West Coast Swing

in Bristol, BS9

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your style, we’re here to guide, support, and dance alongside you.

Upcoming events

Summer School at BS9: Technical Workshops Series "Level Up" + Socials!

Ready to take your West Coast Swing to the next level? Join us for a fun three-part workshop series designed for dancers who already know their basics. Each 1‑hour session (7:45–8:45 pm) will sharpen your technique – connection, timing, functionality- without getting lost in endless patterns. After each class, stick around for our 1‑hour social to dance, connect, and enjoy the last summer vibes!

(or you can come only for the socials, too!)

Topics:

“Functional leading/following”
“Biomechanics of proper timing”
“Diagonals and Anchors”

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📅 Dates: 11th, 18th and 25th of August, 7.45-8.45pm class + 1hour social dancing!

💳Prices: £8 for one workshop, £20 for a bundle of three. Register in a role-balanced couple and receive additional discount 😉

HallWarming Big Party

We’re celebrating our move to a brand‑new venue, and you’re invited! Join us at our new Town Hall home for an afternoon of dancing, music, and community. Whether you’re brand‑new or a regular on the dance floor, come help us warm up our new hall in true West Coast Swing style.

📅 Date: Saturday 30th August, party 3.15-6.00 pm

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💳 Price: £5

You can pay at the entrance too (Stripe or cash), but we kindly ask you to pre-register if possible 🙂

Free Beginners Taster Class

Try West Coast Swing! Learn the basic steps, connection, and feel of the dance in a fun, friendly setting. No partner or experience needed.

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📅 Dates: Saturday 30th August, 2.30-3.15 pm

💳 The class is free but we kindly ask you to pre-register to secure your spot 🙂

4-week September Beginner Course

Start your West Coast Swing journey this September! Our 4‑week beginner course will teach you the core steps, rhythms, and connection skills to get you dancing with confidence.

📅 Dates: 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th September, 7:45-8:45 pm

💳 Price: £30 for 4 classes. Register in a role-balanced couple and receive additional discount 😉

Meet Henry and Julia

your teachers

We’re Henry & Julia — West Coast Swing dancers, teachers, and real-life partners who met on the social floor and never looked back. Our style blends technical precision with playful energy, helping dancers of all levels grow with confidence. Join us in building a vibrant, welcoming WCS community in Bristol!

What we offer

Beginner Classes

If you’re just starting out.

Workshops

For those looking to level up.

Socials

Let’s the party begin!

Private lessons

Tailored to your requests.

What people say

Having had years of dance experience across disciplines, it’s rare to find a teacher who is as astute, specific and personalised in their ability to teach as Julia. Her ability to spot, articulate then help improve the individual nuances of what your gaps are in technique, timing and awareness, are amazing. She’s also brilliant at getting to the core of things without overwhelming you, allowing you to work together directly on isolated things to help improve your dancing. I owe a lot to Julia’s teaching and cannot believe how after even just my first private lesson with her, people were commenting regularly on my improved ability and connection.

Henry provides such a detailed and articulate approach as a teacher, really helping to break things down and identify areas to work on in ways that feel super clear. He’s really patient and feels aware of your needs and limits while also explaining the minutiae and details in a selective way. He has really helped me become a stronger and more confident dancer – it’s a joy to see my own progress thanks to both Henry and Julia!

Ruthie Sarah

Julia and Henry are amazing dancers and brilliant teachers. Whether you want to build a strategy for competitions, create a development plan for your dancing or just perfect that one really cool move that you want to nail, they can help. They bring complex concepts to life by clear and practical explanations and they give focused feedback to help you elevate your dancing.

Livia Pality

I’ve had a fantastic experience learning from Henry and Julia as I began my dance journey. Henry taught me the basics in the beginners’ class with great professionalism and patience. As someone completely new to dance, I really appreciated how clearly he explained everything and how supportive he was throughout.

Julia is an incredibly precise and focused teacher who brings out the best in her students. She helped me put together a plan for my competition dance and worked closely with me to iron out the challenges I was facing. Her attention to detail and commitment to helping me improve made a real difference.

Together, they make a brilliant team and I’m excited to see their new business grow — they truly care about their students and are passionate about what they do. Highly recommended!

Mark Rigarlsford

Bristol Swing 9

Where we’re located:

Stoke Bishop Village Hall

42 Stoke Hill, Bristol BS9 1EX

Email: HenryJuliaLeonard@gmail.com