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If you want to learn how to dance in general or for a specific event Mr. Jonathan is your one stop shop. Currently he is holding a weekly West Coast Swing class at 25 Middlesex ave Haverhill, Ma at the Roma Restaurant (second floor) from 6:45-7:45 pm and then runs a guided practice from 7:45-8:45pm. The cost per person for each event is $20…All classes are drop in. Check out the Calendar for other parties and events!
Footwork First: The Simple Fix That Transforms Your West Coast Swing Partner dancing works best when our footwork is aligned with our partner’s. The simplest connection between two bodies can deliver tiny “micro movements” into our brains that say either “all systems go” or “something is off.” When you really zoom in on what creates …
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For as long as I can remember, West Coast Swing music has lived in three main categories: social dance music, competition music, and demo songs. Knowing the difference between them can help you choose better tracks for practice, for social dancing, and for performances. Social dance music is where new songs break in and find …
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The Styles That Shaped Modern West Coast Swing When dancers talk about “their” style of West Coast Swing, they are usually drawing from a mix of three big influences: modern elastic WCS, Texas Whip, and Lindy Hop. Understanding these roots will make your own dancing both more intentional and more forgiving. The modern elastic, linear …