Now that you know how to get out of play, it’s time to get into it. Play is a temporary break from the standard WCS structure. So, you can indicate that play is starting by departing from what would normally be expected in the WCS connection. For these drills, we’re going to take a basic … Read more
Because play occurs within the WCS dance, it is important to be able to get out of play and back into WCS. Just like gymnasts begin learning tumbling skills by practicing how to land safely (and how to fall safely when the landing doesn’t work!), we will start by practicing how to get out of … Read more
In a previous post, we practiced the movements for a full body roll. To do a body roll in the dance, we need to add the connection to those movements. The Drill: Stand about arms length from a wall and put your hands against the wall. Practice moving your body in a roll while keeping … Read more
Introduction to playing West coast swing, unlike most partner dances, encourages play between the partners. The leader can give the follower the freedom to do whatever she feels at a given point in the song, and the follower can request time to interpret the music instead of being led through a movement. This interaction, or … Read more
Introduction to playing West coast swing, unlike most partner dances, encourages play between the partners. The leader can give the follower the freedom to do whatever she feels at a given point in the song, and the follower can request time to interpret the music instead of being led through a movement. This interaction, or … Read more
by Brian B at west coast swing online
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