Description
Two types of dance to the same music, but they’re decidedly different styles. East Coast Swing, thought of as a partner Ballroom dance, has a faster, syncopated step with the Leader and Follower moving in a circular pattern. It has turns, twirls, and combinations of steps for both partners. West Coast Swing features a linear, up-and-back pattern with East Coast step rhythms in different combinations, and it doesn’t usually circle. It can be combined with East Coast, going from a linear to a turning dance! Sign up with a partner or meet one in class. No experience required. Limited enrollment.
Susan Becker holds a PhD in physical education from UNM with an emphasis in both adapted physical education for special needs students and dance. She has taught ballroom, country western dance, and yoga at UNM for over 40 years. She also teaches dance privately and at APS.