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Choking under Pressure
Choking is one of the most universally feared experiences in any skill-based activity. The idea of your body or mind suddenly failing to execute tasks you’ve done a thousand times in your sleep is terrifying. Fortunately, it’s also much rarer … Read more
Types of Patterns in West Coast Swing
Like all dances, WCS is composed of several fundamental patterns. Unlike many other dances, west coast patterns can extend or break the “rules” that make the fundamental patterns work. This gives WCS an amazing degree of flexibility but also increases … Read more
Foolproof WCS in 5 Easy Pieces
First a story… My high school debate coach told me a story about “five easy pieces” of music. A man became known as a master piano player within his community, and whenever he was at dinner parties he was asked … Read more
by Brian B at west coast swing online
