West Coast Swing is a partner dance with roots in the Lindy Hop. It is
characterized by an elastic look that results from its
extension-compression technique of partner connection and is danced
primarily in a slotted area on the dance floor. The dance allows for
both partners to improvise steps while dancing together, putting West
Coast Swing in a short list of dances that emphasize improvisation.
Typically the follower is led forward into new patterns traveling
forward on counts "1" and "2" of each basic pattern, rather than rocking
back. Traditional figures include 6-count and 8-count patterns of one of
the four basic varieties: Starter Step, Side Pass, Push Break / Sugar
Push, Whip. The Anchor Step is a common ending pattern of many West
Coast Swing figures. Alternatively the basic patterns in West Coast
Swing are defined as: Push Break; Left Side Pass; Right Side Pass; Tuck
Turn; and Whip. Virtually all other moves in West Coast Swing are
variations of these basic patterns.
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