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MUSIC & DANCE! This is what West Coast Swing is about. Learning how to dance with a partner can be a challenge but the benefits of partner dancing are worth it. This site will help to promote the dancing and teaching of West Coast Swing and Hustle in the Baltic states and to share information about lessons and workshops from local teachers as well as visiting teachers. It wiill seek to share information about good music, venues and events related to West Coast Swing. For information on classes and current events send an email to
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Feel free to browse the website and take at look at some of the video clips.
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West Coast Swing at MADjam 2009 |
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What is West Coast Swing? |
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WCS is a partner, lead/follow dance with fundamental patterns and counts; however, there is plenty of room for musical interpretation and styling. The basic rhythm patterns are 6 and 8 counts. The leader stays primarily in the center, while the follower moves along a straight line or "slot". The dance relies on leverage and connection between the leader and the follower.
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Kyle and Deborah at summer hummer 2007
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Where is West Coast Swing danced? |
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West Coast Swing was originally danced mostly in the United States, where it first originated, but in the last 5 years or so, WCS has been spreading throughout the world in places such as France, UK, Scotland, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Estonia, Latvia, and more.
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Champions Strictly Swing-Nick Jay & Joanna Meinl-2nd Place |
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