However, the starter step in west coast swing serves a very different function. For nearly 2 decades this annual event has brought together dancers from all over the world. West coast swing is a contemporary swing dance genre that was developed in the 1960s on the west coast of the united states west coast swing. West coast swing by richard seely, used under cc bync 4. Swing is an american rhythm dance based on a foundation of 6beat and 8beat patterns that incorporate a wide variety of rhythms built on 2beat single, delayed, double, triple, and blank rhythm units. West coast swing is generally seen as a slower, more formal swing style than east coast, although they are both fun dances.
West coast swing for beginners volume 1 is professional, easy to follow, designed specifically for beginners and fun for anyone wanting to get started with dance lessons. It is a slot dance allowing for personal expression for both lead and. The world swing dance council wsdc uses points as a guideline for. The difference between east and west coast swing dances. We also meet for lessons, live music and dancing around the valley with friends and maybe a flashmob or two. West coast swing is a contemporary swing dance genre that was developed in the 1960s on the west coast of the united states. West coast swing s national animal is the j frisbee, which frolics freely in the nations many lush forests, and its national religion is agnostic pantheism. We have videos walking you step by step through techniques with your feet. Every dance organization eventually reaches a point where certification for judges is a necessity.
West coast swing dance competitions use a particular scoring system, called relative placement, that is the best solution for the use case. You do not need to join the wsdc to get a wsdc competitor id number. About kelly i have always had an interest in dance. Reno nevada welcome to my home page for west coast swing wcs dance and lesson information. None of us can learn what we need to know until we find out what we dont know.
Social dance teacher judge education scoring education. Nasde statement of swing to be used to identify the presence of swing in the nasde competition divisions. If you want to do your own homework, these resources will help get you started. This west coast swing dance drill will help with your body roll skills. Ballroom, waltz, jive, east coast swing, west coast swing, lindy hop. We strive to promote not only our own dances, but those in the hudson valley region. These 7 elements are useful for any dancer who seeks to improve. Unlike the circular patterns of east coast swing, west coast dancers often staying within a specific rectangular slot on the dance floor, moving in an up and down section. West coast swing dance slow to medium tempo songs song title artist bpm 8 counts for rita jimmy smith 106 aint nobody chaka khan 100104 billie jean michael jackson 116120 blue light boogie taj mahal 96100 blues for sale jimmy thackery 112114 brick house commodores 104108 car wash christna aguileramissy elliot 114118.
West coast swing dance events in united states for 2020. He began swing dancing at the age of 12 and is now a 2 time world swing dance champion, 3 time u. At a regional wcde competition, the studioowner selects 4 routines of different genres out of the maximum 40 entries that they would like to be part of the dance genre challenge. There are numerous national newspapers advertising west coast swing dance lessons throughout the country from the early 1940s by various studios. The dance allows for both partners to improvise steps while dancing together, putting west coast swing in a short list of dances that emphasize improvisation. West coast swing history moreover, it originated from the lindy hop, a 1940s dance that started at the savoy ballroom in harlem in response to early jazz music with a swing beat. The west coast swing is a dance that derives from the lindy hop which is itself based on the popular charleston, and its a fun dance that centers around two partners compressing together and then extending apart. We are very excited for the future of the global west coast swing community. West coast swing dance events in united states for 2019. Services competition services step right solutions. Aug 25, 2015 learn the west coast swing basic steps for beginner wcs.
West coast swing is a contemporarystyle of swing, very different than what most people initially think of as. These songs are all in the modern or contemporary, pop etc. How to dance west coast swing wcs beginner youtube. Nov 07, 2018 and then i would do like the left side pass to send her back out to go to whatever else were doing for west coast swing. Like us for info on events, classes and free lessons. Today in west coast swing, there is conversation around 7 elements of the dance that judges take into consideration. So, again, the turning basic, i pick her up, walk, walk. Murray used this term quite frequently to describe west coast swing. Inspiring you with eye catching dancing so you will enjoy yourself more on the dance floor. Below are around 700 songs which are great for dancing west coast swing. Once you earn your first point, the database will assign you a wsdc id number. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extensioncompression technique of partner connection and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. In this tutorial we break down how to do body rolls for leaders and followers. The dance allows for both partners to improvise steps while dancing together.
West coast did not look like the reckless abandon of the previous swingers and looked much more smooth, polished and stylish. Dance country volume 1 teaches you all the basics of country swing with a mixture of east coast swing and moves that can be used in west coast swing, salsa, and other ballroom styles. So, without further ado, here is everything you need to know about scoring in west coast swing. You can sign up for your jack and jill contests without an id number. We want to make sure that you find the perfect music to go with your sugarpush and weve compiled this helpful list of songs that will help you, no matter what type of music you like. When i was a new dancer, i found the wcs points and scoring system to be pretty opaque and hard to understand. Mario robau and brian barakauskas combined to create the ultimate west coast swing linedance, the robaukauskas. West coast swing moves styling checklist west coast. Angela has also written her own relative placement scoring software, currently used at a few events. We teach people how to west coast swing dance, two step, west coast swing, waltz, east coast swing, cha cha, country swing ballroom dance and more. Swing dance america is the largest west coast swing and hustle event in the mid west u. We pride ourselves in fast scoring turnaround allowing for competitions to be run in. It embodies the west coast attitude about dance, a mindset of freedom, ease, flexibility and infinite possibilities.
The only problem that exists in swing is when someone decides there is only one way to dance it. This means that you generally stay in your slot, lane, or vertical space on the floor. Wes neese is accomplished at teaching west coast swing dancing. First time attendees should join the newcomer welcome program. As smoother styles varied throughout the states, west coast swing developed in the 1950s, following the music trend. The west coast swing is an evolving social dance with roots in lindy hop that has gone through many changes throughout its short history, over time incorporating techniques from numerous dance. Greater phoenix west coast swing club, gpsdc was founded in 1989 and host phoenix 4th of july swing dance convention. Have you ever wondered how swing dance competitions are scored. West coast swing is a partner dance with roots in the lindy hop.
