Musicality
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!
Musicality can be difficult if you’re not natural. Don’t worry. We’ve taught tens of thousands of dancers to hear music better. Take a look around! We’re happy you’re here :-) Start this interview on the history of west coast swing!
What is rolling count in west coast swing?
Are you wondering what is rolling count in west coast swing? Rolling Count, turns out to be NOT a new concept. lt is simply an identification of a skill that has long been known, but not identified. Most top professional … Read more
How to find the beat in the music
The ultimate guide to finding the beat in the music! Question: Should I count the music?Answer: Always. * No matter who you are, what your musical background is, or how skilled you are at feeling the music, counting always elevates … Read more
WCS Musicality Robert Melissa
This video with Robert Royston and Melissa Rutz dancing a Jack & Jill at Grand Nationals was one of the most popular videos we shared on our facebook page in 2016. It shows WCS musicality at its finest. Now obviously … Read more
Practicing Rounds of Musical Styles
When social dancing, you will usually switch among musical genres every song. Competitive dancers can expect that their songs will also rotate through the various genres—generally blues, then lyrical, then contemporary. Because the musical styles will change every song, it … Read more