Also sometimes referred to as "critical timing".
The idea behind the rolling count is that between the beats (1-2-3-4...) we can imagine smaller "subcounts" that are typically called "and" and "ah", and associate certain actions with them (see below).
The counting then becomes 1-and-ah-2-and-ah-3-and-ah-4...
The exact timing of "and" and "ah" depends on the music...
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This is written in the spirit of“Thinking in public”
It is by no means an authoritative guide, but more of a snapshot of my (baby intermediate, 75% lead) current understanding of the idea. Feedback & contributions are welcome!
Lead projection in West Coast Swing is the technique of foreshadowing the upcoming movement (pattern) through positioning within the slot, adjusting the pitch, rotation, etc at the end of previous movement.
Lead Projection is also sometimes referred to as "pre-leading" or "slot dynamics".
You create a projection by adjusting your position, pitch or rotation at the end of preceding pattern (~through last 2 counts of it).
Projecting Direction
People often talk about slot as "train tracks" - you can imagine leader stepping onto one of the rails or staying in the middle as a way to indicate the direction of next pattern to the follower.
If leader is in the middle of train tracks - blocking the way of the follower - that implies a blocking pattern is coming (e.g. sugar push or sugar tuck).
If the leader is off to a side - they are inviting the follower to pass themSee this introduction post on the other side.topic: https://modernswing.forum/posts/Z5ZKBGdqDnGxez3az/lead-projection
Example: leaders offsetting to their right at the end of the pattern invites follower to pass on their left (e.g. left side pass) for the next pattern.
Up and down (pitch) projection
Another thing you can project is whether next pattern would have a higher or lower focus.
Higher focus usually involves turns of some kind (sugar tuck, underarm pass, inside roll).
Patterns with...
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Floor Size (estimate from MSFMonterey Swing Fest 2025): 46x78 or 3588 sq ft
Lead projection in West Coast Swing is the technique of foreshadowing the upcoming movement (pattern) through positioning within the slot, adjusting the pitch, rotation, etc at the end of previous movement.
Lead Projection is also sometimes referred to as "pre-leading" or "slot dynamics".
See this introduction post on the topic:
https://modernswing.forum/posts/Z5ZKBGdqDnGxez3az/lead-projectionLead Projection