WEST COAST SWING

Netherlands

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Attention:
The regular class program is currently unavailable. We try to start our lessons again in March. For Nieuwegein probably Monday and Wednesday will be the days we will open classes. Please use the contact form to let us know if you are interested in future lessons. Thank you!

CLASSES WE OFFER

At West Coast Swing Amsterdam, we offer a complete series of instruction designed to help you develop your technique, have more fun on the social floor, and (if you’re interested in competing) do better in WSDC competitions. Classes run throughout the year, with every series containing 8 weekly classes. Click on the levels below to read what you can expect to learn at each level.

For beginners to West Coast Swing who are not familiar with the fundamentals, for former Westie dancers who are getting back into it, and for experienced Westies looking to practice applying higher level technique to basics. This course teaches you the minimum you need for your West Coast Swing dancing. After this series you will be able to:
  • Understand the basic 6- and 8-count structure
  • Understand both leaders’ and followers’ connection and footwork
  • Understand the basic side pass, push, and rotational patterns
  • Aware of key technique for leading and following
  • Dance to any type of song during social dance evenings
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This class can be repeated until you’re ready to move on to more advanced concepts, as you will absorb different tips each time you go through it. Please ask the instructor for an assessment. This is also a great class to repeat throughout your WCS journey in order to focus on improving your “building blocks” to WCS.
Perfect for those who have completed the Beginner L1 course or demonstrated equivalent in assessment. Covers more complex combinations, patterns, and technique:
  • Technique such as roll-in, roll-out
  • More advanced footwork and technique combinations
  • Building on crafting pattern combinations
  • Dance to any type of song during social dance evenings
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This class can be repeated until you’re ready to move on to more advanced concepts, as you will absorb different tips each time you go through it. Please ask the instructor for an assessment. This is also a great class to repeat throughout your WCS journey in order to keep improving your toolkit of technique.
For dancers who have consulted with our instructors and received permission to join the class. Topics of this series can include any of the following:​
  • Understanding rolling count
  • Create partner connection during your dance
  • Create different starter-step options, with a focus on fluent transition between patterns
  • Create variations based on your interpretation of the music
  • Create your own ladies’ / men’s styling
  • Design your own musical interpretation of lead and follow
  • Influence pattern intentions during the dance
  • Design your own musical interpretation, separately from your partner’s
  • … more!
This class is only offered in certain seasons and is invite only depending on performance in the Intermediate classes or by audition. The focus of this level is to:
  • Create your own patterns and go beyond them
  • Incorporate a visible personal styling
  • Hit phrase changes
  • Design your own WCS dance choreography

Not sure which level you belong in? Want to try it out, but we've already started the next series? Send me a message: Gordon Mac Donald: +31624988489 (also possible via Facebook) if you'd like to drop by one of the classes to try it out and chat with the instructor!

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WCS Bootcamp 25-2-2023

Saturday 25th of February I will host another West Coast Swing bootcamp in Nieuwegein. We will create this once a month, so it's easier for you to mark this in your agenda! This bootcamp is meant for not only the beginners but also for the advanced dancers. There is enough to unpack and I will personally give you enough individual feedback to improve and develop yourself into a better West Coast Swing dancer!
14.00 - 17.00 (3 different classes, 3 different themes)
17.00 - 18.00 we will order things to eat and enjoy each other's company (has been a while..!)
18.00 - 20.00 we'll ease into our social dancing, until 20.00.
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The costs are 15 euros, which gives you access to all classes and to the social dancing parts. The event will take place when we have 7 couples. Leave a comment here if you will be part of this event!
ADDRESS: MORSEBAAN 2, NIEUWEGEIN

WCS Instructor course 15-11-2023

Saturday March 11th we will start our West Coast Swing instructor course. After this course you will have all the tools necessary to teach Beginners 1 level classes in The Netherlands. I recommend this to anyone thinking about teaching WCS in their schools, trying to get themselves ready to conduct workshops or bootcamps or just want to improve their level of knowledge about West Coast Swing. https://forms.gle/3WnJzJVsgcA3FjEf6 The course will be 2 Saturdays of 10 classical hours in total plus a theoretical and practical exam. Costs will be 250 (lunch, video analysis, exam and certificate included).

WCS Bootcamp 25-2-2023

COURSE DETAILS

Location
Morsebaan 2, 3439 NA, Nieuwegein. (Google maps link)
Classes are on the ground floor

Course Fee for 8-week Series
Early Bird*: €180 per couple Regular Price: €200 per couple

Discount on Additional Courses
Want to take more than one course at the same time? You get a 50% discount on your second course. There is no assessment to join a lower level, but you can only join a higher level after an assessment by our team. Contact us for more details!

  • Eventhough Covid as been considerably been surpressed, If you are feeling unwell or have someone in your household that is unwell, please rest at home and do not attend class that week.
    • *Early bird price is valid up until 1 week before the course start date (see calendar for course start dates).Morseb