The Evolution Of Swing
There is no better style when learning how to swing dance. Just pick one and run with it. Dancecrazy.com has all the information you need in our swing dance instruction video. A little history first...
The very first form of swing came to be 1913 with a dance called the Texas Tommy. This later gave way to the Mooch, the Break-A-Way and the Charleston. Eventually, the Lindy Hop name was given to the dance by George "Shorty" Snowden, a famous swing dancer from New York's Harlem neighborhood. Named the Lindy Hop after pilot Charles Lindbergh, a popular celebrity of the day, it is said to be the original swing dance.
The East Coast style of swing is simple in structure and footwork. Partners often mimic each other's moves and it is characterized by lots of hops. One style gives way to another and soon West Coast swing was born. The dancers do more footwork and spins and there is a lot more improvisation.
And then there is the Carolina Shag, the official state dance of South Carolina. It is also nicknamed "Beach Dancing" because it was said to have come from the Myrtle Beach area, although some will disagree and say that it is from the Atlantic Beach part. Wherever it is from, it's a fun, playful dance.
Dance them all with swing dance instruction
With the proper guidance, you can learn all the different styles of swing and jitterbug from coast to coast. Not only are our videos packed with information on steps, hops and turns, but they also come complete with fantastic music. Nothing gets you noticed on the dance floor more than these energetic moves, so get started today with swing dance instruction from Dancecrazy.com.
How to swing dance with the best
If slow dance is romantic and salsa is hot then swing is definitely cool. So, you need to learn to keep your cool if you want to learn how to swing dance. First, always maintain control. This is a fast dance and you don't want to end up on the floor. Keep a firm grip to hold your balance. And keep your arms stiff to handle the pace and the rhythm. Don't get upset if you don't get it. This dance comes with practice. And you've got a great partner already in Dancecrazy.com.
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