What is West Coast Swing
& why do we love it?
We hope that by engaging with people in our community and dancing to our favourite songs, we will foster a vibrant and creative dancing community.
WCS Eindhoven is bringing music to life step by step with those who have joined and participate in our joy of the dance.
Our goal is to bring smiles to peoples lives through West Coast Swing; a partner dance which gives creativity to both the lead & follow.
Why West Coast Swing?
Our Top 3 Reasons
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West Coast Swing is an incredibly versatile dance, allowing the lead or the follow to initiate improvisational movement based on the music and their partner connection in the moment.
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You can dance to many genres of music, allowing for inspirational movement without getting tired of one type of beat.
The music can range from: R&B, Lyrical, Blues, Contemporary and more!
Jumping between genres in a night is the norm!
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When you connect with your dance partner and begin moving to that song, the conversational movement that is had with your partner is not something you can easily experience again.
Each song and each partner is a solely unique experience because no other dance partner moves the same to the same song.
Because of this, you’ll never get bored of the dance!
This was a great workshop! Lots of space to explore your dancing style with some guidance. This was nicely evolved into practicing how to incorporate that free dancing in your West Coast Swing moves. All with a workshop leader that doesn't put you on the spot, but makes a safe space to explore. It was a lot of fun! Thank you!
- Student, March 2024
What people are saying…
Loved the class! Claire and Simone are enthousiastic teachers. And West Coast swing is fun to learn.
- Student, March 2024
Gemoedelijk, leuke taster en gezellige mensen. Continue dansers op de vloer zonder dat er te weinig ruimte is voor nog een koppeltje...
- Social Dancer, December 2023
It was a really nice evening. The social was great, and the introduction lessen was really helpful. Thank you for an amazing evening!!!
- Social Dancer, November 2023
What level am I?
WCSE’s Level Breakdown
Level 1
Learning the Basics:
Left Side Pass
Right Side Pass
Sugar Push
Whip
Starter Step
Some Technique: Anchoring and Connection.
Level 2 & 2.5
You are confident enough in your basics and basic technique. You are now learning further variations. patterns, and technique as well as how to dance to the music. You have danced WCS for at least 20 hours.
Level 3
You have learned a bit of technique and are now trying to find your own style. You are learning musicality, as well as are able to dance to the beat and certain nuances in the music. You have danced WCS for at least 40 hours.
Level 4+
You are confident in your movement and body. You dance with ease to the music and with your partner. You are now trying to further your own style and musicality as well as tune in to precise technique and improvisational skill.