Single tracking refers to the relative placement of the feet while progressing down the slot. In general, the heels of the feet should remain in a straight line, as if you were walking on a balance beam. This technique creates clean leg lines and allows for much better control of the center’s movement. If both … Read more
The &-kick-ball change footwork syncopation is a simple method to add energy to your triple steps. A normal triple rhythm has weight changes on the downbeat, the & count, and the upbeat: In this footwork syncopation, the first step happens before the downbeat in order to create time for a kicking (non-weighted) action on … Read more
Applejacks are footwork variations that look very busy and groovy at the same time. This drill will help you learn to do applejacks. The Drill: Stand with your feet about hip width apart and your toes pointing forward. You don’t want to have your feet as wide as your shoulders, nor do you want your … Read more
The vast majority of footwork syncopations are built from a handful of basic movements. By drilling those movements, you can easily combine the pieces into a more elaborate syncopation to match the music. An earlier post discussed the single and double rhythm syncopations; this post adds to that list the triple and quad rhythm syncopations. … Read more
Inevitably, you will end up on the wrong foot at the end of a pattern. It’s ok! This drill will help you correct your footwork in time for the next pattern. How to fix footwork in west coast swing when you’re on the wrong foot. To fix your footwork, simply add an extra weight transfer … Read more
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