West Coast Swing background information:
West Coast Swing falls into several catagories: It is a member of the swing dance family. It could also be considered a Spot dance, meaning it doesn't progress around the ballroom floor. West Coast is also a Rhythm dance as opposed to the Smooth dances like Waltz, Foxtrot and Tango. West Coast Swing is also a slot dance, meaning the couple generally fits into a medium side rectangle on the floor. West Coast Swing has had a change in feeling through the years, becoming slower and more refined in it's connection
West Coast Swing Patterns:
Bronze Level of Social Dancing:
The Bronze Level of Dancing has figures that can be danced in a crowded social environment, possibly a small floor. Bronze can be a more casual social level, with simpler figures that could easily be lead on a new acquaintence.
Bronze I dance figures
The West Coast Swing Basic teaches the basic timing as well as the partner connection. Developing a quality partner connection (don't say push and pull..) is a core element of West Coast Swing.
1) West Coast Swing Push Break
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2) Right Side Pass
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3) Left Side Pass
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4) Starter Step
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5) Tuck Pass
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6) Basic Whip
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7) Wrap
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8) Wrap with extra spin
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9) Wrap to Back Hand Pass
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10) Overturned Pass and Flicks
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11) Split Slide
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