Most WCS songs, especially contemporary songs, have a verse-chorus structure. In these songs, the chorus is generally more energetic than the verses. An easy way to adapt your dancing to show this contrast is by shifting between closed and open position. The Drill: With a partner, dance to a song with a clear verse-chorus structure,… Continue Reading
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The Challenge of West Coast Swing
West coast swing is generally regarded as one of the most challenging social dances to learn. The purpose of this post is to explore some of the reasons why WCS can be challenging in order to help dancers understand why learning WCS can be difficult. Obviously, I believe that west coast is well worth the… Continue Reading