CLASS SERIES CONTENT

Fundamental skills

Personal skills

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    Pitch, Pose & Posture
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    Foot rolling
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    6-count rhythm
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    8-count rhythm
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    Triple turns
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    Travelling turns
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    Groove & pulse

Partnership skills

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    Basic handhold
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    Multiple handholds
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    Changing handholds
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    Open position
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    Closed position
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    Counterbalance
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    Generating momentum (Slingshot)
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    Keeping momentum (Law of Inertia)
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    Changing momentum (CASL)
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    Tension connection
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    Compression connection
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    Pressure connection
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    Frame
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    Steering
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    Rotational Spring
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    Posting

applications

Patterns

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    Left Side Pass
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    Right Side Pass
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  • Sugar Push / Push Break
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    Sugar Tuck / Tuck Turn
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  • Whip
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    Sameside Whip
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    Basket Whip
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  • Left Side Pass with free spin
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    Left Side Pass with Inside roll
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    Left Side Pass with leader turn
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    Whip outside turn
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    Starter step

This is what your dancing could look like after this course:

FAQ

DO I NEED A PARTNER TO SIGN UP WITH?

Nope! There will be a mix of couples and singles. No partner required, but we do keep an eye on the balance between leaders and followers, therefore registration for a certain role might be on hold untill someone in the oposite roles signs up, so keep an eye on the registration form as spot may become available at a later moment in time.

DO I HAVE TO SWITCH PARTNERS?

WCS is a social dance. Switching partners is part of the culture of this dance.  Meaning everyone dances with everyone for one song at a time. In class, we constantly switch partners so that you learn to adapt to different partners. After all, every dance partner has their own way of moving and dancing, and therefore also their own way of leading and following. There may always be reasons why you do not want to switch partners (e.g. injury, illness concerns), so it's ok to temporarily stay together if you prefer.

WHAT IF I AM AN EPERIENCED DANCER, BUT NEW TO WCS?

We are super excited that you want to learn to dance West Coast Swing. The essentials level (Building a solid foundation) is still the perfect place for you. West Coast Swing is a unique dance, with its own rules for leading and following. At the Essentials level, we'll teach you which skills you can use directly and which ones you'll need to modify and how, without having to start from scratch. 

If you first want to try-out our way of teaching or this style of partnerdance you can join the Intro in West Coast Swing workshop.

WJAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Wear something you can move comfortably in. Pants are recommended instead of skirts. 

Shoes: Wear flat shoes with smooth soles (leather, without a coarse tread). Choose footwear that is not clunky or grippy/sticky.

WHAT IF I HAVE TWO LEFT FEET?

Then this is the perfect course for you! Everyone has to start somewhere! You will meet many dancers who feel the same way as you do.

WHAT IF I WANT TO LEARN FASTER?

If you know you learn better one-to-one or would like to accelerate your progress, contact us to discuss options for customized training programs

CAN I TAKE A TRIAL LESSON FIRST?

The workshop Intro in West Coast Swing is the perfecte place to discover if West Coast Swing is something you like.

The Intro to West Coast Swing workshop is the perfect way to discover if West Coast Swing is right for you. Sometimes it is possible to attend the first lesson of Building a solid foundation as a trial lesson. This depends on the number of registrations and the role balance at that moment. The registration form will show whether there are spots available for a trial lesson. If you see an empty registration form, there are nog classes planned where you can sign up for

THE CLASS SERIES HAS ALREADY STARTED, CAN I STILL JOIN?

It depends .... If you have recently participated in the Intro in West Coast Swing workshop, in some cases you can join starting in the 2nd of 3rd class of Building a Foundation. We assess on an individual level, based on your skills, whether this is a possibility in your case.