- Double arm roll in closed
- Shadow position moves in slot
- Side by side hip roll
- Spin, drop, spin up to rail
- Mans duck under arm to spin & set on rail
- Feet split, slide to center
- Inside triples from closed
- Kick, cross, scuff to slide
- Several ladies plays
- Ladies double spin to cuddle from hammerlock
- Kick out to point in closed
- Double spin lead from behind lady
- The ‘dead’ lead around the lady
- The ‘skip’ or double clutch from sweetheart
These are just a few with many never having been given a ‘name’.
There are also several ‘exercises’ Mark has developed and used in his 15 year old Floorplay Basics Sessions which help with lead/follow, balance, footwork control and understanding of the many elements of WCS that would be too difficult to explain here. Look for his Instructional tapes to be available soon.
There are MANY talented dancers and experienced instructors who have contributed to the constant advancement of WCS. Innovation of new steps and new, easier ways to convey lead and execute follow are introduced every year as the seemingly endless possibilities of WCS continue to present themselves and we the dancers seek to exploit them. Sometimes these new concepts work, and sometimes they don’t. What is great about the dance is that it allows us to explore…
But, is it WCS any more? The debate continues…
The ‘purists’ are saying no…I agree…It’s ‘ Two-play’ or ‘Street’ or ‘Free’ Swing having its ‘roots’ in WCS.
Whatever we’re doing, who cares?
Let’s just continue to have a ball!
Mark Traynor
Floorplay Dance Clubs™