Modern west coast swing music lists 1 street swing. Open swing dance champion, spirit of lindy hop award winner, a california swing dance hall of fame award winner, and a featured dancer in the movie love n dancing and the leann rimes music video swingin. Its a 64 count 1 wall dance that incorporates the basic leader and followers footwork into a linedance format. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. It is not intended to be a full definition of swing, or to be used to evaluate the quality of the performance. The east coast swing is older and features faster and more energetic movements than the west coast swing. Due to the dances popularity, we offer two nights of the fabulous west coast swing. Instead of 12 couples like previous seasons, this was the first season to.
With nearly 90 minutes of instruction, multiple camera views, and beginnerfriendly curriculum, shawn and joanna trautman will build your confidence and help you get moving on. Click the column headings to sort the lists, or search using the search box. Annie implemented many of the swing competition rules, guidelines, scoring systems and the. Learning west coast swing or the abbreviation wcs will improve your confidence. Nov 27, 2019 robaukauskas the ultimate wcs linedance. The spirit and attitude of west coast swing west coast swing is much. The east coast swing is a type of dance where partners move around and around the dance floor. Effective january 2020, nasde will pay out prize money to competitors who have earned the most points competing in the classic and showcase divisions at nasde tour events. Nationstates the dance artistry of west coast swing. Upcoming usa swing net member events derby derby city swing january 21 24, 2021 louisville, ky high desert dance classic march 20 22, 2020lancaster, ca swingin into spring april 30 may 3, 2020 hartford, ct florida dance magic july 16 20, 2020 jupiter, fl swingtime in the rockies july 23 25 2020 westminster, co summer hummer. It is characterized by an elastic look that results from its extensioncompression technique of partner connection and is danced. Skippy blair has been a significant figure in the world of dance and, particularly, west coast swing since the early 1950s.
West coast swing wcs is a partner dance derived from lindy hop. How to do the west coast turning basic in swing dance. This is page one of our music for west coast swing dance list. For example, if im judging followers in the novice prelims and there. Dancing with the stars american season 7 wikipedia. I really want to learn how to dance i dont know how and i will do anything and pay anything to start. In this video, we cover everything you need to know as a beginner wcs dancer. Apr 29, 2020 west coast swing music can be far reaching. The spirit of west coast swing social dance at stanford.
Season seven of dancing with the stars premiered on september 22, 2008 as a part of abc s fall 2008 lineup. Swing was the name given to the various styles of dances created during this time that all featured similar moves. Weve created a list of songs that will help get you started. Dancers will dance west coast swing to just about anything. She is generally credited with popularizing west coast swing.
Special requests from your dancers by artist, title, or dance type are also welcome during the night of your dance. Sign up here to get regular dancer tips and info about our swing literacy dancer development program. She has competed in both couples and team divisions, as well as performing on two dance cruises, and also placing at the us open twotimes with the awardwinning west coast swing team, river city rhythm. Contemporary modern west coast swing music amazon music list on our astore page, purchase or listen to mp3, album, artists etc for the dancer and dj. If this contest was scored on an averaged raw score basis, the seven judges raw scores for each couple would be summed and divided by the number. Please note, that we do not provide our services or software without hiring at minimum the score keeper to be on premises. Why you should learn west coast swing west coast swing is a partner dance that you should learn. Of the two, east coast swing is easier to learn as it has basic movements. It is also very limited in adaptability, unlike the west coast one which can be used with a wide variety of songs. Our mission is to bring the wonderful world of west coast swing dance to as many people as possible in the kingstongreater hudson valley area. They provide a healthy atmosphere for dancers of all ages.
The spirit and attitude of west coast swing west coast swing is much more than a style and syllabus of figures. Each skill level defined by the wsdc has certain point requirements for its participants. Apr 10, 2012 this is my favorite west coast swing video i want to dance like this. West coast swing is a contemporary swing dance derived from lindy hop. Of all the outstanding dancers who made it to finals, you are still only half of a team. Paperless registration, instant scoring, impressively managed contests. Swing dancing first appeared in the 1920s and was originally performed to contemporary jazz music.
West coast swing dallas dance school dallas, texas. For schedule information, privates, group classes, or info on her scoring system. Ben morris is both a champion lindy hopper and a champion west coast swing dancer. Rather than the repeated pattern seen in jive and east coast swing, the west coast version is danced only once and only at. It is characterised by a distinctive elastic look that results from its basic extensioncompression technique of partner connection, and is danced primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. How to do the west coast turning basic in swing dance howcast. West coast swing music top 10 west coast swing practice songs. Imperial swing, jive, jitterbug, lindy hop, rocknroll, and west coast. West coast swing dance secrets what really matters in. This is my favorite west coast swing video i want to.
How to swing dance learn swing dance moves free videos. You are invited to join jay byam and an award winning cast at the 201920 palm springs. West coast swing performance standouts from 2019 dance. Learn to dance the west coast swing starter step with. West coast swing, sometimes seen as wcs, is known as a slot dance, because it is typically danced in settings similar to that of clubs. What is the ultimate guide to styling for west coast swing. This statement will be used only to identify the presence of swing content in a performance. The world swing dance council wsdc uses points as a guideline for event directors to place competitiors according to their skill level. Imperial swing, jive, jitterbug, lindy hop, rocknroll, and west coast swing, to name a few. Swing is an american rhythm dance based on a foundation of 6beat and 8beat. Jul 25, 2018 so, without further ado, here is everything you need to know about scoring in west coast swing.
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