changing event!  Kyla teaches beginning WCS at Lake Monticello and holds a free practice session once a month.

SCHEDULE:

  • 7-8pm: Lesson included with admission
  • 8-10:30 pm: Dance (please note the new ending time)

ADMISSION: We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

DANCE:

  • $10 CSDS Members
  • $13 General Admission
  • $5 CSDS Members with current month birthday
  • $5 Students w/ID and First Timers

NOTE:  Beginning January 1, 2025 CSDS will change prices to keep up with increasing costs and pay DJs and instructors more equitable fees. CSDS aims to keep member prices low while still maintaining the financial health and longevity of the club. Price changes will be as follows:

  • Annual membership: $20
  • Member monthly dance price: $10 (no change!)
  • Student monthly dance price: $10
  • Non-member monthly dance price: $15
We will no longer offer special prices for first-time attendees or birthdays.