West Coast Swing is a popular partner dance characterized by its smooth, elastic movements and is typically danced to a wide range of music genres, including current music you hear on the radio.

 

The dance features a unique connection between partners, allowing for creative improvisation unmatched in other partner dances.

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Connecting to its roots, WCS evolved from Lindy Hop. Originating in the United States during the 1920s, gaining popularity in the African American communities of Harlem, Lindy Hop became a symbol of vibrant cultural scene during the Jazz Age, with its energetic movements and improvisational nature. As swing music evolved in the 1930-40s, so did the dance, leading to the creation of different styles, and eventually West Coast Swing.