Mastering Multiple Spins Successful spins require great balance. Unfortunately, you will sometimes be surprised by a spin in the wild, and so you need to be able to establish your balance quickly in order to execute the spin. In this drill, you’ll practice combining spins in a sequence so that you are forced to … Read more
When the music has a rolling count, the timing of your & steps should adjust to match. Most of the time WCS dancers discuss rolling count in terms of the triple step, but the same principle applies to spins. This drill will work on applying a rolling count to your chaines turns. Before we dive … Read more
All spins require a prep, in which the rotating side is held back in order to create the torque for the spin. This is easy to do for single turns, but when doing a continuous series of turns it becomes more difficult. This drill will extend the chaines turns exercise to focus on the prep. … Read more
This drill is designed to help you measure your movement as you step out of a chaines turn. Before practicing this drill, make sure that your chaines mechanics are solid. If you want to get some extra practice on your basic chaines first, look at the basic chaines drill. The Drill: Without a partner, you … Read more
Spotting is useful in all turns, and chaines are no exception. This drill is designed to integrate spotting into the timing of your chaines turns. The Drill: Prep for your chaines turn by stepping forward onto the supporting leg. Begin the rotation by gathering the free foot and unwinding from your core, but keep your … Read more
by Brian B at west coast swing online
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