Are you a west coast swing beginner? Want to learn and master west coast swing basics? In these articles we will help you get good at every aspect wcs. We will cover the basic patterns, as well as learn some styling, connection, musicality and footwork that will help you master west coast swing! We’ve worked with thousands of dancers over the years and have created the absolute best resources for beginners!
Below we have lots of articles to help. We also have over 500 instructional videos on the website to help. We also have a great e-book (see the side bar) that will help point you to the best resources on the site.
Something bugging you about WCS as a newbie? This blog post is actually a reply to an email I recently received. We ask dancers their biggest struggles. READ> 10 Biggest Struggles of WCS Dancers. This was one of the replies from an email we sent with the blog post. I though it was interesting so … Read more
If you’ve started WCS within the last year, at some point you’ve probably felt scared or intimidated. West coast swing is a really fun dance, but it can also seem unapproachable. If you’re a beginner and you feel overwhelmed, I want to reassure you: you are doing just fine. Are you frustrated? Beginners tend to … Read more
A system to learn west coast swing as a beginner Once thought of as a difficult dance to learn, West Coast Swing has become easy to understand through the use of the Universal Unit System®. Anyone who can dance Triple Rhythm (3 steps to two beats of music), can learn West Coast Swing in just a few … Read more
Struggling to find good west coast swing music? One of the great things about west coast swing is the sheer breadth of music available. But how do you discover great new music for dancing WCS? If you’re looking for new songs, the first place to check is what is actually being played by WCS DJs. … Read more
Being a new dancer can be intimidating. These five tips are designed to get you out on the floor and feeling comfortable as quickly as possible. Remember… the entire community wants to see new dancers continue enjoying WCS for years to come, so they are cheering for you to have fun and to keep dancing! … Read more
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