Swing Dance

There are several different styles of swing, including East Coast, West Coast, Savoy swing and the lindy. This six-count basic step is East Coast swing style.

Swing dancing has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment. Even people with two left feet have been able to master the basics of this improvisational dance. If you plan to take swing...

Swing dancing is easier than it looks and every bit as much fun as you might think. Finding a place to swing dance and a place to learn all the right moves is even easier. Put on your dancing...

Although swing music has been around since the 1920s, it has recently enjoyed a resurgence that has spread like wildfire. Swing clubs can be found all over the country and in most major cities...

Swing dancing is an American pastime that dates back to early World War II. Swing dance routines can be fun and very visually impressive given the right components are in place. Creativity and a...

Get out and get hopping to that old swing rhythm. Swing dancing, also known as the Lindy Hop, is a vibrant partners dance that takes joy in moving your body to the jazz and swing music with a lot...

The Lindy Hop is the definitive dance that defines the swing era of America's Jazz age. However, this dance can be difficult to learn if not working with a some prior skill and knowledge. Follow...

Swing dance has been around for decades and is known as one of the hardest dances to master. One of the best ways to maintain your swing dance abilities and socialize with other dancers is to join...

Swing dancing is an exciting and fun dance that rose to popularity in America in the 1920s and 1930s. Swing dance is still widely performed today. Children often love any form of activity where...

Swing dancing is an exciting and fun form of dance that rose to popularity in America in the 1920s and 1930s. Swing dance is still widely performed today socially and on a competitive level. West...

Swing dancing started out in the 1920s in America and continued through several decades with such dances as the Lindy Hop and the Jitterbug. Very energetic dance moves with turns, flips and lifts...

Swing dancing is not only fun and entertaining but it is a good way to stay active and lose weight. The variations of moves and steps keep a swing dancer interested and engaged. One of the various...

The barrel roll is a move that can spice up your swing, even if you're still a beginner. As long as you're comfortable with the swing basic and with the timing of a turn, a couple hours of...

Swing dancing first came about in the 1920s in conjunction with a style of jazz music. While the craze died down for a while, it is now a very popular form of dance that is fund and a great way to...

Also referred to as the Jitterbug, the East Coast Swing is a fast-paced dance that you can perform to just about any style of music. However, it is especially suited to the oldies and jump swing....

The West Coast Swing is considered by many swing dancers to be the cooler and more sophisticated kind of swing dance. As opposed to its geographical counterpart, where dancers move around with no...

The Sugar Tuck is essentially a minor variation of a basic move used in swing dancing called the Sugar Push. Particularly popular with those who perform the Lindy Hop, the Sugar Tuck is a...

The Cement Mixer is a relatively advanced swing dance move that has nearly disappeared from the East Coast Swing repertoire. Since it has evolved into other, more decorative moves, it is a rare...

A Skip Up swing dance move is a basic Lindy Hop move that people may refer to as a Jig Walk, Walking the Dame or many other names, depending on the location and style. Skip Ups are generally...

A Groucho swing dance move is a regular part of any traditional Lindy Hop swing dance routine. Named for the incomparable Groucho Marx, the move may actually be referred to by a different name...

The Charleston swing dance move is one that calls back to the very roots of the Lindy Hop style. Though this move is one of the original elements of the Lindy Hop and other swing dance styles, it...

The Lindy Hop is a particular form of swing dance that originated in Harlem at the Savoy Ballroom during the late 1920s. Though the moves that can be done while doing the Lindy Hop are quite...

The Coaster Step is one of many steps designed to punctuate the end of another, more dramatic swing dance move. Though it may be difficult to work into a West Coast Swing routine, it is a popular...

The Jumpin' Joe swing dance move is actually a modern adaptation of some classic 1920s Lindy Hop moves. The adaptation was designed to help ease moves like the Pretzel or the Princess Dip when the...

