Learn East Coast Swing dance moves with our detailed video below. We will show you how to do 2 of the most basic east coast swing dance steps. The basic step consists of a rock step and then 2 triple steps for both men and women.
The best thing about east coast swing is that how many songs it can fit. It’s 4/4 musical structure makes it fit almost any genre!
East Coast Swing Basic Steps:
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Men:
Starting with left foot
Rock step – Step back with left and replace on right.
Triple step to left – Side, close, side (left, right, left)
Trip step to right – Side, close, side (right, left, right)
Women:
Starting with right foot
Rock step – Step back with right and replace on left.
Triple step to right – Side, close, side (right, left, right)
Triple step to left – Side, close, side (left, right, left)
Technique:
You want to keep the knees working throughout the dance by bending and straightening them. At the end of every triple step you should arrive on a bend leg, with a pendulum action of the hip, and then as you straighten your knee, you prepare yourself to triple step to the other direction.
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Thanks for the start. Looking forward to the next Swing steps!
Thanks Renee, yes we are working on more!
Hi Claudio,
Yes Jive and Swing dance moves have the same foot pattern for the basic steps. And tons of the steps are the very much the same between those two dances!
The main difference between Swing and Jive is the footwork technique and speed. East coast Swing is much slower.
I am a little confused here Leon.
I am taking dancing lessons at a local Dance Studio and the basic Jive steps that I leaned there are exactly the same as
your Swing Basic Step.
Are some steps the same on both of these dances??
Dear Sir
I have subscribed for 3 days, however I need for intermediate level, how could I get them?
Thank Regards
Natalia pranata
Natalia,
We have both beginner and intermediate lessons in other dances. But we just started making swing lessons. There will be more swing lessons added soon.
THANK YOU THIS IS SO HELPFUL
I got the “trial by fire” treatment a few months ago at a local dance hall; great if you have any aptitude for dancing, which (despite the fact that I’m a musician) I do not. Your basic swing dance video really helped me to get started. Now all I gotta do with these three left feet is practice practice practice! 🙂
Hi Leon,
Have become your newest member. At 70, my bucket list includes learning to do ONE dance WELL, and I’m excited about being YOUR online student of the East Coast Swing.. I’m sure I will thoroughly enjoy this venture.
Ed
Hi Ed! Welcome aboard. Yes just follow the videos and have fun!
i really want to learn the swing
Very good demonstration,easy to understand and follow. Is it also one episode in Tango,Rumba and some other dances where it fits in?
Excellent class. Very clear, and learned more here than in my practical class! Only now, I was able to get the basic step. Will go on with classes and hope they are as good as this first basic one.
I have finished the beginner level… but cannot find next classes…i.e. the charleston steps and more advanced swing lessons. Where are they?
I really enjoy your classes. But I want to learn the swing really well and soon and need a few more advanced clases, that was my main reason to join this site. Please let me know when you add some more dance steps in swing. pat
Great. Crystal clear. Thanks.
Leon and Kim
your Guy are amazing
very very good demonstration easy to understand and follow and make it so easy.
I am practicing with this lesson.
I will be your student online very soon.
And you both are very Hot Hot !!! and cutie
Thanks very much . Ven
first class, nice and easy to follow, just up my street.
I’m using your videos to go along with dance classes. The great thing about your classes is that I can review over and over and pick up the details that I might miss the first or second time. What’s really encouraging is that the people in the class can recognize that I’m moving further and faster then they are. I’m just getting started but definitely find that I’m getting better faster and learning more using your lessons.
It is quite helpful. Can you also show the steps of moving forward and backward with the triple steps. same technique??
Great video because it shows and explains the weight change that needs to happen on the steps. Thank you.
this is a fun dance to learn
Excellent start for us.
Thanks Leon and Kim
Can I have a lessons for jive dance for beginners please
At this moment we have no plans to create Jive lessons.
Your dance is really good and easy to follow. Thanks Kim and Leon.
You make it look so easy coz you give an attention to all the details.
I am inclined to bring this to your attention:
The way you are holding hands is incorrect. The lead’s left hand should be offered like a cookie jar, and the follow’s right hand reaches into it (mostly just her fingers, thumb is outside). After this, these same arms should be completely relaxed; if they remain up, this indicates a false lead to the follow. I have experienced this and it is confusing for both dancers. The lead’s right hand should be on the follow’s left shoulder blade (not too high) so that the lead can control and direct her core. The follow’s left hand should be resting in the middle of the lead’s right upper arm near his triceps.
I am a teacher at a college swing dance club, and I know that this is important to correct. Swing dancing in general is much more relaxed than any of the other ballroom dances and having the proper frame is necessary, as it is one main difference. I am saying all this for the benefit of those who wish to learn this dance and because it is something I am passionate about. Please continue learning and remember to have fun!
Emily,
There are many holds in Swing and in any partner dancing… You can have the hands low or high, or can be in open position. This is just a closed hold that I showed the basic in. Best.
Wonderful lessons which go right along with what my dance instructors are teaching. Quick couple of questions, though: What is the difference between East Coast and West Coast Swing? Do you have any or are you going to be posting videos with West Coast Swing?
Hi Curtis, East coast swing and West coast swing are quite different. Yes we will try to have some west coast swing up on this website in the future.
Thank you.
Would like to attain the videos offered. Do not receive them as of yet. Am a member but would like to watch them on my ipad. I have limited internet reception but want to learn and practice off line.
Hi George we have an add on for yearly members that can allow you to download our videos. Please contact me at [email protected] if you want to get it or have further questions.
Best
Leon
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Took a free private lesson at a studio near my place and watching basic swing dance steps will surely help me as a beginner. Thanks for this!
Thanks for sharing this valuable information about “East Coast Swing Dance Moves For Beginners”. I think this post will definitely help for beginners. Keep it up!!