Swing
History
The Lindy (Swing) picked up where the Charleston left off. It has “swing-outs”, “break-aways”, and “shine-steps”. With the birth of “Swing” music in the mid-1930’s, the Lindy climbed the social ladder. In August of 1935, at the Palomar Ballroom, bandleader Benny Goodman played a Fletcher Henderson arrangement of “Stompin’ at the Savoy”. The rest, as they say, is history. The dance craze swept the nation, and depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy Hop, or the Swing. This most uniquely American dance is enjoyed all over the world.
Characteristics
A side step or a triple step (shuffle) followed by a rock step done to a lively music is the fundamental pattern for this dance.
East Coast Swing, its cousins and Foxtrot are some of only truly American styles of ballroom dancing. East Coast was born from Lindy Hop and the Charleston. In the 1920’s and 30’s when “close dancing” was spreading across the United States, East Coast was a growing child in the night clubs in Harlem. The energy fun and rapid pace of East Coast spread quickly across America and eventually to other countries as well. Indianapolis swing dancing has grown ever more popular over the past decades and is making a huge name for itself again. Five Star has an exceptional curriculum for Swing Dancing. Indianapolis boasts great venues for partaking in this popular dance and it is a must learn for anyone wanting to experience dancing.
Swing music is written in 2/4 or 4/4 time. The same music can be used for dances such as the Jitterbug, Shag, Jive,Lindy Hop, etc. Because of its timing versatility, Indianapolis swing dancinghas become a Naptown pastime. You can dance East Coast to Rock, Country, Club genres and many more.
Some important characteristics of this dance are side steps and triple steps. Rock steps are also a fundamental part of basic Swing Dancing. Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios are the studios to receive your Swing instruction from.
Swing is an all around fun dance. East Coast alone can be danced following three different basics; single time, double time and triple time rhythms. Because of its versatility it is a great dance for anyone and for any taste of music. It's an all around fun dance and a great workout. You will move. You will laugh. You will smile. Because of its popularity you will find many locations and events all over the country that will be suitable for this style of dance and its cousins.
When you think of Indianapolis Swing Dancing, think Five Star Dance Studios. When you think about instruction in Swing Dancing, Indianapolis Five Star Dance Studios should come to mind.
