Dance with Paula (EU)
West Coast Swing Crash Course with Paula Gammon Wilson
Leandro and Paula - WCS Improv Demo
Browly and Paula - WCS Improv (Practice)
What is West Coast Swing (WCS)?
West Coast Swing (WCS) is a social dance form that emerged on the West Coast of the US. It’s a descendent of the Lindy Hop scene of the East Coast. A mixture of slow Lindy Hop, hip hop, and improv, the form also borrows heavily from other partner dance forms, including Salsa, Tango, and more recently, Zouk. Also known as "Modern Swing" or "Club Swing", WCS is danced to contemporary pop, rock, R&B, funk, afropop, and alternative music, rather than Big Band Swing.
In North America, the WCS scene is very diverse, and still has roots in the black Lindy Hop scene. In Europe, however, this is not the case. Paula Gammon Wilson is one of only 5 internationally ranked West Coast Swing dancers of the African Diaspora in Europe currently. She would like to introduce more black and brown movement enthusiasts to the form.
The Crash Course
In this 4-hour "Crash Course" you will learn all of the basics to get you out on the floor and dancing immediately. Portugal is widely known for having one of the most friendly West Coast Swing scenes in Europe with weekly practices and several parties per month. Come join our community!
*West Coast Swing is non-gender biased. Most everyone dances both lead and follow. No partner is necessary to attend the workshop.
Saturday, January 24
16:00 - 18:00 Part 1 (Basics)
Sunday, January 25
16:00 - 18:00 Part 2 (Leveling Up)
Schedule
Asha’s Place
Rua do Diário de Noticias 59, 1200-334 Lisboa
Location
Enrollment Fees
25€ (Until Jan. 16)
35€ (After Jan. 16)
*Enroll with a friend before Jan. 16 and pay just 20€ each!
No partner necessary.
Enrollment is limited to 16 participants.