A brief history of swing dance

Swing is a very energetic and unique dance. It can be simple or complex, but you can be sure that it is always fun. There are many different styles or versions, each with different characteristics. As its name suggests, it is known for its swings, lifts, and turns that can be quite tricky at times. It is a fast dance that requires a considerable degree of physical preparation. In this article we are going to take a quick look at its history.

The history of swing begins with the history of Lindy-hop. Lindy Hop originated in New York in the late 1920s and rose to great popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. It has its roots in the Charleston and the Foxtrot and was danced to what was at one time called jazz music. . Jazz music was also known as swing music and the dances that were performed became known as swing dances. Lindy hop was named after Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator. It is still danced today.

In general, the term swing refers to a set of dances that developed in the 20s, 30s and 40s of the last century. With the growing popularity of jazz music, many different dance forms evolved such as Lindy hop: Jitterbug, Balboa, East Coast and West Coast Swing, Boogie-woogie, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, and Imperial Swing, just to name a few. .

Although originally danced to the swing style of jazz music, you can dance to a wide variety of musical styles, from country and pop to rock and roll. As the music changed from the 1920s, so did the dances. Rock and roll music brought, well, rock and roll. Rhythm & Blues music brought Imperial Swing, Carolina shag, etc.

Like jazz, swing grew out of African-American communities. With the help of American soldiers during World War II, it spread throughout the world. Today, it is one of the most popular dances enjoyed all over the world.