Ironically, the Texas Tommy swing dance move did not originate in Texas. In fact, the move was originated by Peters and Walton, a popular Vaudeville dancing team. Technically, the Texas Tommy is...

Some people just aren't satisfied with swing dancing once or twice a week at the local social events. These folks live and breathe swing dance and want to make it a major part of their lives. One...

Swing dancing is an entertaining way to stay in shape and get moving. It's been around for decades but has recently experienced a resurgence in popularity and many people are learning to swing...

The underarm turn is used mostly in western swing dancing. It's a simple movement in which the woman does a full rotation while holding her partner's hand. The underarm turn can be done at any...

There are several turning techniques in swing dancing, the elbow turn being one of them. The technique allows the dancer to invite their partner to make a spin or turn move. It is a good idea to...

The Lindy Hop was a dance created in New York in 1927. It evolved with jazz music and is typically explained as a fusion of four dances: the hop, Texas Tommy, Charleston and jazz. The dance was...

Swing dancing is not only an aerobic workout but also a display of skill and concentration. There are a number of ways to change positions within a swing dance routine, one of which is the...

The Cuddle Up is a really cute dance move and a good step to learn as part of basic beginning swing lessons. The Cuddle Up begins with the female partner turning in toward the male partner while...

Once you've mastered the basic East Coast swing steps, you're ready to move on to your first turn. The most basic type of turn is where the man hold up his left hand and the woman completes the...

Many people love the golden era of swing dancing of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Swing dancing can be a lot of fun, and it requires a lot of energy, so make sure you eat a good meal before hitting...

Swing dancing can be a great dance to learn. It can be dangerous when not done correctly, so learn from professional swing dancers in the beginning. Swing dancing consists of basic steps, but men...

People swing dance all across the nation and there are a number of different types of swing dances. Many of the basic moves, such as the two- or three-step, the hammerlock, the cuddle up and the...

Ballroom dancing is a fun and exciting way to learn some of the most popular social dances. One of the most well-known of these dances is swing dance. Swing dance is comprised of basic moves to...

Swing dancing is a great activity to get involved with. It can be risky at times, depending on the flips you do. You need a lot of energy to fully participate in this fabulous dance. Both men and...

The basic swing step pattern is done over six counts, but it's really only three steps. It's the start of all swing dancing moves. For West Coast swing, there are actually six steps. The steps...

West Coast swing is the state dance of California. It's a jitterbug type of dance, with the partners moving toward and away from one another in the open position. It can be danced in a slow and...

Swing dance began in the 1920s and is most commonly performed with the fast-paced rhythms of contemporary jazz. Taking influence from the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug, swing is a lively...

Balboa is a vintage swing dance in closed position that evolved in California during the early part of the twentieth century. Bal-swing is a variation on that dance that involves more...

When you see a crowd of swing dancers on the dance floor, everyone has a smile! That’s because it’s so much fun. It’s great exercise too, so people of all ages love it....

The western Swing and Sugar Push can be danced to most country music songs, rock, blues and '80s music. Basically, you can do this dance to anything that has a nice, easy beat. This eHow can help...

Many regions have their own versions of swing dancing. A lot of the swing dances got their names from the places they originated, or from events of the day. For example, the Lindy Hop got its name...

The West Coast Swing is slower than others you may have performed. In this dance, the lady is featured while the man's job is to complement her. When dancing the West Coast Swing, ladies move back...

You’re grandma did it back in her day. And recently, there has been a revival of the dance known as swing. There are a few different factions or schools within the realm of swing dancing....

When it comes to dancing there are few dances that have withstood the tests of time with more style and flair than the style of Lindy Swing Dancing that is commonly referred to as the Lindy Hop....

The nation is going crazy over swing dancing. The craze has been even bigger since dancing with the stars has become so popular. If you have a partner who likes to dance, this is a great way to...

Balboa swing dance generated in southern California in the 1920's and 30's. It is a dance where the dancers is connected in a full body embrace. It is a kind of communication between the lead and...