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.

Saturday, December 21, 2024 – Member Appreciation Dinner and Holiday Dance

Instructor/DJ: Kristin Wenger

Style: West Coast Swing

Level: Beyond Beginner (dancers must know their basics)

Lesson: TBD

Location: Municipal Arts Center 1119 Fifth Street SW

Save the Date for our Membership Appreciation Dinner and Holiday Dance.   You won’t want to miss this opportunity to dance and celebrate the holidays with all your CSDS friends.

Dinner is free and for members only but join now for $15 and you get the dinner plus the benefits that come with membership.  See https://cvilleswingdance.com/membership/ to join. 

You must RSVP to cvilleswingdance@gmail.com by Wednesday, December 18th to attend the dinner. Please include if you would like the vegetarian or non-vegetarian option in your RSVP. We will have the final menu details available in early December but below are the basics.

more info on Kristin
Kristin has been studying, teaching, and competing in WCS since circa 2000. She offers group classes in WCS and Nightclub Two-step through Albemarle County Parks and Recreation; she also teaches private lessons and choreographs wedding ‘first dances. She has served on the CSDS Board of Directors and routinely deejays for area WCS and ballroom events. Kristin has a reputation for combining clear, easy-to-follow instructions with humor and emphatic encouragement. Kristin has her M.A. in Teaching from the University of Virginia.

MENU:

  • Main entree (vegetarian and non-vegetarian option)
  • 2 sides
  • salad
  • dessert
  • drinks

SCHEDULE:

  • 6-7 pm: Membership Appreciation Dinner (buffet style)
  • 7-8 pm: Lesson included with admission
  • 8-10:30 pm: Dance

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.