Social Ballroom Dance
SOCIAL BALLROOM
DANCE ORIGINS
Emmylou Cortez Nicolas
BS Biology 1A
Prof. Felipa Oliquino
PE 2
SWING DANCING HISTORY
The swing dance is not a single form/kind of dance but a group of various dances which developed in the earlier half of the twentieth century. These dance forms flourished with jazz or swing style of music. The origin of these swing dances can be traced back to the vernacular African-American dance forms. Today, the most popular form of swing dancing is Lindy Hop. In fact, many of the swing dance forms have descended from Lindy Hop. Other dances included in the category of swing dancing are Shag, Blue, Balboa, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Rock and Roll, Hand Dancing, Modern Jive, etc.
History of Swing Dancing
The art of swing dancing is influenced by many cultures and traditions. Apart from the Lindy Hop, various swing dancing forms have evolved from Charleston, Fox Trot, Tango and Waltz. The close dancing forms, Tango and Waltz were introduced in USA in the beginning of the twentieth century. Earlier, these dances were not accepted by the society; however, with rise in their popularity in Paris, the Waltz and Tango became instant hits in America. The dances like Truckin', Shim Shammy and Black Bottom are known to have preceded the swing dancing craze in the US. Variations that occurred in swing dances were numerous. Out of them, the West Coast Swing used a pattern of 6 beats. One can perform the West Coast Swing with any form of music. The East Coast Swing is similar to the West Coast Swing in terms of beats (6 beats are used). This dance includes stepping side-to-side. One has to take a step backwards after every three steps.
Swing Dancing of 1930s
The 1930s history of swing dancing is presented in the paragraphs below.
Balboa: This form of dance evolved in Southern California; it was generally performed as a ballroom dance. The Balboa swing dance is performed in a close embrace and quick footwork is its specialty.
DANCE ORIGINS
Emmylou Cortez Nicolas
BS Biology 1A
Prof. Felipa Oliquino
PE 2
SWING DANCING HISTORY
The swing dance is not a single form/kind of dance but a group of various dances which developed in the earlier half of the twentieth century. These dance forms flourished with jazz or swing style of music. The origin of these swing dances can be traced back to the vernacular African-American dance forms. Today, the most popular form of swing dancing is Lindy Hop. In fact, many of the swing dance forms have descended from Lindy Hop. Other dances included in the category of swing dancing are Shag, Blue, Balboa, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Rock and Roll, Hand Dancing, Modern Jive, etc.
History of Swing Dancing
The art of swing dancing is influenced by many cultures and traditions. Apart from the Lindy Hop, various swing dancing forms have evolved from Charleston, Fox Trot, Tango and Waltz. The close dancing forms, Tango and Waltz were introduced in USA in the beginning of the twentieth century. Earlier, these dances were not accepted by the society; however, with rise in their popularity in Paris, the Waltz and Tango became instant hits in America. The dances like Truckin', Shim Shammy and Black Bottom are known to have preceded the swing dancing craze in the US. Variations that occurred in swing dances were numerous. Out of them, the West Coast Swing used a pattern of 6 beats. One can perform the West Coast Swing with any form of music. The East Coast Swing is similar to the West Coast Swing in terms of beats (6 beats are used). This dance includes stepping side-to-side. One has to take a step backwards after every three steps.
Swing Dancing of 1930s
The 1930s history of swing dancing is presented in the paragraphs below.
Balboa: This form of dance evolved in Southern California; it was generally performed as a ballroom dance. The Balboa swing dance is performed in a close embrace and quick footwork is its specialty.