If you’re looking for West Coast Swing lessons in Orlando, this video is the perfect place to start. In the first part of their “West Coast Swing Secrets” series, professional instructors Anthony and Rose Lewis — now teaching in Orlando, Florida — break down one of the most important fundamentals of West Coast Swing: the side pass.
This isn’t your typical step-by-step tutorial. Instead, Anthony and Rose take a fresh approach that simplifies the dance, making it easier to learn and more enjoyable to dance — even for total beginners. They explain why West Coast Swing doesn’t really have a single “basic step,” but instead, a small group of motion-based patterns that all stem from just a few key concepts.
In this lesson, you’ll learn:
- How side passes work (and why they’re at the heart of the dance)
- The structure of every West Coast Swing pattern: come forward → something happens → anchor in place
- Easy-to-follow footwork breakdowns for both leaders and followers
- How to build creativity and style while keeping your footwork consistent
Whether you’re new to dancing, or just new to the Orlando scene, this is the best way to get started learning West Coast Swing with confidence. And if you’re local to Central Florida, be sure to check out Anthony and Rose’s in-person dance classes offered right here in Orlando.