21/08/2020
👋 WCS in Amsterdam activities are returning step by step, starting with 2 bootcamps on September 12! With more dance schools resuming now, we've been observing and now take the first, careful step to resume some WCS activities. 💪
➡ New to WCS? Try our West Coast Swing 101 ✯ Beginners Bootcamp! (10:00am–1:00pm)
➡ Are you a returning student? Join the Back to West Coast Swing ✯ 3-hour Bootcamp! (2:00pm–5:00pm)
* €50/couple for a bootcamp, €45 if paid by Sept 6.
* Space is limited, submit your registration quickly!
* Fixed partners only
❗️Please read carefully the COVID measure on the event page and on our statement here: https://www.westcoastswing.amsterdam/post/covid-19-statement
Send us a message if you have any questions! We hope to see you on the dance floor very soon! 😁
31/07/2020
❤️ July's been a nice month at WCSA!
We've been slowly re-introducing some dancing (following RIVM regulations) and looking ahead towards ideas for when the COVID situation stabilizes! Some highlights:
💪 Already 3 nice choreo trainings for the International WCS Rally! Schedule of FREE August trainings & how to join here --> Amsterdam - International Rally West Coast Swing 2020
💪 Nice discussions about the possibility of resuming weekly West Coast Swing classes and special bootcamps in September at the wonderful Mirror Centre! Stay tuned for announcements soon! 🎉😉
💪 More new videos continue to be posted on our YouTube channel --> please subscribe! ❤️ https://bit.ly/3jX8AxG
Have a wonderful weekend and see you in August! ☀️
xx, Team WCSA
08/07/2020
Hey Westie, looking for a fun sugar push variation? Gordon's got you covered right here 😉▶️ https://youtu.be/fhVPAJNKNCM
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WCSA Tutorials - Sugar Push Variation in Closed Position - Gordon Mac Donald
Take a regular sugar push and make it a bit more exciting while practicing at home!! Here are easy steps to practice your popping and weight-shifting motions...
02/07/2020
If there's one anchor step variation to add into your tool belt, it's this simple, laid back styling that's a great alternate to that standard triple 'march'! Learn it here ✅▶️ https://youtu.be/-beCCelUHQw
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WCSA Tutorial: Styling with Lazy Anchor Step - Jennifer Liu
Don't go for the default "triple step" anchor every time—this "lazy" styling gives you an alternative to up the smoothness of your dancing! Watch the full vi...
30/06/2020
Did you know? used to be commonly danced to music 110+ bpm. Today, events play a lot of music
WCSA Tutorial: Drills to speed up your footwork - Gordon Mac Donald
Get the most out of your basic patterns by using cross and sideways steps, raising the tempo eventually by placing syncopations!! Here's one of the best set ...
26/06/2020
🚨 Dancing news! 🚨
As of July 1, there will some circumstances that allow for some partner dancing indoors and outdoors again! 😃
We are following the news and will be back soon with more info on summer WCS activities, including what measures will be needed to maintain a level of caution and safety. 🕺
Stay tuned for:
* Dates and info for our annual International Rally West Coast Swing - Flashmob routine trainings, free outdoors!
* Information on potential WCS beginner bootcamps
See you real soon! ❤️
Full advice here:
https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/nieuws/2020/06/24/per-1-juli-15-meter-blijft-norm
Persconferentie coronavirus: nieuwe regels per 1 juli 2020 in eenvoudige taal
Op woensdag 24 juni vertelden premier Mark Rutte en minister De Jonge op televisie over corona en de nieuwe regels. Het gaat om regels voor binnen en buiten per 1 juli 2020. De belangrijkste dingen leggen we uit.