elasticity

Mastering the stretch and release of connection in west coast swing

February 4, 2022May 29, 2013 by West Coast Swing Online

WCS has an elastic connection. Just like a rubber band that is stretched, the WCS connection will recoil as it releases the stored energy from the stretch. This will allow you to work off the energy generated by the dance instead of having to create every movement from scratch. Learn stretch & release in connection … Read more

February 4, 2022February 6, 2013 by West Coast Swing Online

One of the distinguishing features of west coast swing is the elastic look and feel of the dance. This effect of stretching away from each other before moving in the same direction is distinct from the rock step motion that characterizes other forms of swing. Most dancers first learn about elasticity on the anchor. At … Read more