TLDR ;)
If you are new to West Coast Swing you are expected to start with the "Curious Westie" course, followed by the "Technical Westie: Technique Essentials" block. You'll learn the basic 6-count and 8-count patterns, along with essential concepts of connection, quality of movement, weight transfers and elasticity. This serves as a solid foundation for the "Recreational Westie" group, where you will expand your dance vocabulary with more patterns and variations, and grow as a well-rounded dancer.
The "Technical Westie: Skills and Drills" are part of the technical type of classes that we offer, and come as a way to develop new skills, by executing drills and applying them in basic and simple patterns.
This type of course is perfect to get you started in your West Coast Swing journey. You will learn the basic rhythm, connections and 6-count patterns, so you can already hit the dance floor.
In the second part, you’ll start to explore the 8-count patterns of West Coast Swing. From the basic Whip to other variations that are danced all over the world, you’ll learn new concepts like setting and moving the post, and expand on the basics that you learned in the first 6 weeks.
At this point you've already started to dance socially. Maybe a little shy and only with some people that you know, but during these 6 cycles, you'll gain more confidence while you begin to understand what makes this dance tick and how to use your body to lead and follow any partner.
This type of course runs every 6 weeks and tackles a different topic, in cycles. Classes will focus on new patterns, variations, styling and musicality. This will provide a solid dance vocabulary for leaders and followers so you can dance with any other Westie, local or international.
Themes: High-Level Patterns, Pattern Variations, Styling, Musicality, Rotations, Rock & Go
⚠️ Note: Entry pending a one-time skill assessment, to ensure that dancers can show essential techniques.
This 12-week technical course aims to develop essential skills that will allow dancers to pick up most patterns. You will learn elements of connection, quality of movement, weight transfers and elasticity.
Dancers who feel insecure when social dancing or unsure when presented with a new pattern are also welcome to join and brush up on their essential techniques.
This course runs every 6 weeks and tackles a different topic in cycles. Classes will focus on developing new skills and applying them in basic or simple patterns.
Themes: Connection, Footwork, Musicality, Spins and Turns, Leans Dips Drops & Ducks
This group is for more ambitious dancers and regular dance event attendees, to expand their skillset and help them achieve their dancing goals, regardless if they want to compete or just improve as dancers.
⚠️ Note: Entry pending a one-time skill assessment, to ensure that dancers can show essential techniques.
