Swing dancing originated in the 1920’s in New York City where it was called “Jazz dancing.” Swing dancing has evolved and taken many forms over the years but it is still the most popular style of dance for both men and women. Swing dancing is a favorite social dance which is often characterized by flips, turns and lifts. It is usually very energetic, fun and definitely a lot of fun to dance and watch!
Some other styles include break dancing, Latin ballroom dancing, modern and contemporary styles, salsa, break dancing waltz, rumba, cha-cha, break dance, modern and contemporary Latin styles and much more! As you can see, there are many styles of this particular dance. It is important that you determine what you want from your class so that you make sure to attend and learn all the different styles so that you will be prepared. Not all classes teach all the same styles and if you are attending a class that does not teach any of the above mentioned styles, then you may want to attend a different class. There are many great websites online that have videos and images of many different types of dance styles as well as professional dancers. Take some time to check out some of the websites so that you can get an idea of the swing dancing that you would like to do. As you can see, there are many different dance styles and they each have their own unique energy and beauty! If you are interested in learning more about these types of dances, check out some of the available online classes today