The reason I asked is that I watched it on YouTube. I highly recommend watching MADjam 2022 champions Jack & Jill Glenn Ball & Susan Kirklin. 2.10 into the video they perform this move brilliantly. They also have a nice “starter” move before they start doing the toe heel swivel. But it’s quite hard to see their actual footwork.

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22 Apr 01:18

Yes. It’s the free e-book I am referring to.

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21 Apr 07:45

Why not include this video/move in the wcs section too?

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12 Apr 11:27

Is this not the opposite of what’s told in your book on page 17 about downbeats and upbeats?

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06 Apr 13:49

Hi, I have a question about Fred Astaire moves. First of all, I must say that I am very impressed by your videos. They are very helpful in our journey learning to dance. My partner and I have just recently started to learn West Coast swing. I have got the impression that it is a dance that allows you to incorporate your own made up steps and turns. I just wondered if you have thought about incorporating moves from old YouTube videos of Fred Astaire. If you watch his video where he dances to the song Shorty George there’s a lot of cool moves (and it is swing) it’s beautiful to watch. what are your thoughts about incorporating some of those moves into the West Coast swing dance? Is it possible at all?