(Western Dance – Couples )
East Coast Swing :
The basic dance position is called Promenade.
The tempo of music can vary from between 140 to 156 beats per minute.
The basic step is danced to six counts of music.
It can be danced to single rhythm 1 3 5 6; double rhythm 1 2 3 4 5 6 where weightless counts are taken on either 1 and 3 or 2 and 4; or most commonly triple rhythm 1&2 3&4 5 6.
Each style has mutually performed rock steps in any direction done by both partners on counts 5 and 6.
The dance has a generally stationary, circular and slotted step pattern.
Four and eight count variations and syncopations are acceptable.
