West Coast Swing | 7 Patterns Every Leader and Follower Should Know
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Do you know the 7 patterns every leader and follower should know for West Coast Swing after the basics? We cover 7 patterns, essential for West Coast Swing dancers after you've learned your basics. Let's dance some WCS!
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0:00 INTRO
1:00 DEMO of ALL PATTERNS:
10:03 BRIAN’S RSP
12:00 OUTSIDE ROLL
13:07 WHIP w/inside turn
14:01 WHIP w/outside turn
18:04 BASKET WHIP (bonus)
20:08 HUSTLE WHIP
21:33 REVERSE WHIP
23:02 ROCK & GO
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I like your reasoning for the alternate syncopation of 1,2&3,4,5&6. It sure could have to do with musical accents. I remember classes eons ago from Buddy Schwimmer, for whom alternate syncopations were just a more advanced form of the basic action. In my aging memory, he taught them as things the follower could do independently, but I see you treating them as lead-able and used by both leader and follower. Cool. WCS has certainly grown and developed since the 1980's. Thanks for quality video lessons.
Thanks Marsha! We appreciate the kind words. Yeah those accents have become more common as the styles of music have changed (largely away from traditional swing). The accents are different in non swing music and the dance seems to be changing a bit to reflect it. WCS is growing and changing for sure. If you're interested, I'm doing a live Q&A this saturday night with a dance historian. My conversations with him always prove insightful. If you miss it live, make sure you're subscribed to the channel and you'll get a notification. Stay well! Brian
This is likely an evolution of the disco era the two common counts being 12&3 45&6 OR the other variant most know today of &123 &456. This is the same technique as what is commonly known today as a NY Walk.
This is a stand alone intro class for WCS newbies . Excellent .
Thanks so much. It probably moves a bit fast for a pure beginner but I think it covers some good ground. Thanks for the support! -B
West coast just opening up tomorrow after 15 months of covid shut down. I needed the review!! Thanks so much for posting! 🌹
That's SO EXCITING to hear!!! Sending lots of dance love for a fun return to the dance floor. If there is anything we can do to help get people moving, please let us know! Best wishes, Brian & Megan
I just want to thank you for all these wonderful videos! They've been part of keeping me healthy and happy during our current pandemic. My friend and I are hoping to compete at the Colorado Country Classic this year. It's going to be my first time and these videos have certainly helped me to prepare.
Hey Chris! That's amazing. There is a slight outside chance we will be in Colorado for that event! If we don't make it we wish you the best of luck. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help. Best wishes, Brian & Megan
@@WestCoastSwingOnline Thank you! If you could perhaps advise use on the best approach to competing in syllabus A in West Coast Swing and Two-Step I would be most grateful. The main question being do we complete all the moves listed in the UCWDC syllabi or go by the DVIDA videos (which show them using fewer moves)?
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my comment and thanks in advance for considering my question.
Chris
@@revcrlong Hey Chris, I would start with a small group of moves until you're comfortable. Then I would add more moves as I had time. Let's say there were 10 moves and you had a competition in 2 weeks. Maybe you only have time for 4-5 moves. But if you had a competition in another 3 weeks, maybe you'd have time to learn 3-4 moves. I would rather have a small set of moves that I was really comfortable rather than a lot of moves that I couldn't master. I hope that helps. I know my way around the UCWDC a bit. Take a peek: ucwdc.org/hall-of-fame/ I'm on the HOF list class of 2017 :-)
@@WestCoastSwingOnline Thank you, Brian. That was very helpful. And Yes, it would seem you do know your way around the UCWDC! congratulations a bit belatedly on making the hall of fame. Be blessed!
@@revcrlong Thanks Chris. I look forward to meeting you at an event this year. Best of luck! -Brian
The worst thing about west coast swing online are these videos that keep making you sign up for another month -.- I CANT STAND IT. I should really do a full year pass and get it over with ... WHY do you keep bringing this good stuff? ... we love you!
The other thing is ... man, I gotta hand it to you brian. I love Ben Morris, got his DVDs and stuff, but Ben is just that crazy creative EXTREMLY talented power house. Also great instructor, no doubt, but he teaches with that feeling inside him (that cant be taught) - however, you BOTH reach us. Seriously, there is something to be said about the worlds best dancers teaching and being one of the worlds best dancing teachers. You get me? I hope you do, because it is a huge difference and we love you for it!
