Socially, it is considered good etiquette (particularly on a crowded floor) to use a fixed slot, in order to allow dancing without incident.
Socially, it is considered good etiquette (particularly on a crowded floor) to use a fixed slot, in order to allow dancing without incident. Having danced the slot repeatedly, the couple “has a claim” on the area, and other couples usually cooperate and establish their own slot parallel with the dancers. If the dance floor is not crowded and the couple is afforded more space, such as during a competitive event, the dancers may move the slot around the floor more liberally.
The origins of the dance that became known as West Coast Swing can be traced to the swing era. During this period many jazz, blues, and western musicians incorporated, or emphasized, the “swing” in their music. Lauré Haile, who first described “Western Swing”, listed the following songs/records as “Good Swing or Fox Trot Records”
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Whether east coast, west coast, or some Jitterbug, you will learn to swing the night away.
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.
Fun and flirty, this rhythm dance began in African – American communities in the 1920s–1940s centered at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Named after the swinging style of jazz music which inspired the dance, Swing is an upbeat dance with quick triple-step movements and a bouncy vigor
Developed in the 1940s, the vivacious East Coast Swing is based upon the Lindy Hop. This rhythmic and adaptable dance can be performed with a partner or individually, socially, competitively, or even choreographed for performances.
Foxtrot and Swing Combo is the perfect package for you, especially if you like Frank Sinatra music. Classy, lighthearted, rhythmical and elegant - basics of these two dances can save you at any wedding, dance event or classy social function. Each session is 1 hour.
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