Swing basic, rock step first
The single-step version of the East Coast Swing basic: a rock step, then two side steps that each take two counts.
East Coast Swing ยท 6 counts
The counts
| Count | Step |
|---|---|
| 1 | rock back on the left foot |
| 2 | replace weight forward onto the right |
| 3-4 | step to the left on the left foot |
| 5-6 | step to the right on the right foot |
Tips
- Styling
- Let the weight shift on counts 4 and 6 slowly, so it feels like a gentle sway.
- Easier
- Practice the rock step alone, then add the two side steps.
- The other way
- This is the leader's part; the partner does the mirror, starting with the right foot.
Go at your own pace. Skip any step you'd rather not do.
Checked against: Wikipedia, "East Coast Swing" (Basic technique). Accessed .