Charlottesville Swing Dance Society

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, May 16, 2026

Instructors: Markus Smith and Tren Veal

Lesson: West Coast Swing

Level: Intermediate (must know basic patterns and technique)

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

Deejay: Kristin Wenger

Markus and Tren will be teaching two additional workshops in the afternoon. Visit our EVENT PAGE for all the details!

more info on Markus and Tren

Markus and Tren are one of the most dynamic, inspiring, and fun-loving couples! It is hard to take your eyes off of them, even on a crowded dance floor. They are both swing dance champions and own the dance company Stuck on Swing. You may have seen one of Tren’s iconic dance videos go viral on Facebook, YouTube, or TikTok. You may have seen Markus on BET, So You Think You Can Dance, or the movie Love N’ Dancing. Together they travel across the United States and internationally, teaching, competing, judging, and performing. They routinely place among the top 5 in the world of WCS dance competitions, and have shared their signature D.C. Hand Dance style with communities across the U.S. and abroad. They are most passionate about bringing people together and sharing the gift of dance and music with the next generation.

SCHEDULE:

7-8: Lesson
8-10:30 pm: Dance

ADMISSION: We only accept cash, check and PayPal.

DANCE:

$10 CSDS members
$10 Students with student ID
$15 General Admission

To become a member go to our Membership page.