Swing
East Coast, West Coast and Lindy hop: 6- and 8-counts.
6-count: 1 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6123&45&6
How Swing is counted
- East Coast swing (triples first)4/4 · 2+2+2 · 120–180 BPM
- East Coast swing (rock step first)4/4 · 2+2+2 · 120–180 BPM
- West Coast swing 6-count4/4 · 2+2+2 · 80–130 BPM
- West Coast swing 8-count4/4 · 2+2+2+2 · 80–130 BPM
- Lindy hop 8-count4/4 · 2+2+2+2 · 110–260 BPM
- Lindy hop 6-count4/4 · 2+2+2 · 110–260 BPM
- Charleston 8-count4/4 · 4+4 · 140–280 BPM
- Balboa4/4 · 4+4 · 170–320 BPM
Every Ballroom, swing and tango count, with tempo and sources
Posts
East Coast Swing Count: The Rock Step and the Triple Step
East Coast swing is a six-count: one rock step and two triple steps, counted 1 2 3&4 5&6. Here is how to say it, step it and keep it on the beat.
Guide4 min readWest Coast Swing Count: 6-Count and 8-Count Patterns Explained
Most West Coast swing patterns run six counts, the whip runs eight, and both end in an anchor step. Here is how each is counted and how to practise it.
4 min read