The Fun and Upbeat Swing
Swing is a spot dance enjoyable by most dancers because of its carefree and relaxed style, . There are many iterations of Swing dance, including: Rock & Roll, Jive, Lindy Hop, Charleston, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing. East Coast Swing and Jive are “Ballroom Swing” dances, so they are two of the most popular styles of Swing dancing today. The various speeds of Swing music are excellent training tools for quick footwork, so swing dance lessons will add comfort and ease in most other rhythm dances. After practising the steps, dancers will find Swing dancing to be a fun and exciting dance to learn because of its relaxed style and upbeat music. Join fun and energetic swing dance lessons in Barrie and Innisfil! Perfect for beginners and couples, our expert instructors make learning easy. Try swing dancing today!
Characteristics
The most common form of Swing dancing is East Coast Swing because of its triple-step patterns with syncopated timing. Swing dancing is casual and energetic in appearance, so it is lots of fun to dance. Swing music is in 2/4 or 4/4 time and so the count is 1,2,3-and-4,5-and-6.
Popular Swing Music
All I Do is Dream of You – Michael Bublé
It’s About That Walk – Prince
Smack Dab in the Middle – Joe Williams
