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What is West Coast Swing?

West Coast Swing is a partner dance that requires a true lead and follow, allowing a real connection between dance partners. The elements of extension and compression give West Coast Swing its characteristic elastic, in-and-out movement; while styling and syncopated footwork provide its sexy, sassy, signature style. West Coast is danced ‘in a slot’ with the follower travelling along a line of dance provided by the leader. There are basic 6-count (walk, walk, triple-step, triple-step) and 8-count (walk, walk, triple-step, walk, walk, triple-step) patterns which can be extended and varied as skills progress, allowing dancers to express their own style in musical interpretation.                             

Here are a few of the very best in West Coast Swing:





Chris Taylor

With a wealth of experience in teaching West Coast Swing in and around the North-West, Chris Taylor has a friendly down to earth style that makes learning this addictive dance a fun experience.

He teaches his own workshops in Alsager. 
He also teaches West Coast Swing classes for other organisations.