@@markfrinch7865 Thanks brother! I appreciate the kind words. I've been in the 'game' for a bit now (23+ years) so hopefully I've learned a thing or two :-) I agree with you on your 2 points. Ben Morris is brilliant (he came to our studio years ago when he was still a kid) and yes, there is a BIG distinction between being a good dancer and a good teacher. Thanks again Mark! -B
Love you too buddy! You really should grab the yearly membership. It's a great value and we just keep adding more to it. (yes we have more cool things up our sleeves ;-)
Right Side Pass. About twenty years ago I was taught this was meant to be the term for describing a Left Side Pass with a R-to-R HH, because the leader starts facing away, and the follower moves out from behind the leader's right side. Then shortly after, I noticed nearly all other teachers described Right Side Pass as an Underarm Pass/Turn. Sometimes pattern names change over time. I was especially surprised when Throw Out became Send Out, to adapt to modern PC norms. Whenever I learn from coaches a new pattern combo, I always take notes using their words for key terms, and that way I can recall the way they taught it originally, in case I eventually run into future modern (or incorrect!) adaptations.
Yep. You're so right. After 20 years you're likely to see plenty of changes in terminology, style ect in a dance form. Some of it is the natural progression. Some of it is ignorance. For instance the 'sugar push' is really a 'push break' (the sugar push is a specific lindy pattern using a 'sugar foot') However somewhere along the way someone taught me the 'sugar push' so I called it that for the next 20 years. Once I learned the 'correct' terminology, sugar push was the more dominant name for the pattern so it became easier to just use that moving forward. (sometimes with an included WCS history lesson) Thanks for the comment my friend. I love when people share their experiences. It truly helps us all. Best wishes ,Brian
@radrickdavis I learned Underarm Turn and Right Side Pass as two separate figures. I learned Underarm Turn the way Brian teaches it, but Right Side Pass starts in a tandem-ish Position with a R/R handshake. I’m curious to know if you first learned this the same way as part of a Round Dance class like I did?
@@LeoUrquhartRoundDance Interesting. No, I learned all my basics from a WCS champ who always taught the fundamental old school patterns. This was back in the early 2000's.
@@radrickdavis Ohhh, ok. That’s a good way to learn it. Here’s a link to a video from my Round Dance instructor showing how I learned Right Side Pass if you are interested. ua-cam.com/video/ySPy-jvH2XQ/v-deo.html
@@LeoUrquhartRoundDance Hey Leo. The way you're describing it is probably more true to the way it was done historically. The way we teach it here is probably the more common terminology these days. Whether that's "right" or not I'll let someone else decide but it should do the trick in most dance classes around the world these days. Thanks again for the awesome questions! -B
Excellent! Thank you for sharing. Superb clear breakdown. Love the detail on how you lead.
Thank you! We really like making dancing easier to learn for everyone.
great detailed & slow breakdown of the steps..Bravo!!!!!
Thanks a million. We're really excited you enjoyed it! -Brian
Nice structured different view on these patterns. Interesting reason for teaching the Hustle whip, and lovely reason for basket whip from your ladies;)
Thanks Jost! This was a cool video for me to do. Just my personal approach to patterns we might consider learning after the basics. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And yes I'm thankful to work with some talented people! Best wishes, Brian
The. Light background makes it easier to see feet and movements. Thanks for instruction.
Thanks Jack. We've worked hard to making the videos look good. It's tricky with the live videos. The quality isn't as good as the ones we shoot ahead of time or the ones on our website but I think through some trial and error they are pretty solid. I'm glad you're enjoying them! Stay well, Brian
Great and easy to follow....and they move along without any down time or tons of repition
We try to make the videos as useful as possible as far as pacing. They are too fast for some, too slow for others but I think we strike the right balance for the majority of dancers. Thanks for the support my friend!
Thanks so much! This is by far, one of the best beginner-to-beginner plus ish level videos I've seen to give me ideas to practice. My plan, at social dancing, is to basically watch one move 3 or 4 times, ask someone to dance and just try to throw that move in every '2nd move' or so to get like 10+ practices in....and repeat with a new follow till I am sick of the move haha. Then watch the next move 3-4 times, ask someone to dance and just try to throw in that move every '2nd move' or so to get 10+ practices in and repeat with a new follow till I am sick of the move haha.
Thats a great plan! Something that might help is out pattern tree. www.westcoastswingonline.com/pattern-tree-offer
Excellent video's. Keep up the great dancing :)
Thanks my friend! You too :-) -Brian
Yesss!! Love the sugar push/push break clarification!!!!! Keeping it legit :)
That's an interesting one right? Had you heard that before? -B
@@WestCoastSwingOnline yes! I am sure to always include that in my WCS classes! I first learned about sugar push/ push break misconception from Forrrest.
@@m.w.p.3083 Ahhhh yes. He's a smart guy! Thanks for sharing the knowledge :-)
Excellent 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
This was from our lockdown free live video series!
I was just watching this video and I think at 33:40 here Brian was just very clear about the essence of ballroom dancing. Many times in our lives, we believe that we men lead, but ladies can influence us unnoticed with clever impulses, and they are able to do it all in a way that makes us feel like we are still in control. I think that’s true for both dance and life. But I may be wrong 😉😅
Yes yes yes! It's true in both dance and life! Heep up the good work on the floor and off my friend - Brian
The left side pass is not boring. Hear me out. It's not really a pass, but a sling-shot!!1111 Just make sure she doesn't land outside the building... See, _exciting!_
Oh my gosh! I wish I'd seen this last month! I just finished teaching the whip this month. It would have been a great segway for my students. Anyway. THANK YOU again Brian!
