How West Coast Swing Scoring Actually Works
Ever gotten three first places and still lost? You're not alone. In this video I break down exactly how the relative placement scoring system works in West Coast Swing finals — how majorities are found, how ties are broken using sums, and why more firsts doesn't always mean a higher placement. 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Majority Rules 1:45 - Scoring Walkthrough 3:38 - First Tiebreak I'm Joel Torgeson — a champion West Coast Swing dancer traveling to 35+ events a year. More videos on WCS, travel, and life on the circuit coming soon. Next up: How WCS Prelim Scoring Works (subscribe so you don't miss it)

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