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, February 15, 2025

Instructor/DJ: Michael Recant

Style: West Coast Swing

Level: Beginner

Location: Municipal Arts Center 1119 Fifth Street SW

Michael Recant makes his debut as a CSDS instructor. Bring your bestie, significant other or just come on your own for a late Valentine’s Day celebration.

more info on Michael

Mr. Recant was one of the founding members of The Dance Space in 1992. He, and his business partner Ginny Engler, continue the tradition of a dance facility in Richmond, VA, that provides floor space to dance instructors and dance groups from a wide variety of dance styles. He has been teaching beginning private lessons and group classes in the Richmond Metro area for over 20 years and enjoys a reputation as being both an excellent teacher and making Ballroom/Latin/Swing dance understandable and fun.

SCHEDULE:

7-8 pm: Lesson included with admission
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

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 (with student ID): $10
Non-member monthly dance price: $15

We will no longer offer special prices for first-time attendees or birthdays.

To become a member go to our Membership page.