There are several locations on the Monterey Peninsula for west coast swing social dancing. There are also several dance venues outside of Monterey (all north of Monterey) that we recommend if you are in those areas. We encourage our students to go out social dancing so they can practice and, well, be social! One of the most fun aspects of learning this dance is the opportunity to meet new dancers (and make new friends) while dancing.
Sly McFly’s
700 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Live music and dancing 7 nights a week! Also a great place for drinks and food. Visit their website for more information www.slymcflysmonterey.com
Santa Cruz Swing Club
Mid County Center
829 Bay Ave.
Capitola, CA 95010
Monthly dance party every fourth Saturday of the month. Visit their website for more information www.santacruzswingclub.com
Fuse
Carmel Mission Inn
3655 Rio Road
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Live music Fridays and Saturday night from 8:30pm to 11:30pm. Visit their website www.carmelmissioninn.com
Cibo Italian Restaurant
301 Alvarado St.
Monterey, CA 93940
Live music six nights a week, Tuesday-Sunday. Visit their website www.cibo.com
Dance Boulevard
1824 Hillsdale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
Check their website for schedule and exact times www.danceboulevard.com.
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club
16th Street at Central Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93940
West Coast Swing dancing from 9:00PM – 10:00PM, every Saturday except the second Saturday of the month. Cost: $5.00 per person. No lesson, social dance only.
Looking for East Coast Swing? Try:
Peninsula Swings
American Legion Post 591
1000 Playa Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
Check their calendar for scheduled dances and pricing at: www.peninsulaswings.com