Back to All Events

WCS Workshop: Feeling the Pocket - Dancing West Coast Swing to Swung Rhythm and the Blues!

  • Rio Dance Studio 5068 U.S. 93 South Whitefish, MT, 59937 United States (map)

Swung rhythm makes WCS even more enjoyable to dance to! This workshop will focus on Blues music and how to articulate your footwork and timing to make it stand out as "swung".  Blues music breathes, drags, and pushes - and your dancing should too!

In this workshop, we'll dig into what swung rhythm actually feels like and how to let it shake up your footwork, timing, and connection with a partner. We'll tie it all together with a short groovy choreography that will have you itching to hit the social dance floor the moment the class is done!

What we'll cover:
-Why swung rhythm doesn't move in a straight time - and why that changes everything
-Footwork and timing choices that match the music's natural swing
-Lead/follow connection that's loose, alive, and responsive
-A short choreo to bring it all to life

Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of WCS fundamentals - sugar push, passes, whips, and tuck - is required to get the most out of this workshop, as we will not go over the basic patterns!

No partner needed! Just bring your ears and be ready to have fun grooving!!! 

Book your spot!

Previous
Previous
August 7

dance hour: pop-up class!

Next
Next
August 15

saturday night fever: west coast swing social!