Beginner’s Guide to Swing Dancing
Posted By: Shesha Marvin | Swing Dancing
Frankie Manning, Legend of Lindy Hop
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Swing dancing is a partnered social and performance dance usually danced to big band era swing music. There are many versions and types of swing dancing such as The Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, The Balboa, L.A. Swing, Swing Charleston, West Coast Swing, Shag, Jive, and others. In general, swing dancing is characterized by flashy footwork and swivels, energetic kicks, breaks, throws, and open traveling turns. In performances and competitions swing dancers also do aerial steps where one partner hoists the other partner up and over in various flips and holds. Socially, swing dancing is highly improvisational, not just in the lead and followed patterns but also in the individual styling and movements.
