Beginner West Coast Swing Lessons & Social Dancing!
100% of proceeds donated to Boston Children's Hospital.​
Learn to dance! Have fun! Meet new people! Support a worthy cause!​​​​
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No dance experience, partner, or pre-registration required!
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Pay at the door (cash only):
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Lesson only: $15
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Social Dance only: $15.
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Lesson & Social Dance: $25.*
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*$5 off entry if you bring a non-perishable donation for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Dance Instructors:
Anna & Kevin Balcom
with their son Zachary.
DANCE4DREAMS CALENDAR
Updated as of April 22, 2025
Friday nights at the Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. Franklin, MA
Lessons: 7-8pm | Social Dancing 8-11pm
FRIDAY | MAY 9
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8
FRIDAY, NOV 14
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
FRIDAY, SEPT 5
FRIDAY, DEC 5
FRIDAY, JULY 11
FRIDAY, OCT 10
FRIDAY, JAN 9, 2026
Anna and Kevin Balcom have danced, competed and performed, throughout the U.S., Europe, and Australia and are excited to share their love of dance with the local community.
What is West Coast Swing?
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a partner dance, known for its creative, conversational style, emphasis on connection and elasticity, 'rolling' footwork, and adaptability to many genres of music–including blues, R&B, rock, pop, contemporary, and hip hop.
WCS is a modern form of swing dance which is typically slower, smoother, and more grounded than its "Big Band" style predecessors, Lindy Hop or East Coast Swing.
WCS is loved by dancers of all ages, skill sets, and ability around the world. The community is welcoming, non-judgmental, and friendly to dancers of all backgrounds, ethnicity, and life-styles.
Dance4Dreams is thankful for the support of our West Coast Swing friends in Boston and the surrounding area. For more information about WCS social dancing, lessons, workshops, and special events, please visit:
“Everything in the universe has rhythm. Everything dances.”
~ Maya Angelou
