If you’re looking to improve your basic footwork for west coast swing, or improve your styling, there are many things to consider. There are lots of styling options and approaches to basic footwork to make you look good on the floor. However, if we don’t cover a couple basics first… it will all be for … Read more
Body rolls can add an extra dimension to the dance for both followers and leaders. Subtle rolls can be used to enhance the settling motion of the anchor, to initiate the movement out of a break, or to draw attention to an accent. The purpose of this drill is to develop the muscle control necessary … Read more
Not all musical accents are the same. The notes in “How Long Can a Fool Go Wrong?” demand a sharp, hard movement. Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain” calls for a longer, softer, drawn out movements. Learning to dance the same accent in either a hard or a soft way can substantially improve the musicality … Read more
Trying to improve your creativity in west coast swing? The phrase “kill your darlings” comes from William Faulkner, who used the saying to express his writing advice. This advice has been echoed by many world-class creative people. The point behind this advice is that writers tend to get too attached to their darling creations, and … Read more
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