What's New?

Upcoming Events

October 2024

  • Thursday 31 October

    No regular HappensDance class this week, instead, we'd love it if you come along to the beginners class at the Simply Adelaide WCS event instead!

    6.30 pm Social dancing
    7.30 pm Beginner Class with Ani and Brad
    8.30 pm Dance Party, Theme: Halloween Black & Orange

    Location Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre

    Cost $30 casual entry, free for weekend pass holders

November 2024

  • Thursday 31 October - Monday 4 November

    Simply Adelaide WCS

    We are very excited to announce the event is back in 2024 and will pack a punch with more workshops, more social dancing and incredible value weekend which runs over 5 days!

    Download event guide here.

    Visit the website simplyadelaidewcs.com.au for details & registrations.

    Location Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre

December 2025

  • Thursday 12 December

    Last class of the year and Christmas Dance Party!

    Location TBC

Next Beginners Course

Next 6 week beginners course starts .

Next Free Class

Free class coming up on !

Casual continuers class at 7 pm and beginners at 8 pm as normal.

Classes every Thursday night!


By attending HappensDance class, you choose to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

7 pm Continuers Class

New students welcome once they've completed the Beginners 6 week course.
Payment of Continuers class also gives free entry to the Beginners class on that night.

Cost

$22 per night – Adults

$17 per night – Concession

$170 per 10 Class Pass - Buy Now!
Expires 3 months from date of activation.

8 pm Beginners Class

Beginners classes are run as a 6 week course. No need to bring a partner.
Next course commences .

Cost

$90 per full 6 week course - Buy Now!
Only available as a block of 6 - not valid for Continuers class.

9 pm Social Dancing

Practise what you've learned in class and dance the night away! Guest DJs playing tunes for you every week!

Cost

Free for any students who also attended Beginners or Continuers class that night.

$12 for social dancing if not attending class.

Private Lessons

All of our staff are available for private lessons! Please contact any of our staff for more information or to book.

Teachers

Anabel

Anabel

Ayla

Ayla

Craig

Craig

Jane

Jane

Ken

Ken

Peter

Peter

Rebecca

Rebecca

Russell

Russell

Sam

Sam

Sonia

Sonia

Sophie

Sophie

Tegan

Tegan

Thomas

Thomas

Tony

Tony

What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a modern partner dance, with origins in Lindy Hop, and is constantly evolving. It can be danced socially or in competition, and to almost any 4/4 music style: blues, pop, soul, RnB, funk, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop – the list goes on!

HappensDance aims to create a fun community of dancers who enjoy the social element of West Coast Swing, while also challenging our students to improve as they learn. Our teachers love West Coast Swing and seeing students grow in both confidence and skill level over time.