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Dance Styles: West Coast Swing

November 2, 2009 - By danceclu - 8 Comments

What is West Coast Swing • West Coast Swing is a contemporary swing dance derived from Lindy Hop. As smoother styles varied throughout the states, West Coast Swing developed in the 1950's, following the music trend as it veered away from Swing Music. • WCS is danced to modern pop music - singers like Gaelle, Lisa Shaw, Akon, Justin Timberlake, Duffy, Jennifer Lopez and Chris Brown. How It Works • West Coast Swing is a smooth partner dance performed to slower tempo music with an emphasis on follower initiated improvisation, tight turns, and rolling footwork. Basic moves include whips and sugar pushes, often ... Read more...