Swing dancing is a dance style, or a group of dances, originating from Harlem, New York with Afro-American Roots. The feeling of the dance is "swinging", as it developed to the swing style of jazz music from the 1920s to the 1940s or 50s.
Swing dancing is a dance style, or a group of dances, originating from Harlem, New York with Afro-American Roots. The feeling of the dance is "swinging", as it developed to the swing style of jazz music from the 1920s to the 1940s or 50s.
Philadelphia Dance Lessons was established in 2014, we are located in Manayunk, and have ties to the community and several local businesses.
Mission
Our goal is to educate our students to the greatest degree possible while maintaining a fun and professional atmosphere.
Whether east coast, west coast, or some Jitterbug, you will learn to swing the night away.
Want to enter a competition or just learn a few basic dance steps, it is our pleasure to help you become the kind of dancer you wish to be.
Swing is a carefree and joyous dance that became popular in the 1940's.  It is danced to up-tempo music from Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and 50's style  rock and roll, to bands playing in  today's current Los Angeles swing dance scene.
This class will explore the basics of west coast swing, touching on connection, rhythm, and the most crucial foundations of the dance. Great for beginners and returning dancers.
New to Swing dancing? Been to a few drop-in lessons around town and looking for more? This is the class for you! It’s designed as a 3-month series (taken in no particular order), each month-long session focusing on a slightly different aspect of what makes this dance so great.
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