Learn how to west coast swing dance in these free dancing instruction video lessons, with swing dancing steps & moves. It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.
Learn about west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Watch some west coast swing dancing using the steps, moves, tips and techniques taught in this dancing lesson video series.
Learn how to do the ladies' left side pass step for west coast swing in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the men's left side pass step for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the ladies' part of the locked whip step for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn the men's locked whip dance step for west coast swing in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn the ladies' open whip dance step for west coast swing in this free video dancing lesson.
Learn the men's open whip dance step for west coast swing in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the ladies' right side pass dance step for west coast swing in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the men's right side pass dance step for west coast swing in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn the ronde dance step, with a hip circle move, for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the ladies' sugar push dance step for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn how to do the men's sugar push dance step for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn syncopated steps and moves for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Learn syncopation steps and techniques for west coast swing dance in this free dancing lesson on video.
Summary: The Swing or Jazz Era in the United States made the music culture between the 1920's and 1940's a remarkable time for musicians, artists and party-goers. Along with jazz itself, swing dancing has withstood the test of time, encompassing a wide variety of influences and styles to remain one of the most enjoyable forms of dance. The essence of swing dancing is the inclusion of various forms of dance styles and music. Popular swing dance moves take their cue from jazz, Latin and traditional African dances.
In this free video series, get an introduction to West Coast swing dancing from a renowned competitive dancer and instructor. Learn the basic swing steps and moves, including the sugar push, the left and right side pass, the locked and open whip, syncopation, and the ronde, with an added hip circle. Video clips include swing dance instruction for both the male and female partners, with the lead and follow parts for each step explained.
Contact: lesliesack.com
Expert: Leslie Sack has been teaching, performing and competing in Latin and ballroom dancing for the past 12 years. Before moving to Santa Barbara in 1999, she taught at Washington Dance Club in Seattle, WA. She also was an award winning teacher and dance competitor for Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a coach and judge in Adelaide, Australia. She owns Leslie Sack Dance Studio in Santa Barbara, California.