WEST COAST SWING

A stylized Swing dance

popular west of the Mississippi from Kansas to California.

Danced in a slot to medium to slow Swing or Disco music and

characterized by slot movements, taps and shuffles, coaster steps,

whips and push and pull action of the dancers.

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~~~Just call us twinkle toes~~~

I have wanted to take dance lessons for along time, so in February (with a "pretty-pleeeeese" look in my face) I asked Rick if he would like to learn to dance with me. Graciously, without much hesitation... he agreed. I have to say, I'm a pretty spoiled and loved wife and Rick will do about anything for me...he is such a sport and through it all

he has become quite a smooth little West Coast Swinger .

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After I got his affirmation I asked our friends Kirk & Cheri if they would like to join us in this grand adventure. I was thrilled when Cheri responded with an email that said.....

"He said Yes ! ! ! "

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We took our lessons at the "Bluemoon Ballroom"

Our instuctor was Fred and his wife Myrna.

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With lots of practice and 8- one hour lessons....

the four of us have learned several basic and advanced steps to the

"West Coast Swing".

It's really a fun dance, and we had a good time learning together.

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There is sooooo much more for Rick and I to learn and perfect with this dance! We will need to practice , practice, practice and hopefully, someday....we'll be good at it :)

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Now, if you'll excuse me... I need to go find my guy and dance a bit before dinner.......