Learn West Coast swing dancing in Winter Garden

The West Orlando Westies host a weekly dance on Tuesday nights.

By Michael Eng
| 11:19 a.m. July 23, 2025

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If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to swing dance, here’s your chance!

The West Orlando Westies host a weekly dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Hugh T. Gregory American Legion Post 63, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

SCHEDULE
• 7-7:30 p.m. Beginner Basics for West Coast Swing. Go over a few basic steps for this dance. Great for absolute beginners and for those who wish to practice fundamentals.

• 7:30-8:15 p.m. Beginner Plus. Work on harder patterns and concepts for those who have been doing West Coast Swing longer. No Partner needed; the group rotates partners so everyone gets a chance to practice.

• 8:15-10:30 p.m. Social Dancing. No partner needed.

Class plus social dancing costs $15; $5 if you are just coming for the dancing or as a spectator.

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Michael Eng

As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his wife and three children, or playing drums around town. He’s also a sucker for dad jokes.