• West Coast Swing

WCS: Rolling Pass Variations

This episode dives deep into one of the most versatile tools in your West Coast Swing toolkit: the rolling pass. Anthony and Rose break down the basic version of this one-and-a-half-turn traveling pattern—then open the floodgates with a variety of creative ways to use it. The result? One simple concept that unlocks a dozen different moves. Starting with the fundamentals of slot alignment, prep, and rotational lead, you’ll learn how the follower turns while traveling, and how the leader gets out of the way and sets her up for success. Once you’ve nailed the core concept, Anthony and Rose show how the same rolling pass can transform with slight tweaks to rhythm, styling, or hand position—so you can build an entire dance out of this single move. This lesson perfectly showcases the X Dance philosophy of teaching “horizontally,” focusing on a small number of essential ideas and learning to remix them into new variations. It’s not about learning hundreds of moves—it’s about learning what actually works and expanding your creativity from there. If West Coast Swing ever felt overwhelming, this lesson will change your perspective. It’s simpler—and way more fun—than you thought. Read More

• Sep 2020
• 6 min