west coast swing
West Coast Swing (WCS) evolved directly from Lindy Hop on the West Coast during the rise of Rhythm & Blues. Today, this sexy, sultry and smooth swing dance is danced around the nation to music ranging from jazz and blues to R&B, pop and hip-hop.
Description of Competition Divisions:
Classic Division: Choreographed routines.
Jack & Jill: Competitors enter as individuals and are randomly paired. Music is selected by the DJ. *Not choreographed.*
Strictly Swing: Competitors enter with a partner. Music is selected by the DJ. *Not choreographed.*
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Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman
WCS in the City of Light, US Open Routine - 2006
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman
WCS in the City of Light, Social Dancing Demonstration - 2006
Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake - 7.7 MB, Quicktime format (.avi)
WCS in the City of Light, Demonstration - 2006
Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake
USA Grand Nationals, US Open Routine - 2002
Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake
US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division - 2003
Grand Nationals Dance Championships
(Atlanta, GA)Michael Norris and Kellese Key
1st Place - 2007 Grand Nationals Dance Championships, Classic Division
US Open Swing Dance Championships
(Los Angeles, CA)Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division
Jordan Frisbee and Jessica Cox - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Strictly West Coast Swing (Professional)
Ben McHenry and Lauren Adams - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Junior Strictly West Coast Swing
Jordan Frisbee and Maryann Nunez - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2005 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Strictly West Coast Swing (Professional)
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2004 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division
Jordan Frisbee and Sarah Vann Drake - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2004 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Strictly West Coast Swing (Professional)
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman - 2 MB, MPEG format (.mpeg)
1st Place - 2001 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division
Kyle Redd and Sarah Vann Drake - 1.3 MB, Windows Media format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2002 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Classic Division
SwingDiego 2006
(San Diego, CA)Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman - 1st place, Classic Division
Parker Dearborn and Jessica Cox - 1st place, Showcase Division
Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez - 1st place, Young Adult Division
SwingDiego 2005
(San Diego, CA)See the entire routine!
Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollman - 1st place, Classic Division
Parker Dearborn and Jessica Cox - 1st place, Showcase Division
Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez - 1st place, Young Adult Division
Jordan Frisbee and Blake Hobby - 1st place, Champions Strictly Swing
Parker Dearborn and Tatiana Mollman - 1st place, Champions Jack & Jill
SwingDiego 2004
(San Diego, CA)Ben Morris and Melina Ramirez - 1st place, Juniors Division
Jason Colacino and Katie Boyle - 1st place, Classic Division
Michael Kiehm and Deborah Szekely - 1st place, Champions Jack & Jill
Boogie By The Bay 2003
(San Francisco, CA)Mario Robau and Sarah Vann Drake - 1st place, Champions Strictly Swing
John Lindo and Tatiana Mollman - 2nd place, Champions Strictly Swing
Boogie By The Bay 2002
(San Francisco, CA)Arjay Centeno and Jennifer Lyons - 1st place, Advanced Jack & Jill
Kyle Redd and Tatiana Mollman - 1st place, Champions Strictly Swing
Jordan Frisbee and Sarah Vann Drake - 2nd place, Champions Strictly Swing
Angel Figueroa and Tatiana Mollman - 1st place, Champions Jack & Jill
Benji Schwimmer and Deborah Szekely - 2nd place, Champions Jack & Jill
For more clips of WCS, visit the 2005 SwingDiego, 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, 2003 Boogie By The Bay, and 2002 Boogie By The Bay websites. Be sure to check out the champions' divisions, as well as the Classic and Showcase divisions.