Who would’ve thought that a dance style born in the USA would find such a passionate following across the Atlantic? Yet, here we are—West Coast Swing has found its second home in France, and it’s more than just a passing trend. Let’s take a peek at how this American dance craze has turned into a French obsession, with a few twists of its own.
West Coast Swing, a smooth, slinky dance that originated in California during the 1940s, has steadily grown in popularity worldwide. But France? You might not immediately connect the two. Known for their love of fine art, wine, and, of course, traditional dances like the waltz or tango, the French have somehow fallen in love with this modern, improvisational partner dance.
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