• West Coast Swing

WCS: The Roll Slide

This one’s for our intermediate and advanced West Coast Swing dancers looking to level up their whip game. Anthony and Rose break down a slick pattern they call The Roll Slide — and it’s way cooler than your average whip. This combo keeps the core structure of a traditional whip for the first four counts, but after that, things get a little spicy. We're talking a stylish roll-out, an inside lean with serious stretch, and a smooth, dramatic slide that finishes in a connected stretch exit. The key to this pattern is control, timing, and proper distance management. Leaders, you’ll need to stay close and use forearm connection to guide the follower through the roll, setting her up for that lean and slide across the slot. Followers, Rose breaks down exactly how to stay balanced and centered through the roll and into the lean, without throwing yourself off-axis. It’s all about keeping that upper body lifted while sinking into the stretch. If you’re confident with basic whips and want to add a dynamic, eye-catching moment to your dance, this pattern is a must-learn. The Roll Slide hits that perfect balance of cool, technical, and social-floor friendly. Read More

• Nov 2022
• 8 min