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East
Coast Swing |
This is the easiest
style for beginners to learn--a good place to start! Coming
straight out of the Lindy (as a 6-count "break-step"),
the Eastcoast Swing (sometimes called 'Jitterbug') evolved
into a dance all its own. It is danced to up-tempo swing
sounds, and is easy and fun to learn! |
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Lindy
Hop |
From the late 1920s
and early 30s, Lindy Hop is the original style of swing
with an 8-count circular basic. With lots of kicks and
“character moves”, it’s the most “show-stopping”
style. |
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Smooth
Lindy / West Coast Swing |
This style of Lindy
is sometimes called 'Smooth,' 'Westcoast Swing,' or 'Hollywood
Style,' and is the official State Dance of California!
It moves on a straight line slot, and combines 6-count
and 8-count rhythms using triple steps. |
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Jitterbug Stroll
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This popular dance
was created at the “Jitterbug” dance club in
London and is now done at Swing camps the world over. |
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The
Madison
|
This 1950s dance
was featured in the film “Hair Spray” and is
enjoying a strong revival. |
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Shim
Sham
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This is a classic
Swing/Tap dance from the ’30s and ’40s. At PBDA
we close our Saturday Night Swing Dances with it every
week. |
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Balboa
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Originating in Southern California, Balboa is a smooth eight count dance
done in a tightly closed position with subtle and intricate footwork.
It allows an easy break (a chance to breathe!) during fast swing songs.
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Collegiate
Shag
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Popular around
the country in the 1930s, this dance is done close to
your partner with fast and fancy footwork. Similar to
Balboa, it has a look and feel all its own. |
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Rhythm
and Turns
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This class will
help you to feel the rhythm and timing of turns and to
understand the footwork of various types of spins |
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Advanced
Performance Routines for Lindy Hoppers
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(Level II and Up)
Learn the “Lindy Chorus” - a choreographed routine
with the goal of performing at our own Saturday Night
Swing Dances, or Disneyland’s “Jump Jive Boogie
Swing Party” this Summer. |
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Performance
Class for Swing Dancers
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(Level II and Up,
in ANY STYLE OF SWING) Learn a choreographed Swing routine
with the goal of performing at our own Saturday Night
Swing Dances! |
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Dips
and Tricks |
(For All Styles
of Swing) Learn some of those flashy moves that don’t
require mats or spotters (no aerials here) that will “wow”
an audience. |
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Swing
Rueda
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(Must know Lindy
Hop basic step.) Learn this fun dance that uses a “caller”
and continuously changes partners while moving in a circle. |
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