West Coast Swing - Beginning Level (FULL VIDEO)

[@bevkay4170]

I find it funny how people criticize the videos that are made to share knowledge and very helpful advice but never do I read anyone saying they’ll make a better one. This is a pretty good dance lesson that you’re getting for free. I’ve paid $20-40 per lesson. Needless to say, this is a great beginner class so try appreciating the care and time this couple took to make this instead of complaining. Teachers are the only ones who are allowed to correct a student and always have a bent elbow because...what do you get at the end of a straight arm? A jerk... that also means coaching a student or partner to smile. Nice job and I’ll be looking for more. Thank you for your detailed instructional video,

[@MikeB-wh2bn]

Bev Kay , I’m not try to criticize them at all for trying to be nice people and teach a free dance lesson, yes you could learn to dance from these people, you just wouldn’t be able to dance West Coast Swing at least from this video.I’m not quite sure why they think because they have slotted an East Coast Swing dance that has rock steps followed by walking steps where you have to reach way out to start afterwards on every basic.You can dance with someone that does East Coast Swing and lead them into West Coast Swing moves, that doesn’t mean their doing West Coast Swing or that they know how to dance or teach West Coast Swing. I’ve been dancing West Coast Swing for over 25 years and never seen anyone do this kind of dancing and call it West Coast Swing. I’ll give you an example, this follower might be able to dance with a leader that is leading West Coast Swing and maybe able to adapt an eventually be able to break some bad habits learned from this Leader on this video.Why do I say bad habits, not criticizing him for being a bad leader but he’s dancing some other dance that would be recognized as West Coast Swing in the West Coast Swing dance community.Yes they are Swing dancing and teaching people to have a great time, but please don’t call this West Coast Swing. I can teach someone how to do West Coast Swing but I’m surely not going to tell them they are learning how to salsa dance and make a video how to learn how to salsa when I’m actually teaching them a totally different dance style, I hope you understand what I’m trying to say in a nicer way , it’s just that this video is very misleading.

[@amayamitchell4531]

@@MikeB-wh2bn Did you watch the whole video? It begins showing ECS and then begins showing how it relates to WCS. This is a WCS dance tutorial.

[@amayamitchell4531]

@@MikeB-wh2bn The beginning three steps are something you (as a WCS dancer) would call "a start up". The three steps are prior to the music, and then you go into a send off to really start the music.

[@CharlenesTV]

This is the best swing tutorial i have ever watch. This guy really knows what dance is

[@bearrhands]

This is not a tutorial for West coast swing but for East coast swing. The differences between the steps and technique is what makes the dances so do not confuse people. Very good ECS tutorial, though.

[@monikasharier7352]

East Coast: triple step, triple step, rock step.

[@juliemcgowan3874]

No negative criticism from me; just learning, and the detailed tips that some may leave out make sense to me. Great that you show the moves from more than one angle.Thanks, from western Canada, both of you.

[@bevkay4170]

Finally someone appreciating...ty

[@magdalenecolleenschram7243]

Would love to watch this redone with the sound corrected. I LOVE this teaching approach. I finally “connected” with this kind of swing.

[@sjsnopek]

My wife and I are starting to learn the WCS; your video is very useful to help us review the lessons at home. Thank you.

[@Renaissancegenz]

The dance is Great .. my mom and i are learning it very well from you guys and we have no idea what we were doing until we found this video

[@ryliejade07]

My boyfriend and I are learning swing and I'm so excited!... Going to be so much fun!!

[@anthonydeleeuw]

Very good advise used that helps to understand the major keys that make you look more prefessional and also preventing injury, resistance, and a lot of wasted energy! I love his form of training

[@bmathers21]

besides some audio issues, this was so clear and thorough. thank you!!

[@havingfun1968]

We learned so much from YOUR video. We are actually doing this in m y VA Hospital room. Thank you so much for all the help. Many blessings to you BOTH. Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C.

[@SoCalDork]

I'm actually taking his class right now. He's a great teacher and the class is a lot of fun! I'm busting up that I found him on youtube, and completely by chance, too! lol

[@judywilson6073]

I LOVE to dance, and almost could be considered "a dancer." I am 72 years old and thought I'd learn something new when I heard they were going to teach the West Coast Swing at an event here in Corozal, Belize. So I went to KZbin and found this beginners video. Ha! The basic steps he first showed are EXACTLY the basic steps we used to use for first the jitterbug in the 50s (when I started dancing) and the bop in the 60s (when I was a teenager). Actually here is what Wikipedia says about the jitterbug: "The jitterbug is a kind of dance popularized in the United States in the early twentieth century and is associated with various types of swing dances such as the Lindy Hop, jive, and East Coast Swing." SO I guess what goes around comes around. I am giggling!

