Swing Dance Classes
Swing styles are a diverse collection of dance styles that have their roots in swing music, a popular style of jazz from the 1920s and 30s. These dances typically feature fast tempos, rhythmic footwork, and complex movement patterns that require a high level of coordination and musicality.
Some popular types of Swing dance include Swing, Jive, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Nightclub Two Step, Country Western (the Two Step, Three Step, Shuffle), Country Swing.
Learn Popular Swing Dances
SWING
This energetic dance form originated in the 1920s and has evolved over time. It features a lot of improvisation and incorporates elements of jazz, tap, and other dance forms. Swing dancing is characterized by its upbeat tempo and dynamic partner moves.
JIVE
This is a fast-paced dance form that originated in the 1930s and became popular in the 1940s. It involves sharper movements and features a lot of kicks, flicks, and twists, and is danced to lively music with a strong beat. Jive is often considered a more advanced version of swing, as it requires a faster tempo and more intricate footwork.
HUSTLE
Hustle is a disco-inspired partner dance that originated in the 1970s. It is typically danced to disco music, but can also be danced to other types of music with a similar tempo and rhythm. The dance is characterized by its fast footwork and smooth turns and spins, often incorporating syncopated steps and exaggerated arm movements.
WEST COAST SWING
West Coast Swing is a smooth and versatile partner dance that can be danced to a wide range of music genres including pop, blues, and R&B. The dancers are expected to follow a notional narrow rectangular area, commonly known as a "slot". It is often improvisational, making it a fun and creative dance to learn. In West Coast Swing, dancers use compression and leverage to create the signature stretch and connection between partners.
LINDY HOP
Lindy Hop is a popular swing dance style that originated in the late 1920s and early 1930s in African American communities in Harlem, New York City. Lindy Hop incorporates elements of tap, jazz, and Charleston, as well as its own improvisational style. Lindy Hop is characterized by its lively, syncopated rhythms and its emphasis on partnership and musicality, making it a popular choice for both social dancing and performance.
NIGHTCLUB TWO STEP
Nightclub Two Step is a popular social dance that is slow, romantic, and perfect for dancing to slow pop and love songs. The dance is known for its smooth, fluid movements and can be danced in small spaces, making it a great option for crowded dance floors. The dance has a relaxed and elegant style, with dancers moving gracefully across the floor in a series of steps and turns.
COUNTRY WESTERN DANCES
Country Western dances encompass a variety of styles, including the Two Step, Three Step, and Shuffle. These dances typically feature smooth gliding movements and incorporate elements of swing, waltz, and other partner dances. They are often danced to country music.
Learn Swing Dances In Hornsby
Have you ever wanted to learn Swing dancing?
Are you looking for something fun to do after work?
Wanting to get more social and meet friendly people along the way?
If so, then look no further!
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We can guide absolute beginners through the fundamentals of some of the most popular Swing dance styles.
Don't worry if you have two left feet or no experience, our syllabus and friendly experienced instructors will get you started in no time!
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