West Coast Swing: On Demand Lessons

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WEST COAST SWING

INTERACTIVE SYLLABUS

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WEST COAST SWING (Interactive)

This interactive video series breaks West Coast Swing down into the five core concepts that actually make the dance work: side passes, rolling passes, sugar pushes, whip patterns, and wrap in & out. These are the real-world fundamentals used in nearly every social dance setting, and this course is built to help dancers actually understand how they fit together. Taught by professional instructors Anthony and Rose, the series is designed for clarity, not confusion. Instead of memorizing random patterns, students learn a practical framework they can build on—and then branch out from there. Thanks to X Dance's interactive video format, students can click to choose exactly what they want to work on. Need to break down the leader’s footwork? Want tips on connection or follower technique? Struggling with a specific part of a pattern? Just click and you'll get the exact information you need. It’s like having a private lesson, anytime. This is West Coast Swing taught the way it should be—focused, flexible, and made for the real dance floor.

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ON DEMAND LESSONS

NOVICE LEVEL

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

WCS: Understanding 6 vs 8 Count Patterns

ADVANCED LEVEL

STANDARD SYLLABUS

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WEST COAST SWING (Standard)

West Coast Swing is a smooth, stylish, and incredibly versatile partner dance that lets you express yourself while staying connected to your partner. Danced in a linear “slot” with a cool, laid-back vibe, West Coast Swing is known for its elasticity, musicality, and ability to adapt to all kinds of music—from blues and pop to R&B, country, and even hip hop. This X Dance TV section features our full standard format West Coast Swing syllabus, taught with our signature real-world, no-nonsense approach. We break everything down step-by-step using our proven system built around five core elements: side passes, sugar pushes, rolling passes, whip patterns, and wrap in & out variations. These aren't just moves—they're the building blocks that 90% of the dance is built on. We’ll walk you through everything from the foundations to advanced variations, all while focusing on what actually works on a crowded social dance floor. And if you’re already dancing WCS but feel like something’s missing, this series will help you finally connect the dots and make sense of it all. Our videos are clear, relaxed, and filmed with interactive tools to let you choose what you need next—leader tips, follower footwork, extra breakdowns—right when you need them.

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IMPORTANT CONCEPTS

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West Coast Swing Concepts

Important West Coast Swing Concepts is where Anthony and Rose strip away the confusion and get to the core of how West Coast Swing actually works. This isn’t a pattern library — it’s a crash course in understanding the dance at a deeper level so you can stop guessing and start dancing with confidence. In this playlist, they break down the five core elements that build the entire dance: side passes, sugar pushes, rolling passes, whip patterns, and wrap in & out. You’ll learn how these concepts work together, how to stay in the slot, how to control your movement, and why “doing more” usually means doing it wrong. This series is about the framework — the rules of the road that let you dance with anybody, anywhere, and actually feel good doing it. No fluff. No weird lingo. Just clear, real-world explanations that make the dance make sense. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by West Coast Swing or like you’re doing a bunch of moves but not actually understanding them, this is the playlist that changes that. Watch these, and the rest of your dancing starts to click. Start here. Learn the language. Then go have fun.

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CREATIVITY. EXPRESSION. IMPROVISATION.

WEST COAST SWING

INTERACTIVE SYLLABUS