Description
Struggling to stay on beat with your West Coast Swing basics? Brian & Megan break down the top 3 timing mistakes that make you feel off-beat and how to fix them fast.
In this lesson, you'll learn how to master your West Coast Swing basic steps a cappella, think in 2-beat increments to easily toggle 6-count vs 8-count West Coast Swing moves, and drill to music so your feet land on time every time. We demo Push Pass, Left Side Pass, West Coast Swing Sugar Push & West Coast Swing Whip and west coast swing whip so you can dance with confidence with any partner.
Perfect for beginners and social dancers working on West Coast Swing basics, timing, and connection.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:
✅ Fix shaky west coast swing basics by drilling footwork solo with no partner
✅ Switch 6-count to 8-count easily using 2-beat increments
✅ Lock your west coast swing basic step to music so you stay on beat
✅ Demoed on west coast swing sugar push , side pass & west coast swing whip
✅ Follower save + how to break down complex west coast swing moves
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Fix #1 - Know your basic footwork
01:38 Fix #2 - Think in 2-beat increments
05:04 How followers can save off-time dances
05:48 Fix #3 - Dance to music incessantly
06:39 Self-check - 3 questions to test your timing
07:28 Intermediate tip - Relate variations back to basics
KEY THEMES:
👉 Basic footwork independence
👉 2-beat timing system for 6 vs 8 counts
👉 Solo practice to music for swing dance timing
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