Test a song for West Coast Swing by checking its pulse, tempo and phrasing, then trying small triples and comfortable partner basics.
Can You West Coast Swing to Any Song? A Practical Music Test Read More »
Learn how to lead and follow with a staged practice plan, clear role-switch agreements, and specific starting points for salsa, bachata, and West Coast Swing.
Learning Both Dance Roles: A Practical Guide to Switching Lead and Follow Read More »
Use an eight-pass video study method to analyse dance timing, weight, feet, connection, travel, and musical choices before you practise.
How to Study a Dance Video and Improve Instead of Copying Shapes Read More »
Learn how follower voice works in West Coast Swing, including invitations, two-beat extensions, readable returns, anticipation, and backleading.
Follower Voice in West Coast Swing: Invitations, Extensions and Backleading Read More »
Use three focused 15-minute solo plans to train salsa, bachata, or West Coast Swing timing, weight transfer, turns, and musical listening.
How to Practise Salsa, Bachata or West Coast Swing Alone Read More »
Learn the West Coast Swing anchor step through weight transfer, stretch and posting, and fix the coaster-step error that sends you forward too soon.
The West Coast Swing Anchor Step: Stretch, Posting and the Coaster-Step Mistake Read More »
How to ask, accept and decline dances, respect boundaries, use safe floorcraft and share responsibility as a leader or follower.
Social Dance Etiquette: A Guide for Leaders and Followers Read More »
A clear guide to nine swing dance styles, including Lindy Hop, Balboa, East and West Coast Swing, Shag, Charleston, Boogie-Woogie and Jive.
9 Types of Swing Dance Styles and How They Differ Read More »
The best swing dance shoes for 2026, with current picks for Lindy Hop, Balboa and social dancing plus clear advice on soles, fit and suede conversions.
Best Swing Dance Shoes in 2026: Soles, Fit and 7 Picks Read More »