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WCS: Basics - Rolling Passes

In Part 2 of the West Coast Swing Secrets series, Anthony and Rose break down one of the most important building blocks of West Coast Swing: the rolling pass—and all its many variations. This lesson picks up right where Part 1 (Side Passes) left off, so make sure you’ve watched that one first if you haven’t already. You’ll learn the basic structure of the rolling pass, including how it still fits into the same three-part framework: she comes toward you, something happens (in this case, a one-and-a-half turn), and then you both anchor in place. Once that foundation is set, Anthony and Rose show you how to dress it up with different handholds—like right-to-right, left-to-left, overhead spins, free spins, and even double turns. The footwork for both the leader and follower stays the same, but the styling possibilities are endless. This episode focuses on helping you recognize the “category” behind the pattern so you can spot it, lead it, and remix it creatively on the fly. If you’ve ever felt like all the moves start blending together, this lesson will help you see how they’re all connected—and how to build your own variations from the ground up.

  • May 2021
  • 8 min
  • English (US)