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Rachel and I are working on choreographing a new west coast swing dance routine. Here are some videos we are reviewing for ideas.

Feel free to comment on things you like! Thanks, David

Jordan Frisbee and Melissa Rutz 2009 Pheonix Jack and Jill this had 34,000 views at the time I embedded it.

Here’s Jordan and Jessica Cox at the 2010 Jack n Jill in Pheonix. Hot songs in this video and nice kiss to start the dance.

Jordan and Tatianna’s 2010 Routine at the US Open Swing Dance Championships. This is the first time I’ve seen that kind of make-up at a west coast swing competition. Nice shirt Tat! I don’t like the music much. 55,000 views as of Feb 2010.

This one of Jordan, Tatianna, Parker and Jessica has 700,000 views.

Dancin’ David and Rachel show you how to dance some simple patterns in West Coast Swing. Left side pass with turning variations. Inside turn for the follower, turn for leader and follower and a lunge to hit the accents in the music.

Our Tuesday night West Coast Swing Dance Class at the Ukranian Hall in Cohoes had fun learning this intermediate dance pattern. I hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you to Rachel for being my dance partner in the video.

Dancin’ Dawn and David dance West Coast Swing and Hustle to “I like it” by Enrique Iglesias.

“I like it” is a very dance able pop song for Hustle and West Coast Swing. Here is the music video for “I like it.”

We’ve enjoyed dancing to Enrique’s songs over the years. “Bailamos” is an excellent Samba song.
Here is the video for “Bailamos”

Ballroom Line Dance Step Descriptions

Title: Mucho Merengue

Choreographer: Dancin’ David

Description: count Beginner 2 Wall line dance

Rhythm: Quick Quick

Music: “Suavemente“, “Loco Con Mingo” – Elvis Crespo

1-8: Basic in place

8-16: Merengue left

33 – 36: 4 Rock steps, Rotate half-turn right

37 – 45: Merengue forward for 4 and back for 4

46 – 52: Merengue left

53-60: 4 Rock steps, half turn right

Title: Really Simple Rumba   Choreographer: Dancin’ David

Description: 2 count Beginner 1 Wall line dance Rhythm: Quick Quick Slow

Music: “Blessed” “Do you wanna dance”

1-16: 2 Cucarachas

16-32: 2 Front crossovers

33 – 36: 1 Right pivot turn

37 – 45: 2 Fifth position breaks (back crossovers)

46 – 52: Box

Title: Glens Falls Salsa           Choreographer: Dancin’ David

Description: count Intermediate 2 Wall line dance Rhythm: Quick Quick Slow

Music: “I need a Margarita”, “Then What” Clay Walker

1-16: 2 Forward and Back Basics

16-32: 2 Front crossovers

33 – 36: 1 Right pivot turn

37 – 45: 2 Fifth position breaks (back crossovers)

46 – 52: Hip sways; left, right, triple R L R (or two forward and back basics)

Title: Cha Cha Falls    Choreographer: Dancin’ David

Description: 48 count Beginner 1 wall line dance

Rhythm: Double, Cha Cha Cha

Music: “All I need to Know” Marc Anthony, “Llorna” – Gloria Estefan

“Neon Moon” – Brooks and Dunn ( 2 sets of 8 )

“Living in a Moment” – Ty Herndon ( 4 sets of 8 )

1-16: 2 side basics

17-25: 1 basic crossover/New Yorker

26-33: 1 crossover with optional ronday and sailor shuffle

34-42: 1 basic crossover and pivot turn right

43-50: 3 traveling chasse forward L, R, L turn L 180 degrees

51-66: 3 traveling chasse back and turn R 180 degrees

June’s Peace Waltz

Description: 55 count Beginner 1 wall line dance

Rhythm: Slow, Quick, Quick

Music: “Lover’s Waltz” Jay Unger & Molly Mason, “Body and Soul” Anita Baker, Let there be peace on Earth, “This woman needs” SheDaisy (4/6), “I said I do I meant that I will” Clint Black (4/6)

Prep: Be present for song intro

1-12: 2 Forward and back hesitations

13-24: 2 Open left boxes

25-36 2 Twinkles – Step left toward right corner, step side right, bring feet together as you angle to the left, step right toward left corner, step side left, bring feet together as you angle to the right. Repeat. (Variation on 2^nd left twinkle, do a 3 step turn to the left.)

37-42: 1 Basic side hesitation

43-48: 1 Basic side hesitation with pivot turns

Tango Tease

Choreographer: Dancin’ David

Song: Barrie De Tango

April 2010

1-4: Step left step right

5-8: Step left cross right over left

9-12: Step right cross left over right

13-18: 1 2 3 4 Full turn left on left on left, Ronday right

19-22: 5678 Forward lock R L R

23-26: 1234 2 Front ochos

27-30: 5 6 7 Quarter turn right slash left, 8 draw up

31-34: 1234 Forward box L R L

35-38: 5678 Corte on left

Hey folks this is my first time filming with my Android Phone. The quality is not great but I hope you find these west coast swing dance step videos helpful and fun.

Left Side Pass with a head loop and follower’s turn.

Lest Side Pass with a slide

Here is an easy to follow dance class summary video of Merengue, Rumba and East Coast Swing.
You can dance these moves at your next cocktail party, wedding or night on the town with your special someone.

If you have any questions about these patterns don’t hesitate to call us 518-542-4272 and ask for Dancin’ David.

Getting married soon? Hopefully you have 3 months before your wedding to learn to dance to your first song as husband and wife.

My wife and I have been teaching couples their first dance for a long time and we find the dance moves in the following videos to be very helpful at making you feel comfortable and look great for your big day.

If you have questions about these dance steps or need a great DJ in the New York area please feel free to call us – 518-542-4272.

Video 1 Basic Nightclub Two Step

Video 2 Turns for Nightclub Two Step

Here are some common intermediate level West Coast Swing patterns with technique tips.

Enjoy,
David

Hey folks, here is a sneak peek at our 2010 show. Think of this as behind the scenes on Dancing With the Stars.

Maybe we’ll even show you some dress rehearsals. Stay Tuned!

Billie Jean

Samba Line Dance

Merengue Routine

West Coast Swing and Argentine Tango

What’s Going on West Coast Swing Routine