The West Coast Swing may have its roots in California, but Shawn Trautman’s West Coast Swing video instruction takes the teaching of this complex dance to every corner of the globe. Shawn’s easy to follow dance instructions begin with an explanation of the basic steps and progress to close-ups of the feet, tips and pointers for leaders and followers, clearly communicated directions and split-screen technology that showcases technique from several different angles.
Originally adapted from Lindy Hop and other versions of Swing by Hollywood movie choreographers in the 1930’s, the West Coast Swing dance craze continues to spread. Today, a thriving competition circuit and a fervent following make this a living dance, ever-evolving with the musical selections of the day. The right time to start West Coast Swing dancing is anytime you hear appropriate music played in 4/4 time. Some Top 40 dance songs will suffice, and the dance form’s classic genre is the blues.
As Shawn Trautman will tell you during his West Coast Swing video instruction, the key to this dance is found in the speed of the song and the swinging rhythm. Those who love dancing and studying the art of lead-and-follow instantly love the West Coast Swing. This “chameleon” form can be danced as a swing dance, a seductive dance, a rhythm dance, or simply as exercise for the dancer.
Dance students, there’s never been a better way to learn the West Coast Swing. Try Shawn Trautman’s West Coast Swing video instruction, available in beginning and intermediate levels, and you’ll be swinging “West Coast style” in no time.
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