Have you ever felt like you were too busy to practice? Looking for some drills for west coast swing? Although some exercises require dedicated space and time, it’s possible to dramatically improve your dancing with 30 second micro-practice sessions. This list gives the top five drills you can do anywhere to become a dance rock … Read more
In a previous post, we introduced the concept of a tolerance window in order to describe how pros dance through the beat in a more precise manner than amateurs. This post will show how you can shrink your tolerance window for your footwork in order to improve your timing, body control, and musicality. The Drill: … Read more
Moving smoothly is a key to looking good on the dance floor. Let’s cover some of the core concepts of movement that will set the foundation for smooth movement and great styling! How to dance smoothly in west coast swing? In this section, we will cover: Walking like a dancer The difference of Forward vs … Read more
West coast swing is characterized by an extremely smooth quality of movement. In WCS, the dancers appear to glide across the floor; there is no bounce in the upper body. Rolling through your feet in west coast swing is one of the essential techniques that creates the smooth movement! Good foot articulation not only makes … Read more
Being able to do controlled footwork requires a relatively great deal of ankle strength. Unless you spend lots of time on your tiptoes reaching for something on a shelf, your ankle muscles aren’t asked to support your weight for more than a split second. That level of supporting strength, however, is required in west coast … Read more
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