Whenever I take personality tests, they always remind me how much I’m a logical thinker. They say I’m best fit to be a mathematician or engineer, and while I have more affinity

Hello, Westies! The Dance Definitions Series was created to be a database of essential West Coast Swing terms and concepts in the hopes of providing a rich and useful resource for our dance community.

Private lessons are one of the pillars in building the foundation of your West Coast Swing. Did you know that, along with the various workshops and classes offered at events, many pros

Each week, Hugo Miguez and Stacy Kay post Tuesday Tips, advice from the pros to the larger Westie community about everything from dance etiquette to great ways to learn in workshops. We

Music is the food that fuels dancers. At any event, you can have a gorgeous ballroom, world-class teachers, and amazing Event Directors, but if you’re missing spectacular music from DJs, you miss

You’re in a packed workshop and you can’t see. Now what? Telling other dancers to move is not necessary, especially if they’re mid-pattern. And it will likely come across rude. Instead, move

Each week, Hugo Miguez and Stacy Kay post Tuesday Tips, advice from the pros to the larger Westie community about everything from dance etiquette to great ways to learn in workshops. We

While attending one of my very first events I experienced something that I will never forget, a moment that significantly impacted my desire to become a competitive dancer and to continue improving