WEST COAST SWING BASIC STEPS | Beginner WCS

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  • Опубліковано 13 гру 2024

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  • @weddingdjtipsandtricks6531
    @weddingdjtipsandtricks6531 5 місяців тому +4

    I've been a lindy hopper and east coast swing dancer for almost 30 years. Now I want to try my hand at West Coast Swing. I'm glad you put these videos together so I can master the basics

  • @alexanderlvt
    @alexanderlvt 5 місяців тому +2

    I love this way of explaining. You make it so simple and understandable. Thanks 😊

  • @ianwest7003
    @ianwest7003 9 місяців тому +3

    This seems intuitively really good from a prospective beginner. Love the positional mapping. A really clear demonstration of principles.

  • @jacqueslelouarn5392
    @jacqueslelouarn5392 Рік тому +4

    back to basics with clear explanations and instructions a million thanks

  • @barbaragott3871
    @barbaragott3871 2 роки тому +9

    Best explanation I have ever heard for the West coast swing and we have been doing it 30 years. Fantastic!

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому

      We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for being here ❤️

  • @un-dammingyourmind728
    @un-dammingyourmind728 3 місяці тому +2

    You 2 are inspiring me and my lady !

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 місяці тому

      Love this comment! Keep dancing and always make it fun

  • @timwarner705
    @timwarner705 3 місяці тому +1

    Excellent teaching. Clear, intelligent.

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! We're so happy you enjoyed it 🙂

  • @shaunturner9256
    @shaunturner9256 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you. My wife and I after 20 years of marriage just started to take dance lessons for our sons wedding this fall. I asked the instructor to help us with the waltz, but she started us with west coast swing. My wife has no training in dance and its been 30+ years since i was in show choir where i learned to dance. I think west coast swing is a nice easy dance to get our feet wet.

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  7 місяців тому

      That's awesome about starting lessons! Keep it up!

  • @michaelprozonic
    @michaelprozonic 3 роки тому +19

    I had it explained as a “hot dog in a bun” pattern. The woman always dances/walks on the hot dog while the man is either on the hot dog or on the bun. that always stuck with me and makes it easy to remember that you are just dancing on a line (not to be confused with line dancing). All of the fancy turns are just condiments you add on

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому +1

      Ha! We’ve heard that used before too

    • @PeachPlastic
      @PeachPlastic Рік тому

      That's an amazing analogy! 🌭😂

  • @e-jandgwenhurley4317
    @e-jandgwenhurley4317 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome instructions - the best I have ever witnessed. Bravo💯%👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️ So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wildrice8199
    @wildrice8199 11 місяців тому +3

    This is a great video. To be honest, Lindy Hop could also be taught in this same way and it would be so much easier to learn! Lindy Hop beginner instruction puts so much emphasis on the footwork that it almost prevents people from actually learning to dance. But once you do get comfortable, you realize footwork is not so important, and most of the dance is the leader choosing a side and the follower going down the line, just like this video shows. I'm so jealous that WCS people can come here and learn that on day 1 instead of after 2 months of practicing footwork and moves!

  • @wilkomeyer4081
    @wilkomeyer4081 2 роки тому +2

    so nice to learn from you, greetings from north west Germany

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for being here! Howdy from Texas

  • @sownpeace
    @sownpeace 10 місяців тому

    Those visuals were SOOOOO helpful!

  • @debbiemontgomery6020
    @debbiemontgomery6020 2 роки тому

    So excited!!! Ted and I are coming to your Nashville class.

  • @deardaddyforever305
    @deardaddyforever305 2 роки тому +1

    great instructions and beautiful dance!

  • @FilipedeBarrosDance
    @FilipedeBarrosDance 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Anthony and Rose! Well explained and I love the slick presentation of the video! I hope to one day come visit you in the USA!

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому

      So glad you enjoyed it! We'd love to welcome you to Texas if you're ever able to make it out here

  • @beverlysmith6031
    @beverlysmith6031 3 роки тому +4

    Aww I'm so sorry I missed this video..your dances are always amazing..Yes I'm loving those steps.🥰

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому

      Always so happy to have you here :-)

    • @beverlysmith6031
      @beverlysmith6031 3 роки тому

      @@countrydancex aww thank you.. I appreciate that..👍

  • @soniahaydee868
    @soniahaydee868 2 роки тому

    Great class 🎶💃👍🥰❗️

  • @jant1230
    @jant1230 10 місяців тому

    what is the music to this you are playing? I love it.

  • @HanLeoMic
    @HanLeoMic 2 роки тому +2

    I love your videos! I'm in South Africa and have only recently (Jan) started with country couple dancing. I have no previous dance experience. Though I have a great dance instructor (local), your videos have helped me a lot to improve. Thank you!

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому +1

      Hello from Texas! We love to hear that our videos are helping. Thank you for joining us :-)

  • @joseanavia5924
    @joseanavia5924 11 місяців тому

    My friend this is called disco dancing, dating back to the mid 70's. Actually it was originally called the New York Hustle. It truly took off first in the major east cities of the US. New York, Miami, Atlanta then expanded to the west coast mainly California and eventually every where by the end of the 70s. Just keeping the record straight. Great instructional video thou. Keep on dancing !

