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Swing Dancing Basic Steps

Written on March 7, 2011 by swing dancing steps

Filed Under: ballroom dances, Dance, swing dances

Some people think a ballroom dancing lesson like the swing is boring—nothing could be further from the truth. Did you know that the infamous Bonnie and Clyde were amazing swingers and it was their exceptional dancing in a club that they got recognized for who they were. From that night in the club they have been running away from the law ever since. Now, we don’t need to get lawless here. I’m just saying— if Bonnie and Clyde were fantastic at it, then it can’t be all that boring right?

Swing is getting to sound more and more interesting now. What are some of the things we need to know about this, other than it’s fun and it was once participated by good looking criminals? Read on for more great tips and information you can use today.

There are many kinds of swing. Lindy Hop is the mother of all swing dances and it is still being danced even right now. From it, many other forms of swing has evolved. Examples of these are the Jive, the Modern Jive, Leroc, Blues dance, Balboa, Jitterbug, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, the Shag (Collegiate and Carolina), Hand Jive and the Charleston. They are danced with upbeat and catchy music that are popular at that particular time.

When you master the basic swing dance steps, you can start practicing the more fancy twists and turns that is sure to get some jaw dropping adulation from the crowd. Begin today and watch your talent unfold when you do. Have fun!