west coast swing
Slotted partner dance
West coast swing is a partner dance that evolved from lindy hop in California during the 1940s and 50s.
Unlike its bouncier East Coast counterpart, it moves in a linear slot rather than circular patterns, with a distinctive elastic connection between partners and a relaxed, smooth style.
The dance adapts to various tempos and genres—blues, R&B, pop, country—making it versatile for social dancing: The DJ played everything from Michael Jackson to blues, and the west coast swing dancers never left the floor.
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- lindy hopHarlem-born swing dance style
- bluesMournful American music genre
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
follow · closed position · open position · slot · triple step · push · pull · musicality · musical interpretation · spin · turn · whip · connection · social dancing · improvisation · syncopation · groovy · smooth