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  11 місяців тому

      All dance styles have similarities as we have two hands and feet regardless. This is quite different than hustle (which we also dance and teach)

    • @joseanavia5924
      @joseanavia5924 11 місяців тому

      Well, since we were doing about 98% of those moves back in the 70's at some of the major discotheques of the US, I truly wonder if this is a different dance or just a small variation of the original. Back then there were also variations of the dance depending on what club you frequented ei. the Ipanima hustle, the Limelight version, etc but it was truly the same dance with a few different moves or speeds. Unfortunately, Hollywood decided to produce the disastrous movie called Saturday Night Fever which presented some atrocious dancing that had nothing to do with the reality of the club scene at the time. Most people have a picture in their mind of what disco dancing was which is totally erroneous because of that movie or Thank God Is Friday, although the music was much better in the latter. My friend, I can tell you without any doubt that I can dance exactly the same as you are instructing and you would say I was doing the WCS, except that I would be calling it the Hustle. In any case, I am happy that it lives on, even if it is being called something different. Cheers

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  11 місяців тому +1

      I mean, there are only so many things. Most anything you can do in wc swing/hustle is also done in salsa/jive/merengue/two step and more.
      Most all of it was danced long before wcswing/hustle existed in dances such as Lindy Hop and more.

    • @joseanavia5924
      @joseanavia5924 11 місяців тому

      all dancing is great, it defines a beautiful side of our existence. I have enjoyed it all my life and encourage everyone to take your classess, age doesn't matter. You are a very good instructor and I can tell with lots of patience. I never had that therefore was never able to teach, except my wife (she would probably disagree). Keep doing what you are doing, the world needs more dancing.

  • @jebjeb7770
    @jebjeb7770 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome!

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому +1

      So glad you enjoyed it! We're excited about this series

  • @NOLATAC
    @NOLATAC 3 роки тому +1

    Wish we could get ya'll in New Orleans, LA

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому

      We'd love to visit. We've considered doing a workshop there :-)

    • @NOLATAC
      @NOLATAC 3 роки тому

      @@countrydancex Well, I would love to help you guys coordinate. We have a place called rocking bowl that does live country music. Large dance area.

  • @gtsport3881
    @gtsport3881 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

  • @katrinajankeviciute-vv8ew
    @katrinajankeviciute-vv8ew Рік тому

    Love your videos! I'm having a hard time finding music to practice to. What are some good songs for learning wcs?

  • @myfredandabby123
    @myfredandabby123 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like I missed the 2021 Boot Camp in Scottsdale, AZ. When will you be back here?

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому +1

      Hi there! We had a good time in AZ :-) We're taking a few months off from touring, but will definitely do them again. We just have no specific dates/plans at this point. Thanks for being here!

  • @federicof6916
    @federicof6916 Рік тому +1

    Please call it section abc otherwise people will think about number of steps. Anyway great videos! Thanks. Here in Italy we do basic step like this 8 count: tap step, tap step, triple, triple each one moving from center circle to side circle than coming back

  • @myvideos2share
    @myvideos2share 3 роки тому +1

    So helpful

  • @beverlysmith6031
    @beverlysmith6031 3 роки тому +2

    Have you both decided on which city ya be going too??

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому +1

      We have a few workshops here in Texas and then will begin traveling soon!

    • @beverlysmith6031
      @beverlysmith6031 3 роки тому

      @@countrydancex wow I have family that lives in dallas & houston texas... I would love too see you both in person someday.🤗

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому +1

      We’d love that. We’re in the Houston area.

    • @beverlysmith6031
      @beverlysmith6031 3 роки тому

      @@countrydancex 🤗🤗

  • @pattik8415
    @pattik8415 2 роки тому +2

    Fab lesson. U make it simple

  • @deboralove3986
    @deboralove3986 3 роки тому +2

    Where are you located?

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  3 роки тому

      Hi there! We have a couple studios in the Houston area :-)

  • @AndreaShink
    @AndreaShink 2 роки тому

    I'm interested in going to your event in San Diego, CA. How can I shoot you a note to ask a question, pls?

  • @lindadavid
    @lindadavid 2 роки тому

    Hi there. Where do the sachin or sachet come in please

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому

      Hello. I'm sorry, I don't understand the question.

    • @lindadavid
      @lindadavid 2 роки тому

      @@countrydancex the step 1 and 2 to the right and then to the left, placing right foot to the back and lift leg and do four steps while turning to your partners front.

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому

      Woah. I'd really like to answer your question and help, but I feel like maybe it's just hard to communicate in this format

  • @bobcohen3056
    @bobcohen3056 2 роки тому +1

    Is 2 step considered a 6 count or an 8 count dance?

    • @javierpalomares1774
      @javierpalomares1774 Рік тому

      4 count actually

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  Рік тому +1

      Sorry we missed this question until now. Two Step is 6 counts. Quick = 1 beat. Slow = 2 beats. QQSS is 6 counts total (4 weight changes)

  • @edytawojtalewicz373
    @edytawojtalewicz373 Рік тому

    The inscriptions cover the steps. It doesn't make sense

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  Рік тому +1

      Lol. Turn your captions off. Thats on your device, not the video.

  • @jackie-lynkrull329
    @jackie-lynkrull329 Рік тому

    Love the explanation but having the text hiding footwork is ... well... idk ... Unhelpful? 🤷

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for being here. It sounds like text you are referring to may be on your end. Turn the captions off in your app and see if that helps.

  • @Ultra-Collector
    @Ultra-Collector 2 роки тому +1

    I need a partner ;.(.

    • @countrydancex
      @countrydancex  2 роки тому +1

      That certainly makes partner dancing easier ;-)

    • @Ultra-Collector
      @Ultra-Collector 2 роки тому

      @@countrydancex Ha! definitely!