[@prebooomer]

75 here and yes! the Bebop or Bop as you call it, was a direct result of simplifying the Jive dancing of the 40's

[@viguinn1]

Awesome, thanks so much. I am going out tomorrow with a new friend and her group of friends and I have never done this kind of dancing before. We are all in our late 40's and early 50's so no pressure, but it was really wonderful to get the basics. I hope I don't look too much of a dufus. Thanks again. A little bit of Glenn Miller is on the menu tomorrow. A Texan in Europe.

[@froellig3970]

We just wanted to know the basic swing rhythm and nobody told us the way we needed to learn it, until YOU. God bless you, sir. I now am doing the triple triple rock step. Your point about the triangles really helped a bunch. And starting me out on the basic marching rhythm was also exactly what I needed.

[@inhibited44]

Thanks for the Tuck turn review . I took West coast swing. When we did it, just before the lady got in front of the man, the man would raise his left hand to eye level to indicate a move and then turn her by pushing her with the left hand in circular motion.

[@ijaroldwalters2857]

I been trying to figure out the triple step for a long time now...thank you

[@n9zmn]

Thanks for your detail. “Remember, you can’t dance with your partner unless you’re dancing.” Brilliant!

[@ksw824]

thank you so much. I'm korean. so here is south korea. I really like your class video.

[@natalieinthewild]

I am just reviewing after taking a class and not being able to afford more. love love love this!!!

[@marinaandydance]

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[@thegoldenyum]

Great. He makes the body movement, so hard to describe, very understandable. This helps immediately and is worth watching again.

[@patriciawillis4578]

I like that you are counting while stepping and also that you made side notes to find sugar push and more... and you're dressed nicely and both in black, good choice. my partner and I will be bringing you-via laptop- to Foxwoods casino in CT. where we like to dance and practice. Thank you

[@HoosInHere]

I love the way people don't pay attention to the entire picture. If y'all can't see east /west coast similarities you're nuts. An excellent source of learning the rhythm and dancing with your partner rather than trying to mimic advanced moves when ya don't know what you're doing. Great lesson!

[@terrywert6587]

Dr. DanceRight - The only podiatrist I know who can help people with two left feet!

[@gracedenamarca2379]

Love how it's explained and demonstrated

[@davidalen9279]

superb information and technique...a LOT of great information here...thank you

[@FirehawkTT]

This is more geared to East Coast swing. Also, from what I've learned, east coast can be danced with a triple, a tap and a step, or just a single step depending on the tempo of the song. If it's a fast song you don't have time to do a triple step.

[@mauloz63]

Divine you both! The best lesson about Swing

[@HOODPRO]

Many useful tips. Yes there are different styles but the fundamentals are basically the same. This video is very explanatory without too much "look at me dance". A person can get this and move to other styles with a basic understanding of dance.

[@jessicaw9011]

There's a reason why this has 1M views! I found this maybe two or three years ago, and its still my go-to!

[@lynnefaulk]

Wow. I love to dance, but have a really difficult time learning steps, or "patterns". For me, learning using the "rhythm" method really made it click! Highly recommended!

[@chankoaivazov8362]

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[@alzorama2876]

So very explanatory. Thanks so much!

[@brianedwards2391]

I am taking WCS lessons and this video is helping be put it all together. I agree the audio isn't all that great but the instruction is very well put together. I do an Arizona 2 step or as some call it a 1/2 time and I'm starting to notice a lot of similarities in the 2 dances.

[@garywhitley5046]

Like his teaching and fine points. Toe touch instead of triple step makes Sugar Push easier. He delays Side Pass turn more than some, but good. Lots of focus on hand positioning, arms too, And true he starts with ECS, but my wife needs to get the beat going and that helps.

[@ITZorologist]

Beginners and many long time Eastie's & Westie's need to review this video albeit the sound. It teaches excellent basic techniques for all types of dancing except ballet:-) When the video first began with ECS, I thought what the heck! But it is an excellent way to teach WCS. There are many folks teaching a bunch of pushing & pulling and lack of flexibility - otherwise known as swing! Before you spend a lot of money on lessons (sorry instructors!), spend some time with your 'partner' going over this video 3 or 4 times. Technically, this is a very professional approach. Kudos to both from FoOtLoOsE at starlitedance org.

[@lakesidelivin]

An East Coast pair of triples is called prep in West Coast. You can start that way, send the lady out and get into your slot dance. It can help if you don't hear the rythm or phrasing of the music right at first, you can sway a bit, start with triples, then the send out.

[@bevkay4170]

Even the best of dancers continue to take beginner/basic lessons. You pick up bad habits a long the way and need to be corrected so you stay true to the dance.

[@mariebossard1640]

Thank you! Great, thorough explanations!

