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Dancing Doesn’t Make Sense: Dancing West Coast Swing through Depression

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
By : admin | Sep 18, 2016
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Discussions on Resistance [by Ben Hooten and Kara Frenzel]

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.
By : | Sep 9, 2016
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10 Handy Tips to Maximize Your Private Lessons At Events

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
By : | Sep 7, 2016

Tuesday Tip #012 – Psych Yourself Up, NOT Out

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
By : | Sep 6, 2016
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In Between The Headphones: What You Always Wanted to Know About Event DJs

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
By : | Aug 31, 2016
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Tuesday Tip #011: How to See Everything in a Crowded Class

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
By : | Aug 30, 2016
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Tuesday Tip #010 – Consume with Care

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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
By : | Aug 23, 2016
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Let’s Get Real: Is Competition Ruining West Coast Swing?

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
By : | Aug 19, 2016
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