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, November 22, 2025 (4th Saturday)

Instructor: Kristin Wenger

DJ: Didi Jennings

Style: West Coast Swing

Level: Intermediate (must know your basics!)

Location: The Charlottesville Band Building (1119 Fifth Street SW)

Get ready to groove before the gravy! Kristin Wenger is serving up an intermediate West Coast Swing class the Saturday before Thanksgiving—and yes, that’s the fourth Saturday, not the third. Whether you’re looking to polish your technique or just want to dance off some pre-pie calories, Kristin’s got the moves, Didi’s got the music, and combined they have the magic to make it a blast. Come swing into the season with style, sass, and a whole lot of fun!

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.

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.