Western Swing Dance Styles: From the Lindy Hop to the Two-Step
Western swing mixes jazz swing timing with country partner connection. You can start dancing most of these styles at any social with just a few core rhythm
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The Cultural Melting Pot: Western Swing’s Roots in Blues, Jazz, and Folk
Western swing took shape in Texas dance halls during the 1930s. It mixes three streams you can pick out on any good recording: blues forms, jazz swing, and
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How to Dance the Western Swing: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Western swing works best when you keep it simple. You and your partner face each other in a loose closed hold, elbows relaxed and a bit of space between yo
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The Birth of Western Swing: How Bob Wills and Milton Brown Fused Jazz with Country
Western swing took shape in 1930s Texas when two former Light Crust Doughboys members began mixing jazz horns and improvisation with fiddle tunes and count
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A Beginner’s Guide to Country Swing Dancing
Country swing dancing blends simple partner patterns with the steady beat of country music. Most new dancers pick it up faster when they focus on rhythm fi