[@mariebossard1640]

Maybe you're right, I don't know... but unless you explain your opinion, it has no value. So, please tell me why!

[@randykallok5997]

the proper way to start WCS in closed position often with two triples and u can do a tuck or many other .but first two triples are tight ,no wider than your hips .i rarely if ever see girls in high heals at Holly wood , swing fling or mad jam on the east coast side of the US

[@sharonreeve7509]

Excellent and Julie is adorable!

[@estebannemo1957]

Very interesting approach. Thanks!

[@christinaschifano6561]

Interesting, indeed.

[@3jspencer]

Great video and such good explanations!

[@peterbeyer5755]

I agree, Julie is adorable, patient, has a lovely smile, says very little if anything, is quick to laugh and is a great dance partner. You are very lucky.

[@christinaschifano6561]

Correct. This dance is a male dominated dance. Only men can lead, and only women can follow. Women follow better when they don't speak and only smile. So lucky!

[@bigft2]

Best break down of West Coast on utube

[@christinaschifano6561]

*youtube

[@judyhowell6742]

I had to turn it off at 18:35 because of the sound. The information is good though. Thanks.

[@bethebestversionofyourself4451]

Thank you so much! This video helped me a lot! ^_^

[@garywhitley5046]

Don't let 6ct steps bother you because they stop in the middle of a musical measure. When you do another 6 ct step you then finish at the end of a measure. And later in WCS you will have 8 ct steps that work evenly. Then you will mix both 6 and 8 ct steps. After you've danced enough you won't even think about it. I direct music sometimes and it used to really bug me.

[@Troyvienna1967]

THANK YOU!!!! Previous lessons confusing. You explain for both visual and technical learners.

[@mofi3641]

thank you so much for this video!! :)

[@MikeGriffindcapn]

Good video, but after 13:44 the sound got so bad that I could not stand to listen to the rest of the vid. Please fix or re-record the sound.

[@luzmery57]

Really good video, well explained all stepd. Thanks

[@sweetpstyles]

Best instruction video. Thanks! I'm excited to learn with my hubby!

[@gerrikeysor5146]

Great video!

[@RobDC9]

Dave this the best West Coast Swing video I’ve found on KZbin. That said, your video could use more explanation concerning count (rhythm) vs. step (pattern), i.e. there are 8 steps in six counts. The four seconds, from 8:34 to 8:38, is all the time allotted to explain this important point. Prior to 8:34 you’re counting, 123, 123, 12. After 8:38 you’re counting 12, 34, 56. Dave, your “4 second” explanation/transition consists of, “And, we’re goin’ to count it as 12, 34, 56.” That explantation is obvious for an expert; not obvious at all for a beginner. The index on the right side of the screen and their highlights are excellent. Thanks for a great video.

[@christinaschifano6561]

Dear Rob, no. This is a terrible example of what West Coast Swing could be. If you would like to see relevant, clear, actual demonstration of this dance, please look up Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake, or Jordan Frisbee and Tatianna Mollman. Good luck!

[@wallyman1948]

I really hope this helps me to become a better dancer. I think I need a lot more confidence in my movement. hee hee

[@christinaschifano6561]

THIS will probably not help you become a better dancer. BUT there are many places to learn real West Coast Swing if you're interested. Good luck!

[@Creeta]

Out of curiosity, are there any videos of this guy just dancing normally? I did a cursory look but couldn't find one.

[@boogiemich6420]

VERY INTELLIGENT WAY TO TEACH. ARE YOU A FELDENKRAIS PRACITIONER? SAME SENSIBILITY. THANKS

[@christinaschifano6561]

YES TALKING IS SO INTELLIGENT. MUCH HAPPY. SUCH SMART. CAPSLOCK.

[@mfrmom3]

I love to learn how to dance this west coast swing...and your steps will give me idea...thanks guys

[@shawnfowler332]

Clear and instructive, Thanks!

[@johnschaefer8241]

I am brand new to this - I will see if my wife would like to use this video for learning - Things to do at home together.

[@bookchin14]

Yes, it does. Lindy Hop is an 8-count step. East Coast is 6-count.

[@SkyBlue1031]

Great tutorial!

[@philippepilon6561]

Why did the sound quality changed at the Under Arm part.....maybe a settings was changed !

[@HOSSSSSSSAM1]

I like this teaching method , But would like to watch the complete dance of this lesson with music.

[@JFloyd46]

I learned a lot....now I need a partner to practice.

[@louieale]

Great video! Wish the audio was better is all.

[@MrYvesRabut]

Excellent cours!

