Anna Wallace
WEST COAST SWING
Léo Belmaro
(he/they)
BACHATA | WEST COAST SWING | WALTZ | NIGHTCLUB TWO-STEP | COUNTRY TWO-STEP
Léo Belmaro has been teaching partner dance since 2019, working across a range of styles and community spaces in Seattle, including Century Ballroom, Emerald City Hoedown, and Queerchata. They bring a grounded, cross-genre approach that blends technique and play, supporting adaptability and connection between partners.
Léo is also a coordinator of Pulso Práctica, a community-centered space for practice and connection. They believe partner dancing is a shared conversation, and their classes create space for curiosity, consent, and expression—where both partners feel supported in how they move, learn, and express themselves.
Léo’s Classes
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West Coast Swing is a smooth, modern swing dance that evolved from Lindy Hop, blending classic swing elements with contemporary influences. Unlike the bouncy, high-energy feel of traditional swing dances, West Coast Swing features a distinctive elastic connection between partners, allowing for a sleek, flowing style. It is highly versatile and can be danced to a wide variety of music genres, including R&B, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Blues, Pop, and even contemporary chart hits.