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MR WCS Vegas MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby) – Connecting and growing the Las Vegas West Coast Swing community through events, resources, and education.

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 10/7/2026 ***Article “Small Shifts, Big Musical Impact” - by MR WCS Vegas Article Direc...
10/07/2026

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 10/7/2026 ***
Article “Small Shifts, Big Musical Impact” - by MR WCS Vegas
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*** We Practice What We Teach, Focus Group ***
WCS Practice & Focus Group: with Michael & Angela
Practice the teachings of Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann.
Weekly Focus Group – Practice Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Spots are limited, must know Push, Pass, Whip, No Partner Needed.
Must be a “Premium Member of JT Online” at JT Swing Online
Website Link: tv.jtswing [.com]
For Details email Michael at: [email protected]
Permission given by: Jordan Frisbee
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*** WCS Community Website ***
Community Website Link: westcoastswingvegas [.com]
Other Meda Links: westcoastswingvegas [.com] /lv/west-coast-swing-link-me
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MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Authors Website Link: mrwcsvegas [.com]
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Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 10-4-2026 ***How to Keep Social Dancing Fun and RespectfulEvery Partner Teaches Us…...
10/04/2026

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 10-4-2026 ***
How to Keep Social Dancing Fun and Respectful
Every Partner Teaches Us…
As founder of West Coast Swing Vegas, I am grateful whenever our community gathers. I teach, yet every partner teaches me something, too. Social dancing stays fun and respectful when we remember that people arrive with different experiences, comfort levels, and reasons to dance.
Begin With an Invitation…
Start with a warm invitation and accept any answer graciously. Nobody owes us a dance or an explanation. Before trying dips, close holds, or unfamiliar movements, ask your partner. That brief check-in builds trust and gives both dancers space to enjoy the music.
Listen on the Dance Floor…
On the floor, listen through your connection and pay attention to your partner. Share space with nearby couples and adjust when someone signals a limit. Mistakes happen. Smile, reconnect, and continue. A thoughtful recovery can teach us more than an impressive pattern.
Carry the Welcome Forward…
Afterward, thank your partner. Offer feedback only when invited. I want our Las Vegas West Coast Swing community to welcome beginners and experienced dancers alike. We build that welcome through considerate invitations, comfortable dances, and kind conversations. Thank you for creating it with me.
Thank you all for helping our community grow…
The Founder - Michael
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby)
Elements of WCS – Todays WCS Tip – MR WCS Vegas
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
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Website Link: mrwcsvegas [.com]
Other Meda Link: mrwcsvegas [.com] /social-media-links-mrwcsvegas
Email: [email protected]
Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/30/2026 ***Article: “Myths That Hold You Back”Article by: MR WCS Vegas - URL: or…Go t...
09/30/2026

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/30/2026 ***
Article: “Myths That Hold You Back”
Article by: MR WCS Vegas - URL: or…
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*** We Practice What We Teach, Focus Group ***
WCS Practice & Focus Group: with Michael & Angela
Practice the teachings of Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann.
Weekly Focus Group – Practice Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Spots are limited, must know Push, Pass, Whip, No Partner Needed.
Must be a “Premium Member of JT Online” at
For Details email Michael at: [email protected]
Permission given by: Jordan Frisbee
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*** WCS Community Website ***
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Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-27-2026 ***Why West Coast Swing Musicality Is More Than Dancing to the BeatMusica...
09/27/2026

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-27-2026 ***
Why West Coast Swing Musicality Is More Than Dancing to the Beat
Musicality Begins with Listening...
As a teacher, student, and West Coast Swing Vegas founder, I believe musicality begins with rhythm but grows through listening. Staying on beat keeps us organized. However, musical dancers hear lyrics, instruments, textures, pauses, and emotion. They respond to the song, not its count.
Use the Beat as Your Foundation...
A steady beat gives every partnership a foundation. From there, dancers can stretch lyrics, strike an accent, soften, or create stillness. These choices create meaning. Musicality is not reacting to every sound. Instead, it requires selecting moments both partners can understand, share, and complete.
Create a Musical Conversation...
Connection turns interpretation into conversation. Leaders can suggest timing and direction, while followers contribute shape, rhythm, and response. Neither partner should control musical decisions. When dancers remain available, the dance becomes spontaneous without becoming chaotic. That awareness makes patterns feel personal, expressive, and memorable.
Move With the Music...
I am thankful for Las Vegas dancers who listen and dance generously. Musical growth requires patience and humility. First, learn the beat. Then explore beyond it. When timing, partnership, and interpretation work together, West Coast Swing musicality becomes movement created with music, not placed over it.
Thank you all for helping our community grow…
The Founder - Michael
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby)
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
Link Mee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas/

