Welcome the the #1 resource for west coast swing styling! Wether you’re a leader or follower, a man or a woman, we’ve got something for you. In the articles below we will teach you how to style your anchor step and how to move your body. You’ll learn funky footwork and how to stop looking stiff on the floor. On this website we have video courses designed specifically to improve your styling for west coast swing!
One of the things we notice about music is how energetic or quiet it is. Some songs are relaxed; other songs have a driving club feel. Great songs switch between these options; the song may have a booming energy until … Read more
Body isolations are movements of body parts independently from the rest of the body. Dancers can use body isolations to bring emphasis to their movement: popping the rib cage on a hit, dropping the shoulder on an accent, or settling … Read more
A third dimension of patterns that can be modified is the width of the slot. Wider slots feel more relaxed as the pattern drifts from side to side. Dancing in a narrow slot creates a tight, crisp look. This drill … Read more
Another easy way to add color to the dance is by changing the length of the slot. Although it is easier for the leader to control this aspect of the dance, the follower can request a longer slot or shorter … Read more
One of the easiest way to color the dance is with level changes. Any pattern can be danced at different heights: low, normal, or high. By changing between levels during a pattern, the dancers can match the patterns to the … Read more
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