Anyone Can Dance – East Coast Swing (Triple) | Donald Johnson

Anyone Can Dance – East Coast Swing (Triple) is an instructional video presented by Donald Johnson and Kasia Kozak, introducing the fundamentals of Triple East Coast Swing through a progressive learning approach. Designed for beginning and intermediate dancers, the course starts with essential patterns before gradually introducing additional figures that build confidence, coordination, and partner communication.

The lessons are divided into two learning stages. The Beginning section covers the core Triple Swing figures that establish timing, footwork, and lead-and-follow skills. After mastering these fundamentals, the Intermediate section expands the dancer’s repertoire with additional partner patterns that can be incorporated into social dancing and practice sessions.

Rather than focusing on advanced choreography, the course emphasizes practical dance skills that can be applied immediately on the social dance floor. Each group of figures is followed by a demonstration sequence, allowing students to see how the individual patterns connect naturally into a complete dance. This step-by-step structure makes the video suitable for self-study, couples learning together at home, and instructors introducing East Coast Swing to new students.

With approximately 57 minutes of instruction, this course provides a practical foundation for anyone wishing to learn Triple East Coast Swing in a clear and structured format.

Course Contents

Beginning Level

1. Basic Triple
2. Throwout
3. Underarm Turns
4. Behind the Back Pass

Demonstration of Steps 1–4

Intermediate Level

1. Cuddle
2. Alternating Underarm Turns
3. Shoulder Check

Demonstration of Steps 1–3