[@frangiew9076]

This guy is great ...wish I lived on the West coast.FrankieNew England

[@panaman01]

Hi There. What is the name and artist of the intro song. Thanks

[@yogiberra47]

Superb video on West Coast Swing,

[@darrelllyvere9029]

don't forget to anchor (step)

[@turnipchair767]

They have an interesting point of view for teaching West Coast. It seems to be a functional first lesson where everything is a bit overdone. I can see where it would help teach the guy to lead. I wonder if exaggerate footwork would help both. Once the basics are down, footwork and technique can be refined.

[@sawaedsawaed1940]

very cool thank you :)

[@littlepoyshine7749]

Did anyone ever notice that he told her to smile at 16:40.......Im a little concerned.

[@christinaschifano6561]

Women have to be told to smile. They don't know better.

[@abcd-zz1mj]

She was already smiling before he said that.

[@youngchook220768]

Excellent teaching

[@jackeng7129]

great lesson

[@luisacriscuolo9015]

Se è possibile spiegazione in italiano grazie

[@Branche11]

a four count step is called a two step and a six count beat is called triple step. :3

[@prebooomer]

4 count step is best with OTR&R six count step is best with Boogie Woogie, I hate all those frickin vids that use the wrong music for the dances.

[@craigryan6978]

Brilliant tutorial

[@marieconstant6452]

Mr Duvalier Dance to Wilrlpool 1950?Hey

[@jeffwoolard6254]

THIS IS NOT WCS, it's ECS!

[@bevkay4170]

It’s WCS. He’s slot dancing vs ECS where you dance everywhere.

[@Golmov_the_Wretched]

If you went to literally any WCS dance event on the circuit, anywhere in the world, nobody would recognize this as being WCS. Because it isn't.

[@MikeB-wh2bn]

Shanon I totally agree with you Shanon , these instructors have a very good heart for trying their best to teach what they think to be a basic West Coast Swing dance lesson. It almost hurts to watch because of all the people watching that actually think this would help them learn to dance with others that West Coast Swing, I’ve been dancing over 25 years doing West Coast Swing, yes it comes from Lindy and may have started out in a similar situation back in the 1930’s . If any one of these instructors danced in any beginner West Coast Swing dance competition into a jack n Jill with someone they didn’t know the other person would not be able to dance West Coast Swing with them, yes they might be able to dance but it definitely wouldn’t be a West Coast Swing dance:)))

[@lizardxqueen]

I didn't know Quintin Taratino teach swing?!

[@burpo]

I thought it was Dr. Oz!

[@damiondice]

Liz G84 lmao I was thinking the same thing lol hey you godda start somewhere right.

[@mrstoner2udude799]

That was his twin. Q was on the camera.

[@marymitchell5675]

You have not explained the side step during the quarter turn and after the triple step

[@urbansilhouettemedia]

Thanks for this WCS was a mystery until this, even after 2 years of East Coast!

[@azncuttie1412]

The content is nice but the audio and the video blurs randomly....

[@gaerlan1946]

Try that to music. Then and only then will it make sense. Music to the tutorials please.

[@angelakilcrease1448]

❤🎉💃🕺👏🏻👏🏻🎊

[@philomenaratterman9917]

24:17

[@BrigitteBrit]

excelent

[@tim1878]

This guy doesn't talk too much

[@tim1878]

He goes into the right amount of detail for beginners.

[@mjs5168]

This is east coast swing not west coast

[@monikasharier7352]

you need to learn your east coast from west coast. This is WEST COAST

[@Ezechielpitau]

So swing is another one of those dances where your steps are in 3/4 timing while dancing to a 4/4 song? Like Jive and Disco Fox? WHY? I'll never get it...

[@wednesdayhudson1594]

And I thought the Catholics has the Rhythm method cornered!

[@gailoppy6504]

some people still like to be called a lady Meredith, this is dancing so there are different parts for men and women so what do you call them? I don't care if its 1980 or 2013 I like to be called a lady.

[@marieconstant6452]

1950 Haitien Mouvie Whilpool

[@fb9001]

Great video for learning, but terrible sound

[@karenmccord4831]

agree

[@Shodansixtyone]

Well done

[@amicarter8476]

I think it's unfair to say "This isn't West Coast Swing"... it gets there eventually. What he does (which is nice to see) is explain the WCS origin, and how it developed from Lindy Hop etc. He does say that at the beginning of the video when he talks about "first learning to swing dance". Sure the styling of it is a bit bouncier than what is considered 'correct' these days - but he's clearly coming at it from a Swing music background, not a RnB background.

[@hollywood5703]

She looks like Leann Rimes.

[@marvinnoles3537]

House of blue lights

[@meucanalhoje]

*thanks a lot of the brazilian*

[@carjones2417]

Black T Bar Dance High Heel Sandals

[@MyJudyKim]

Most beautiful American dance has developed in California from ECS. It takes long time to “learn”.