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- Originated in the New Orleans area in the early 20th century
- Incorporates a more relaxed approach to timing than most other ballroom dances
- Swing dancers are also called "jitterbugs"
- East coast versions: The New Yorker and the Lindy Hop
- Southern version: The Carolina Shag
- Texas version: Push and Whip
- East Coast Swing is a standardized ballroom dance in the "American Style"
- Competitors are judged on the "Three Ts: " Timing, technique and teamwork
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Swing dancing refers to a variety of energetic couples rhythm dances consisting of six-beat and eight-beat patterns that cover a circular area on the dance floor.
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Origins
Swing dancing is so called because its development coincided with that of the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. As such, many, but not all of the dances were developed by African-Americans. The popularity of swing dancing spread quickly throughout the United States and many regions developed their own individual styles. -
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Swing Dancing Questions
What are some of the best how-to videos and books for beginning dancers? 1 AnswerThere are a couple great places to learn how to dance online. If you are looking for ballroom dance I would suggest you check out http://www.ballroomdancechanne... read more
Watch these videos! Who can shake it the best? Can you find a better dance shaking video? 1 AnswerYes it can. Check this one out. DAMN!!! read more
Dancing With The Stars New Cast who will it be? 1 AnswerYou are correct, the Dancing With The Stars New Cast will be announced though out ABC's prime time programs on February 9, 2009 (opposite the Grammys on CBS. A... read more
I need names for dance company.. 2 AnswersFootloose..... shuffleshak shake-a-leg footjitterz megamoves floormoves dancerena read more
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Swing Dancing in Films
- DanceRevival.org: Vintage Swing Dance Clips from Old Movies
- {{youtube|R0BHxhUnokU|5:03|Hellzapoppin', 1941}}
- {{youtube|ESc5D5lWQQ0|4:30|Twice Blessed, 1945}}
- {{youtube|zSpWJss5Gjc|5:42|Untamed Youth, 1957}}
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Swing Dancing Products and Accessories
- DanceStore.com: Swing Dance Products and Accessories
- eBay.com: Swing Dance auctions
- Yahoo! Shopping: Swing Dance
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Boulder Women's Party in full swing! $5 good music, dancing, drink specials. hot ladies!
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Ugh...lame. They didn't let me play anything, all they wanted was swing dancing music. So I left...GF.
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Swing dancing!!!
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@SaintMotel Go swing dancing in Pasadena of course!
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OMG all these people are swing dancing in Morrell Lounge....go Bowdoin!!
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