J A N G W I D L E R - West Coast Swing I N S T R U C T O R
Testimonials
Michael Kiehm - San Diego, CA
Champions division and Master dance instructor
Starlight dance studio owner, San Diego, CA
"Jang's ability to analyze movement and break it down is topped only by his charismatic, professional approach in communicating with his students. It was an honor having him here at the Starlight. Jang has the tools needed to take your dancing to the next level”.
Nicolas Bourgeais - Toulouse, France
Fundateur of the association Encas-Danse
Teacher & DJ in Encas-Danse - Toulouse
"His unique approach is revolutionary. It is mainly due to his ability to break down movement and explain what is happening in our body at each moment. To fall into his hands is like having a session with an osteopath: the spine of ones dance is balanced, ones mediocre technique block disappears, and the dancer’s body can function again efficiently, painlessly and optimally. Working with Jang means quite simply crossing to the next level."
Stéphane Houis - Paris, France
WCS teacher in Paris
A huge THANKS to Jang for an unconditional sharing of what seemed to be the result of a colossal work around understanding and analysis of THE particular WCS technique…
Jang achieved, with a surgical perspicacity, a census of every technical element of west coast swing; he translated them with precise words, he indisputably explained them, and, as if it was not enough, he illustrated them through such a powerful way that these explanations were immediately fixed in each of us.It’s really magical to observe such radical changes for our course participants, in only 2 very short days… a real slap in the face… but still, we were asking for more…
Not forgetting the hereafter legendary welcome of the Encas danse team, giving its best to create the cosiest atmosphere for the students to feel as at home.
In short, two intense days, as much for their technical aspect than for their human one, that gave us the desire to be back for the next modules.’
Stéphanie Larue - Paris, France
WCS dancer in Paris
‘For me, it’s unreal! Be ready to lose all your points of reference, to jeopardize your old notions to download the 2.0 version of your knowledge of the wcs! As Jang & Nico use to say: it’s about a revolutionary approach – the answers to several questionings through a revolutionary method!!Probably the best technical West Coast Swing teaching I’ve ever received!
During module 2, Jang, thanks to a mix of physiological, physical and mechanical knowledge, gives us keys to have a better understanding of our body as much as of basic concepts such dancing environment, centre, connexion, steps… Easy, efficient and accurate! His entire teaching aims to reach clear objectives, defined together, promoting exchanges.
Everything becomes slowly clearer, having a new meaning. Of course, long will be the path but now you know the direction you should follow and your body too! To polish this master class, you can trust in the generosity and sincerity of these two organizers, always ready to answer your questions, permanently wrapping yourself with a watchful eye.’
Océane Truchot - Paris, France
WCS dancer in Paris
‘This master class was a complete revelation for me; Jang’s pedagogy is such efficient and his explanations so powerful. His questionings are so disconcerting and easy, but still we hardly ever think about them whereas they are just so essential.
The answers are, of course, disturbing since they have been challenging a lot of ideas we were considering as obvious, however leading to such an improvement in our dance, giving us the possibility of discovering all our untapped potential.
Moreover, Jang’s unrivalled generosity in his teaching has to be mentioned, because few are the teachers who would have delivered their own secrets, collected by themselves. Thank you to Jang and Nicolas for having created this master class and having shared your kindness and your generosity during this whole weekend, an unforgettable experience.’
Heather Powers - San Francisco, CA
Advanced division and wcs instructor
"I just spent the most AMAZING few hours fixing my elusive problems in WCS with Jang Widler. I knew he was the most incredible lead of all time, but HOW does he know how to teach ?! My follow has forever changed, and my lead... when I lead... has forever changed as well.
I can't wait for “Jang Widler’s Workshop” this Saturday at WnY Warehouse. If you haven't already decided to come: do yourself a HUGE service and BE THERE. Trust me, you will be forever grateful."
Jeanne Vertuel - Toulouse, France
Wcs teacher in Encas-Danse, Toulouse
“Jang’s masterclass was by far the most complete, accurate and productive
workshop I have been lucky to take part in. His gift is to shed light on fundamental technical problems which most dancers encounter and correct them in an approachable, evident and definitive way for each and everyone.
This technical rigour, mixed with his good mood, great humour and playful way to approach dance, makes him in my opinion one of the best westcoast swing teachers.”
Maya Abramowicz, Lyon, France
Wcs teachers in Lyon, France
"Jang’s masterclass changed many things in my teaching concept. He is a devoted and passionate dancer whose gift is to pass on the essential elements to his public, in an easy and well-thought-out way and with incomparable teaching skills."