Whether you are new to WCS or an experienced dancer working on cleaning up your dance, this series covers the drills you need to reinforce the foundations of the dance.
Archive: Series List
Coloring the Dance
Your basics don’t have to be a neutral, boring grey! This series will explore simple ways to add color to any pattern in the dance.
Connection Theory
WCS lives in connection. This series will give you the tools to truly become a partner in the dance.
Deliberate Practice
Research has uncovered the secrets of effective practice. This series walks through the key elements of efficient, transformative practice sessions.
Models for Practice
Using case studies of other practice-intensive fields, this series explores different kinds of practice and shows how those models can be applied to WCS.
Music and Counting
West coast swing is one of the most musical dances around. This series will help you count the different styles of music so you can make your dancing match the song.
Musicality 101
Dancing is about connecting your body to music, and WCS is one of the most musical dances in the world. This series uncovers the secrets of musicality.
Playing
WCS encourages play between the partners both within patterns and outside of the traditional pattern structure. This series will develop your repertoire of play movements so you can contribute to the interaction of the dance.
Pot-Stirs
The pot-stir is an iconic move in west coast swing. This series will focus on the unique skills required to execute a pot-stir as a leader or a follower.
Spin Technique
Spinning is an essential skill in almost all forms of dance. This series covers the fundamental techniques that will get you turning like a top.