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/23/2026 ***Article: “How Stretch Gives Your Dancing a Voice”Article by: MR WCS Vegas ...
09/23/2026

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/23/2026 ***
Article: “How Stretch Gives Your Dancing a Voice”
Article by: MR WCS Vegas - URL: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/todays-wcs-tip/today-wcs-tip/ or…
Go to: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com and click on: "Todays WCS Tip"
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*** We Practice What We Teach, Focus Group ***
WCS Practice & Focus Group: with Michael & Angela
Practice the teachings of Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann.
We will skip Saturday 9-26-26 because we will be at The Aloha Open, see you the following Saturday.
Weekly Focus Group – Practice Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Spots are limited, must know Push, Pass, Whip, No Partner Needed.
Must be a “Premium Member of JT Online” at https://tv.jtswing.com
For Details email Michael at: [email protected]
Permission given by: Jordan Frisbee
More…
*** WCS Community Website ***
WCS Community Website at: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com/lv/west-coast-swing-link-me
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas
Elements of WCS – Todays WCS Tip – MR WCS Vegas
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas
Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-20-2026 *** Why Personal Style Should Never Replace Partnership in West Coast Swi...
09/20/2026

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-20-2026 ***
Why Personal Style Should Never Replace Partnership in West Coast Swing
Expression Should Include Your Partner…
As a West Coast Swing teacher, student, and West Coast Swing Vegas founder, I value personal style. It reveals how dancers hear music and bring individuality to the floor. However, style should enrich the partnership, never compete with it. Creativity matters when our partner feels included and respected.
Keep the Dance a Conversation…
West Coast Swing is a conversation built through connection, timing, and shared movement. When styling interrupts direction or steals choices, that conversation becomes one-sided. Both dancers carry responsibility. Before adding an accent, ask whether it supports the music, preserves balance, and leaves room for response.
Fundamentals Support Personal Style…
Strong fundamentals give personal expression credibility. Clean weight transfers, reliable rhythm, controlled movement, and responsive connection make styling feel natural. Without that foundation, ideas can create uncertainty. I remind my students that simple movement with awareness feels better than complicated movement without partnership.
Create Something Meaningful Together…
I am thankful for Las Vegas dancers who value cooperation over attention. Great partners do not disappear inside another’s style; they help shape it. When both dancers listen and contribute, individuality becomes part of something larger. Ultimately, memorable West Coast Swing comes from two people creating one experience.
Thank you all for helping our community grow…
The Founder - Michael
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby)
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
Link Mee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas/

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/16/2026 ***Article: “Intentional Styling That Serves the Music (Not the Ego)”Article ...
09/17/2026

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/16/2026 ***
Article: “Intentional Styling That Serves the Music (Not the Ego)”
Article by: MR WCS Vegas - URL: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/todays-wcs-tip/today-wcs-tip/ or…
Go to: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com and click on: "Todays WCS Tip"
More…
*** We Practice What We Teach, Focus Group ***
WCS Practice & Focus Group: with Michael & Angela
Practice the teachings of Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann.
Weekly Focus Group – Practice Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Spots are limited, must know Push, Pass, Whip, No Partner Needed.
Must be a “Premium Member of JT Online” at https://tv.jtswing.com
For Details email Michael at: [email protected]
Permission given by: Jordan Frisbee
More…
*** WCS Community Website ***
WCS Community Website at: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com/lv/west-coast-swing-link-me
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas
Elements of WCS – Todays WCS Tip – MR WCS Vegas
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas
Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-13-2026 ***Why Kindness Makes You a Better West Coast Swing DancerKindness Builds...
09/13/2026

