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[it-happened-one-fic]

West Coast Swing - Double the Pressure - Strictly NRC Dancing

Author's notes: Wow, I am nervous about this one. I've never written this character before and honestly, it was tough. You may notice that this dance is the same one as the previous section of the Strictly NRC Dancing AU. That will happen several times and all that means is that one of the dances will be with a staff member rather than a student! I did have a dance I used as inspiration for this fic. It was a West Coast swing performed by Melissa Rutz and Ben Morris at West Cost Monterey Swingfest 2013 to "Boogie Shoes" by KC and the Sunshine band. Just like the rest of the fics in this AU, reader is female. I hope you enjoy!

If you would like to read more of this AU the fics can be found here: Strictly NRC Dancing AU Master-List.

Type: Platonic/fluff/female reader/Dance AU

Word Count: 681

I felt bad for Epel. While West Coast swing wasn’t exactly the most difficult dance of the classes provided, impressing Vil and Sam was. Crewel had been incredibly clear when he’d been teaching me. Sam was murder to impress when it came to any sort of swing dancing. As such, Crewel had been especially careful in teaching me.

But Epel didn’t have to impress just the judges. Knowing his ongoing disagreement with Vil, he’d be determined to impress Vil and force his housewarden to say he was a good dancer. Which meant he had double the pressure on him.

Which was why I’d been surprised when he’d chosen, of all things, an upbeat disco/funk tune to dance to.

While there was nothing wrong with his choice, West Coast swing was typically danced to slower more bluesy tunes, with faster songs usually only used by the very best of dancers.

When I’d questioned his choice the young man met my gaze with a unique determination that I was positive was grounded in his eternal beef with Vil, “Absolutely.”

I had taken the time to question Epel as to why he had brought Vil into his dance classes and had immediately been met with a mocking sound similar to a scoff that Vil might do, “He told me to be sure I paid attention in class since swing dancing was apparently difficult and not something that had come naturally to him.”

My eyebrows lifted, at his words. So Vil had already tried to learn swing dancing.

With that knowledge, I normally would have advised my friend to ask for tutoring, but that would have been a horrible idea. Epel would never do that. Not when he’d apparently vowed to one-up his housewarden.

And I couldn’t deny that after practicing with him, I wondered if he could actually pull it off. He’d mastered the slippery nature of West Coast swing to a tee, and it was genuinely fun to dance with him since, in true Epel fashion, I never knew exactly what he was going to do.

I could practically feel Sam’s eyes one us the entire performance as I slid to and fro along an invisible line on the floor with Epel. The relaxed nature of the dance allowed us to occasionally glance around and even sing along with the song as we pranced in quick, light steps across the floor. 

Despite the considerably high-level of our dance, Epel led me smoothly, even executing a few trick-like motions himself that had him practically smirking since he knew good and well Vil was watching. What he didn’t know was that the housewarden and vice housewarden were both watching with a smile each, almost like proud parents.

Even as we were performing I could still feel myself amused by the fact by how much the choreography was perfect for someone as young as Epel. Crewel had somehow managed to put the dance together in such a way that even though my hand remained in Epel’s we were hardly ever in closed hold for a lengthy period of time. 

Instead we remained smoothly gliding across the floor with two hands joined and the other two free. And it suited the occasionally awkward boy who wanted to seem manly at all times and might have viewed other forms of dance as too dainty for his taste.

I  turned, grinning at the judges as Sam sat back, a rather pleased smile on his face that had my hopes for Epel steadily rising. I already knew that Epel had succeeded in impressing Vil. The only remaining concern was Sam.

Those concerns faded quickly though as we approached the teacher’s table and Sam started speaking, “I was surprised that you picked a faster song considering the generally relaxed nature of the dance. But you pulled it off.”

Despite how harsh he’d been on some of the other’s performances, may Ace’s name never be forgotten, that was all Sam said to us. And that was enough.

Because when you danced swing, getting Sam’s approval was practically enough to guarantee you passed.

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[okurut]

Swing Dance and Lindyhop in Uganda 🇺🇬. Has different communities in Uganda 🇺🇬 have started to welcome swing dance and Lindyhop in their communities like the way Mbale dancers in Bugema town did and now we shall keep following up on how they are continuing with the training always. Teaching Shimsham to these young girls and boys was lovely even though they were saying that it's really so hard for them but the first time that's what happens in every new dance learning, it's the same thing to us, because music 🎵🎵 was so tricky. We need to thank everyone who is always mentoring, motivating and encouraging us to keep sharing the love of Swing Dance and Lindyhop in Uganda 🇺🇬 because together we can make it big. Stay tuned to our next community, we shall be reaching out to and also the videos of the classes will be shared so that you can see, the happiness of these young girls and boys dancing seriously. #Mbale #connecting #blhf #blhfoundation #ilhc2021 #swingout #Lindyhop #swinger #swingdancing #africa #swingconnects #Swing #swingjammerz #swingfest #swingers #lindy #lindyfocus #lindyhopfestival @lost0in0seoul @blacklindyhf @theswinginhermlins @intotheswing @monasunshine @hermlinvilletimes @swingfortyone @swingistanbul @snaileybailey @tasha_b_va @ottawaswingdancesociety @alpharhythmkings @dimitri.alexsia @empireswing @swingstuffpodcast @swingdancingegypt @duncan_swing_jazz (at Bugema, Mbale, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVM2Rpvovdo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tonfunk-concert]

