Academic Catalog 2022-23

PE 1201 Beg West Coast Swing Dance

This class is designed to cover the fundamentals of 'Swing', and includes starter and advanced steps, sugar push basic and variations, left side pass basic and variations, underarm turn basic and variations, whip and variations, closed position basics, throw-out basics, tuck and turn basics, spins and turn techniques, musicality, body isolation techniques, social skills, connection techniques, and lead and follow communications. Swing is a versatile couples dance with lots of room for individual expression. Unlike many other dances, West Coast Swing can be danced to a variety of music: big band, blues, pop, rock, soul, country, and funk.

Credits

1.00 unit