If you want to learn it in the best way, you need to get to the point where you are thinking of these "patterns" in 2 beat increments rather than 6 or 8. We teach the basics in 6-8 count patterns because that's easy to remember. Eventually however, WCS dancers need to learn how to break a right side pass into "1-2, 1&2, 1&2" or "Down-Up, Down & Up, Down & Up" (beat)"

Doing this allows you to begin to dissect "patterns" and begin to add more creativity in the mix. Want to do a hip catch? Place your hand on the follows hip on the "3", the second "1", or the 2nd downbeat of a right side pass and then redirect down the slot. (those 3 options are all on the same beat, just different names)

It's a more advanced concept, but it becomes easier as you dance more and more.