We're actually having a civil discussion on this forum (in contrast to a lot of the stuff going around the Westie world right now, which is...
I'd love to see examples, though I am not personally qualified to judge or pick out specifics from an intermediate-level dancer. I'd like to throw a...
I feel like you're using too many incorrect absolutes and speculations. How do you know the judges are condoning those things? How educated are these...
What height would this fit? I am doing an extensive search of the web for someone else and I like this dress, not sure if she'd wear black but I will...
It's less that it's passe and more that once you learn the basics of a dance, the connection and the lead/follow... you can make the conscious choice...
Not exactly what you're looking for... but this is a fantastic educational piece on West Coast Swing and how it DIFFERS from ballroom-based EC Swing....
There's definitely a difference between local social dancing and international competitions. Even local competitions can be spun differently...
(Though on topic, I don't actually play it.. it would be considered a little too tame in our area, more of a foxtrot than a WCS.)
It is a good version, and I do have it. Let me know if you still need it, and please pass along something unique to your area in trade. :)
I DJ WCS in the Bay Area, which is one of the "best places to dance WCS in the world." (Self proclaimed, yes, but we get many visitors who confirm...
@rbazsz: That's not exactly true... while there are MANY dancers who don't triple like they should, it isn't ignored by the judges. I have had some...
This NEEDS to be shared... I just got back from the US Open and the winning videos have been posted... including what has quickly become my FAVORITE...
How fun! I do leave my cards at venues I go to, as well as whenever I travel to dance conventions (though those tend to disappear at the close of the...
I have contacts in the West Coast Swing world of Arizona... not sure what kind of swing you're looking for. Let me know if you want me to contact...
For all Bay Area dancers (not just Stanford students): Have you wanted to learn West Coast Swing? Do you dance it and want to meet a whole new...
Hi everyone, A couple of years ago I discovered the wonderful world of West Coast Swing, and chose to step away from my competitive ballroom...
Haha yes, since attending Palm Springs in August of last year, I turned into an insane West Coast Swing addict. Not saying it'll happen to you, but I...
Whatever you figure out, Kit, please do share here... I'd like to know other places to dance as well. I typically will only travel for conventions,...
Also, I'll add that as far as conventions go, Boogie by the Bay was amazing (120 follows/80 leads in Novice J&J, crazy!!!) but I have been told that...
Just another shoutout for the Bay Area (in case other people read this) .. we have an amazing scene for all ages! There is somewhere to WCS every...
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