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Background
Are you ready to be cool? If so, the Swing is a
“must learn” dance. As a non-progressive dance, the Swing is convenient on
any jam-packed floor. From its origin in 1927, the Lindy paved the way for
many more swing-style dances which developed, including the American Swing,
Boogie-Woogie, Hustle, Jitterbug, Jive, Rock and Roll, and West Coast Swing.
With post-war exuberance filling the air, it wasn’t long before youthful
energy was unleashed on the streets...dancing! Characterized by jumps,
spins, turns and throw-outs, the Lindy was seen on dance floors all across
America. Today, the Lindy has undergone many alterations and has been toned
down and incorporated into a ballroom format known most commonly as the
Swing.
Technical specifics
| Meter: |
4/4 |
| Tempo: |
136-144
beats per minute |
| Basic
Rhythm: |
Quick-n-Quick Quick-n-Quick Quick-Quick or
Triple Step --Triple Step -- Rock Step |
| Music
Style: |
Fast
Swing
music
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Listen to
sample music
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Read about the swing
"style" |
Movement fundamentals
The swing is characterized by a hand hold that
differs from the other ballroom dances, and also by extremely small steps.
Click
HERE for the steps of the
Swing.
»
Link to
more
advanced Swing steps.
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