Awe that is awesome! Maybe next time!
I was not expecting the red shoes at the one minute mark or so :))
Ha! I love these shoes. I've got them in red, blue and brown. I wear the red ones the most because people say it's easier to see my feet (especially when teaching bigger group classes or workshops) -B
I see I watched this a month ago. Since then, I’ve had several more lessons so it’s like seeing this with new eyes. Gained much insight.💃🏽
Every single time you roll back around to a topic the same thing will happen. There are many, many layers to dance!
@@WestCoastSwingOnline I know…learning to dance properly is one of the most challenging and rewarding things I have ever attempted!
@@Angrykitty927 You've put it perfectly! Challenging AND Rewarding :-)
Hi guys, great video, i'm just learning but come from a ballroom and latin, plus modern jive background. Watching your footwork i'd say that syncopated change also allows you to be on the right foot at the right time.
Some times it can 😊
Very nice transition to intermediate moves.
Thanks Skip. This was a fun video to do. I think these are useful patterns for all WCS dancers! Happy learning -B
This was awesome.
Thanks Kurt! This is a good one - A pandemic lockdown special :-) -B
This is so useful
So glad we could help!
Awesome love the instruct. Can u do the seme step eith back to thcamers, it feels more like of s mirror effect
We shot this video live during the lockdown. We can't edit it now :-( We will try to do it more in other videos. Happy Dancing, Brian
Thank you
You're welcome! Let us know if you have any questions! -Brian
@@WestCoastSwingOnline No questions. I do enjoy learning by watching you guys. It reinforces what I learn in my private lessons. Y’all do a beautiful job dancing and your instruction is right in line with my teacher who is very picky about what I watch on line. Ballroom Dance Center in Evans, Georgia
@@Angrykitty927 Perfect! Keep up the good work -B
In one of your next videos, can you please show the Sugar Push using your “sugared-feet” from Lindy a couple of times? It looks cool, but I didn’t get a really good idea of what it is in this video.
Hey Leo! Thanks for the questions. Keep them coming. This is a video that does a good job of showing the sugar push in Lindy (it's not used that much in WCS) at 1:08 you'll see the full demo with the footwork you're looking for ua-cam.com/video/_wjhXiTE5Lc/v-deo.html
Let me know if that did the trick! -B
I love this dance. Tell me more.
Hey Ace! Make sure you sign up on our website. You'll get a free membership (50+ free videos) plus you'll be part of our move of the week club. We send out super awesome WCS stuff each week. Let me know if you have any specific questions... We're always glad to help! -Brian
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Very good guys!
Glad you enjoyed. These lockdown live videos were a blast to do!
@@WestCoastSwingOnline I'm going to do it! Thank you!
@@carlossantosoliveira4797 awesome!
your behind the back move at 12:47 - do you lead the extra turn? i imagine the follower might just keep walking backwards? i guess when you initiate her rotation you don't redirect the rotation into linear motion, so she continues rotating while progressing. yes?
Hello,
Yes the leader is leading how many turns the follower will do. It is a tricky move bc the leader is also changing hands while leading the follower through the turn, behind their head.
0:03 Flashes gang sign, says "whats up gang?", represents the west side. Bryan B. is not messing around lol
I had to rewatch it to know what you were talking about ;-) Yep that's my 7 pattern gang symbol! Hope you're well Tom! -Brian
How do the students know that with the passing tuc they should pass rather than step back like a sugar tuc ? even if you clearly take a step sideways ?
Great question. The leaders hand 'allows' the follower to step forward on count 4 rather than leading the follower to rotate and step away on count 4. Also I would stay the 'stop' on '3&' is less severe on a passing tuck than the sugar tuck. I hope that helps! -Brian
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Sonny Watson would be able to answer the difference in the count pattern of the left side tuck. It looks so much better with the and- 3 -4 count.
I think it definitely has it's merits danced that way :-)
He would be a GREAT resource!
very fast we need more detailed demonstration with counts instructions
Hi Cesar, Yes I'm sure there are dancers of all levels that will watch this. I'm sure some of them will need more detailed instruction (and some less) please take a peek take a peek at our Beginner Series. It goes much slower and in more detail. From there a video like this will be much easier. If you have any questions please let us know. Here's the slower beginners playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLeZ__vwnEDu94OYgg4g0llDcZnL2NodiL.html
Also for a bit more context... this video was part of our lockdown series. When we were all in lockdown for 2 months we provided 2 free live videos per day to help keep people entertained. It was not meant as a stand alone instructional but a hybrid entertaining/educational video. Please take a peek at some of our beginner video which are much slower and more detailed: ua-cam.com/users/WestCoastSwingOnlineplaylists
Happy dancing,
Brian