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-13-2026 ***
Why Kindness Makes You a Better West Coast Swing Dancer
Kindness Builds Better Connection...
As a West Coast Swing teacher, student, and founder of West Coast Swing Vegas, I have learned that kindness improves our dancing. A welcoming smile, patient connection, and gracious invitation help partners relax. When people feel respected, they move with greater confidence, awareness, and freedom.
Thoughtful Dancers Listen...
Kind dancers listen before reacting. They adjust for experience, comfort, and ability without making partners feel judged. That attention creates communication and trust. Instead of forcing patterns or chasing moments, thoughtful dancers protect the partnership. As a result, people explore the music safely and creatively.
Grace Keeps Us Learning...
Kindness changes how we handle mistakes. Every dancer misses a beat, forgets a pattern, or loses balance. A supportive partner responds with calmness rather than criticism. That generosity keeps one moment from defining the dance. Moreover, it gives beginners and dancers permission to continue learning.
The Dancers We Remember...
I am thankful for everyone bringing patience and respect to our West Coast Swing community. Skill earns attention, but kindness earns trust and friendships. Ultimately, memorable dancers are not the flashiest. They are the people who made us feel welcome and excited to dance again.
Thank you all for helping our community grow…
The Founder - Michael
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby)
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
Link Mee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas/

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/9/2026 ***Article: “Solo West Coast Swing: How to Improve Without a Partner”Article b...
09/09/2026

*** Todays WCS Tip - Date Line – 9/9/2026 ***
Article: “Solo West Coast Swing: How to Improve Without a Partner”
Article by: MR WCS Vegas - URL: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/todays-wcs-tip/today-wcs-tip/ or…
Go to: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com and click on: "Todays WCS Tip"
More…
*** We Practice What We Teach, Focus Group ***
WCS Practice & Focus Group: with Michael & Angela
Practice the teachings of Jordan Frisbee and Tatiana Mollmann.
Weekly Focus Group – Practice Saturday 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Spots are limited, must know Push, Pass, Whip, No Partner Needed.
Must be a “Premium Member of JT Online” at https://tv.jtswing.com
For Details email Michael at: [email protected]
Permission given by: Jordan Frisbee
More…
*** WCS Community Website ***
WCS Community Website at: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.westcoastswingvegas.com/lv/west-coast-swing-link-me
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas
Elements of WCS – Todays WCS Tip – MR WCS Vegas
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
LinkMee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas
Member of the “West Coast Swing Vegas Community Network”

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-6-2026 ***What Makes a Great West Coast Swing Dance Night?A Welcoming Community.....
09/06/2026

*** Founder's Perspective – Dateline 9-6-2026 ***
What Makes a Great West Coast Swing Dance Night?
A Welcoming Community...
As a West Coast Swing teacher, student, and founder of West Coast Swing Vegas, I believe a great dance night begins with welcome. The room should feel inviting before the first song. When dancers greet newcomers, reconnect with friends, and share generously, community becomes the evening’s heartbeat.
Music That Moves the Room...
Great music matters, but thoughtful music matters more. A skilled DJ reads the room, balances tempos, and creates variety. Meanwhile, dancers contribute by listening, adapting, and allowing each partnership to breathe. The best playlists inspire creativity without making every dance a performance.
Connection, Respect, and Growth...
Strong technique helps everyone feel safer and confident. Clear connection, respectful invitations, floor awareness, and boundaries create trust. However, perfection is never required. A memorable social welcomes beginners, challenges dancers, and gives everyone permission to learn, laugh, experiment, and miss a beat.
Gratitude Makes It Memorable...
Most importantly, gratitude transforms a gathering into something meaningful. I am thankful for every dancer, teacher, DJ, host, and volunteer supporting Las Vegas West Coast Swing. Impressive moves may catch attention, but kindness keeps people returning. Ultimately, a great dance night leaves us more connected than when we arrived.
Thank you all for helping our community grow…
The Founder - Michael
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Provided by: MR WCS Vegas (a.k.a. Michael Ruby)
MR WCS Vegas has been serving the Dance Community Since 1996.
Website: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com
Link Mee: https://www.mrwcsvegas.com/social-media-links-mrwcsvegas/

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