Swing, also known as East Coast swing, lindy, lindy hop, jitterbug, or rock and roll, is one of the hottest, most popular of all partner dances.
Swing, also known as East Coast swing, lindy, lindy hop, jitterbug, or rock and roll, is one of the hottest, most popular of all partner dances.
Its simple structure and footwork along with playful moves and styling make it well-loved for its forgiving and fun-loving nature; swing is danced to slow, medium, or fast tempo jazz, blues, or rock and roll, and is frequently played at every imaginable social event.
The origins of swing began in the 1920's with the Charleston, tap dancing, and some now obsolete partner dances like the Breakaway.
Soon it evolved into Lindy Hop, (named for Charles Lindberg's transatlantic flight) and exploded in Harlem at the Savoy Ballroom in the late 1920s and 30s. Swing dancing is the best drug-free mood elevator known to humankind.
OUT to Dance offers you the opportunity to learn how to dance with a partner (or without) with style, grace, and joy. We have been successfully teaching people of any level of dance experience, even those who think they have two left feet, for over twenty years.
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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