2014-10-05 Essen, Weststadthalle, Denovali Swingfest, Ben Frost

[danceoftheday]

Performed by: Khayree Jones and Rachel Rivera 

Number: “Moving Mountains” 2nd Place All-American JnJ

Improvised by Khayree Jones and Rachel Rivera

Style: West Coast Swing

From: Monterey Swingfest 2020

[swingifs]

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Dax Hock and Sarah Breck

Cabaret SwingFest 2010 Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePc98Cg__kc

[quianalynell]

Had the best jam imaginable tonight thank you #saltlake and the #jvq and @davidhallidaymusic for inviting us to have a #swingfest #jazz #quianalynell #itrainedforthis (at Gracie's)

[oliviamarieesperanxa]

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Yes it'sFriday! And..... " Ain't No Big Thing, Just Show Her A Little Swing" #momlife #swingfest #momblogger #blogger #friday #Dancelife @aronchupa - Official Video for “Little Swing” feat. @LittleSisNora #littleswing

[mrmedia]

Happy Birthday to Lynn Waddell, author, Fringe Florida! 2013 VIDEO INTERVIEW

LYNN WADDELL podcast excerpt: "My husband had reservations about being portrayed in the book. I had worked on the movie 'Showgirls'; as a journalist, you put yourself in a lot of different environments. But when it came time to go to Swingfest in Miami, my husband said, 'I'm not going to let you go there by yourself--you're going to be like meat among the lions.' I was really glad he was there when they told me there were only five single women there. They call them 'unicorns' because they're highly desirable.”

https://mrmedia.com/2013/10/around-seamy-edge-fringe-florida-expect-author-lynn-waddell-video/

[romance-incubomp3]

Went to a Glenn Miller Swingfest today

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[okurut]

On my cross districts ride in Uganda 🇺🇬 to meet different dancers who are willing to practice #Swing dance or #Lindyhop because we need it to broad dance in Uganda and also how can we participate in different swing dance events and festivals around the world. I redid the choreography from #Robin Carlson & #Jerry Foote who are the Directors of Dance Force Productions, an award-winning professional dance company which provides dance entertainment for corporations, charity galas, fashion shows, Mitzvahs, and private parties. The simplicity and enjoyment on this routine is amazing and it touched a lot of people around the world 🌍🌍🌍 that's why I did with them too. We practiced only few hours has they have roots of afro, dancehall and traditional in them. Here I introduce to #Supremedancers from Lira together with Swing Dance Uganda on "I'm Crazy'Bout My Baby' song by @naomisdevils . Video dropping soon 🔜🔜🔜 Also am calling for the support for us to go back to Lira and camp there for two weeks has we practice with these dancers on Lindyhop and Swing Dance. @lindyhopchamps @capcapeventiswing @herrangdancecamp @swingfortyone @swingpatrolberlin @__.iamrachel.__ @snaileybailey @frankiemanningfoundation @f.schagelin @lost0in0seoul @torontolindyhop @lindyhopromania @lindyhop_bogota @lindyhop.russia @lindygirona #solojazz #1920s #1940s #1920sjazz #Charleston20s #Charleston #swing #lindyhoplife #communuty #dance #swingdance #children #uganda #rootsofjazz #swingandshout #swingjammerz #swingfest #swingdancefestival #blhf #blhfoundation #SwingDanceUganda (at Lira, Uganda) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTReoqdrIjA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tonfunk-concert]

2014-10-05 Essen, Weststadthalle, Denovali Swingfest, Thee Silver Mt Zion Memorial Orchestra

[danceoftheday]

Performed by: Sean McKeever and Torri Smith

Number: “Fine Brown Frame”

Improvised by: Sean McKeever and Torri Smith

Style: West Coast Swing

From: Monterey Swingfest 2013

[bigkickpamplona]

5 days to go!!! #springlindyweekend2019 is coming!! #lindyhop #lindyhoppers #lindyfest #lindyhopfest #lindyhopfestival #swing #swingdance #swingdancing #swingfest #swingfestival #pamplona #iruña #pamplonairuña #swingstagram #navarra #dantza #iruñadantza #lindyhoppamplona #pamplonaswing https://ift.tt/2OoUrKa

[theleadingfraeulein]

Watch Maria Mallan and Maria Acuñas win the social dance comp at the Tandem Swingfest 2017. Their spotlight is fron 3:00 to 6:00. At 9:11 is the all-skate.