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brentfoto (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Comprehensive and well taught starter step with throw-out, something I was not taught in my Basic WCS. Thanks alot, and the light tenor to the video makes it pleasing to watch and learn!
ender407 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
continued from ^^
ie. a competiton where you start in a spotlight, usualy a competiton when couples come out individualy and dance a length of song and have the whole floor to themselves. A good way to see exaples of this is find Champion devision jack and Jills or strictly swings. They almost ALWAYS start out in closed position, and use this same starter step, or something EXTREMELY simmilar to what is shown above.
I urge you to see it in its true form/context it will make alot more sence.
ender407 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I have just recently watched this Video, and have read all the comments posted thus far (April 8th 2008). I want to Clairify for all those that might watch this and read all the comments posted here.
Yes, this *Does* look like East Coast Swing. However this is not East Coast Swing, this is the STARTER step for West Coast Swing. The only time ANYONE uses this is when you are STARTING the dance from closed position. If you look at any of the competitions that single out thier competetors ie.
alexbleik (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
just excelent!
SwingingInTheHood (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I obtained permission from the producer and copyright holder of the video. In addition, I personally told Robert that I had posted it. This is posted because a) it demonstrates the lindy origins of WCS, and b) it my favorite instructional dance video. The sense of non-seriousness, off-the-wall silliness and pure fun are what is sorely lacking from the West Coast Swing danced today. You look at it and see outdated stuff. I look at it and see history. Beautiful history.
SwingboyPA (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I'm curious if you asked Robert & Laureen if you could post this? It has to be 10-15 years old and they don't dance -or teach- anything like this anymore. I'd guess they'd laugh at themselves now, but I think you are doing them a disservice by posting this.
Although they are no longer together, they are both fantastic teachers. I've taken privates from both of them for WCS and they are two of the best and nicest teachers around.
dancingmimi (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thanks for sharing this little bit of Swing history. I know Robert Royston and Laureen came from the country world, and I've heard his stories about wearing boots and hats, but I don't think I'd ever seen him with the whole mullet and beard look.
For those interested in West Coast Swing, check out Robert Royston's new Movie LOVE AND DANCING when it comes out. I saw the trailers for the movie at the U.S. Open Swing Dance Championships and it looks terrific!!!
bugguy905 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
well a east coast ... triple step triple step rock step is a east coast step
annekepoort (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It looks like a bit Latin dance. I love this Swing style of dance.
spiderlady56 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Excellent video! The instructors were engaging and made the moves easy to understand. Thanks for sharing! |
