California's official state dance — smooth, versatile, and danced to any genre of music you love.
West Coast Swing is California's own swing dance — literally. It is the official state dance of California, and for good reason. Born on the West Coast and refined in the dance communities of Southern California, West Coast Swing is one of the smoothest, most versatile partner dances you will ever encounter. Its slotted movement pattern — where the follower travels back and forth along a straight line while the leader redirects from the ends — creates an elegant, flowing look that is instantly recognizable.
What truly sets West Coast Swing apart is that you can dance it to literally any genre of music. Pop, R&B, blues, country, hip-hop, acoustic — if it has a beat, you can West Coast Swing to it. This incredible versatility has made it one of the fastest-growing social dances in the world, with a huge and passionate community of dancers across the Inland Empire, Southern California, and beyond. The dance is heavy on improvisation and musical interpretation, meaning no two dances ever look or feel the same.
At Arthur Murray on Central Ave in Montclair, our certified instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of West Coast Swing step by step. You will learn the sugar push, side passes, whip, and anchor step that form the foundation, then progress into the musical interpretation and improvisation that make this dance so addictive. Whether you are brand new to dancing or an experienced dancer looking to add this incredible style to your repertoire, our Montclair studio — right here in the heart of California's Inland Empire — is where your West Coast Swing journey begins.
Every instructor is professionally trained and certified in the Arthur Murray method, ensuring you get expert guidance tailored to your learning style.
Arthur Murray's proven teaching method has been refined over more than a century to get you dancing with confidence — fast.
Once you catch the West Coast Swing bug, explore East Coast Swing, Hustle, Salsa, Waltz, and dozens more styles all under one roof.
Private lessons, group classes, and practice parties on a schedule that works for your life. Evenings and weekends available.
"I came in as a complete solo student, not knowing a soul. Within a month, I had a whole group of friends who I see every week at group classes and practice parties. The instructors made me feel welcome from day one."
Carlos G. — Pomona
Most students feel comfortable with basic West Coast Swing steps after 3-5 private lessons. Within a few months of regular practice at our Montclair, CA studio, you'll be confident on any social dance floor in the Inland Empire.
Not at all! Our certified instructors are your dance partners during private lessons. In group classes, we rotate partners so everyone gets to practice. Many of our solo students at our Central Ave studio have become our most enthusiastic social dancers.
We offer an introductory private lesson for new students. Your personal program is customized to your goals, so pricing varies. Call us at (909) 920-3066 or fill out the form below for details.
No partner needed. No experience required. Just walk in and let our certified instructors guide you through your very first West Coast Swing lesson. It only takes one lesson to fall in love with dancing.
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