West Coast Swing in New Zealand with Louisa Alix

West Coast Swing (WCS), an American dance, originated and developed since the 1930's into the modern, stylie and smooth swing we know today. The dance is socially based, designed to be done in nightclubs with any mix of dancers and suits a crowded dance floor. It has evolved over time and can be performed to music of all types from hip-hop, funk and R&B all the way across to jazz, swing and blues! It is versatile, smooth, stylie and sexy and is great fun to both watch and perform. For more information visit the links below. West Coast Swing Links... Frequently Asked Questions...

About the Instructor - Louisa Alix

Dancing and music have featured in Louisa's life from a very young age, singing, dancing and performing up into her early teens. From the age of fifteen she developed a repertoire in social partner dancing including dance styles such as: American Two-step, Country Waltz, Double-Two, Triple-Two, Polka, 2-count swing, Country Cha, East Coast Swing, American Hustle, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Social Cha, Night Club Two-Step, Modern Jive and of course West Coast Swing. Dancing a combined 30+ hours a week, she became an accomplished social dancer. Louisa started dancing West Coast Swing in 1999. Only two years later she began competing in "Jack and Jill" competitions at various American national events placing first, second, third or finalist in her division. She moved to New Zealand in 2002 and started teaching West Coast Swing there in 2003. Louisa has obtained certification in instruction of West Coast Swing through the Professional Dance Instructors Association and is a recommended member instructor of the World Swing Dance Council by training through the Golden State Dance Teacher's Association. She continues to support the expansion of West Coast Swing in New Zealand.