Looking for help with musicality for west coast swing? We’ve got you covered. In the articles below we cover topics like counting the music, staying on time, learning to hear music and more. Once you’re comfortable you’ll learn the #1 key to musicality so you can connect your steps to the music!
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If you’re struggling to count WCS start here.  Then master these beats. Finally master the ‘secret’ to Musicality! Join the “Ultimate Guide to Musicality” waitlist A step by step guide to mastering the music as a west coast swing dancer no matter your level of experience! Learn More>
West coast swing has a reputation for being an incredibly musical dance. While other dances are danced to music, WCS provides the opportunity for both partners to interpret the music to a far greater degree than other dance styles. If you’re interested in musicality for west coast swing, you’ve come to the right place! This … Read more
West Coast Swing Musicality Out of all the social dances, west coast swing has arguably the broadest range of dance music. WCS can be danced to everything from 1940s big band blues to today’s top 40 music, from slow lyrical pieces to dubstep. This series will give you some ideas for how to improve your … Read more
How to Stay on Time with The Music The #1 struggle we hear from new west coast swing dancers is that they struggle to stay on time with the music. While they might be ok when dancing just the basics, things tend to fall apart as they dance more complex moves. If you struggle to … Read more
Blues music is the grand-daddy of west coast swing. You’re almost guaranteed to hear blues music playing at a WCS night, and if you’re a competitive dancer then you can count on getting a blues song during your competitions. Although every song has its own quirks, the following list of skills will help you get … Read more
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