Originally Posted by DiamondBetty:
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I also prefer to just not think about West Coast Swing at all, seeing as it is in fact proof that doing traditional dances to non-traditional songs WILL NOT END WELL IN THE LONG TERM (but funnily enough, love watching the exact same dancers when they crossover to Carolina Shag).
I actually have a question about a particular Jive step that does not compute in my tiny mind - will probably ask in the Ballroom thread, but I'd like to know what you think too (and I know that one isn't your usual preferred hang out spot!)”
I actually HATE what they have done to West Coast Swing now and find the current style sick making! When I did it (1980s) it still had a Lindy feel and was danced to proper swing music. All that slithering about and spinny turns guff they do now is just vile.
Hmmm. I'll go and have a look, but yes that thread is SO not me! But for you though I'll make that sacrifice