West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing originated from Lindy Hop during the 1940’s and is the State dance of California, USA.

Today, West Coast Swing is identified by the smooth look that comes from its resistance/compression technique of partner connection. It is a linear dance, where the leader primarily dances in place as the follower travels back and forth along a slotted area.

West Coast Swing highlights the importance of partner connection and technique whilst allowing both partners the ability and freedom to express individual musical interpretation. Allowing for timing variations and syncopations, slot and rhythm changes, West Coast Swing definitely becomes more addictive the better you get at it.

Best of all, you don’t need to be an experienced dancer or spend heaps on tuition to be good enough to have fun.