You want to learn West Coast Swing (WCS) and dive into this dance? In that case you’ve come to the right place for the West Coast Swing Bootcamp for absolute Beginners! Sign up and let yourself be inspired by WCS!
What is West Coast Swing (WCS)?
West Coast Swing (WCS) is California’s national dance and has been one of the most popular social dances worldwide for years!
It belongs to the family of swing dances (e.g. Lindy Hop, Balboa, Boogie Woogie, Blues) and found its origins in the 1940s. However, WCS has evolved with the music and has taken many influences from other dances (e.g. salsa, zouk, kizomba, tango argentino).
What makes this dance so exciting is that it is constantly evolving and incorporating new elements. You can dance WCS to almost any music that is in 4/4 time. Whether pop, rock, soul, swing or something completely different – here you will definitely find music that you like!
There are many more reasons why more and more people are falling in love with WCS
One of them is the freedom you get as a leader and especially as a follower. In hardly any other dance does the follower have as much to say as in WCS. In addition, we can improvise a lot and let our own style flow into this dance. This makes changing partners more exciting, because with each new partner a whole new dance is created!
During the West Coast Swing Bootcampfor absolute Beginners you will first learn the basic patterns of WCS and have plenty of time to practice them on a variety of songs. We will then show you small improvisations and “games” within the basics you have already learned, so that you can immediately try the freedom of WCS and get a better feeling for this amazing dance.
Here is a short video that explains WCS in 2 minutes
Your teachers
Evi discovered WCS in 2013 and has been a passionate Westie ever since. She has now reached the WSDC All-Star Division in J&J. She has been dancing almost her entire life and completed her professional training as a contemporary dancer in 2011. Since then, she has worked as a freelance choreographer, stage dancer, and dance teacher. Evi incorporates many elements from her diverse dance background, including ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, and contact improvisation, into her WCS style.
Clement has been dancing WCS since 2014 and participates in the WSDC J&J All-Star Division. His musical training and background in solo dances like contemporary, ballet, hip-hop, and pole dance helped him develop a keen sense of musicality and creativity, which naturally transfers to his partner dancing. Clement is a popular social dancer and manages to create a special connection with every partner he dances with.
Information about When, Where & How much
When
- Sunday, 11/08/2024
- 12.00-16.00 (4h Bootcamp with a short break)
Where
La Mambita
Kolonnenstraße 29
10829 Berlin
Prices
(Prices are divided into Normal and Reduced for students. Please bring your student-ID to the Bootcamp.)
- until 20.07.24 49,-/44,- Euro per person
- from 21.07.24 54,-/49,- Euro per person
- from 04.08.24 59,-/54,- Euro per person
Cancellation policy
- Payment is possible by bank transfer, as well as by Paypal
- Cancellation is required in written form (e-mail to hello@berlin-loves-wcs.de)!!!
- If you cancel before 04.08.24 the amount already paid will be refunded.
- If you cancel after 04.08.24 only 50% of the amount already paid or still to be paid will be refunded!
- If you cancel 24 hours before the start of the course or if you fail to cancel, no costs will be refunded! Costs still to be paid must be paid 100%!
After registration you will receive an e-mail with the payment information.
Registration
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