West Coast Dance Moves
The west coast swing is generally known for its slot dance style. Slot dancing is when the couple dances in a particular area or line—usually a 3 x 6 or a 3 x 8 rectangular dance slot. It was said that this was done to make it easier for directors to keep the dancers in focus (wide angle lenses have not been invented yet). However the more accurate reason
for this is most probably the use of space it allows other dancers to join in the crowded dance floors. Sometimes the west coast swing is closely associated with western swing but this is not always the same dance. You will find that the music used for west coast swing varies from jazz, blues and some western melodies once in a while. Definitely it started out being performed with the big band style of music but has evolved over the years to rock and roll and other contemporary songs.