Introduction to West Coast Swing

Rhythm of the Dance

• 6 count rhythm
• 8 count rhythm

Basic Side Passes

• Left-Side Pass
• Underarm Pass
• Right-Side Pass
• Left-Side Pass Inside Roll
• Basic Hand Change

Using Compression

• Sugar Push
• Sugar Tuck Turn
• Left-Side Tuck Turn

West Coast Swing Whips

• Basket Whip
• Whip with a Reverse
• Whip
• Whip with an Underarm

Starting the Dance

• Starter Step
• Left-Side Send
• Create a Sendout