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Dance History

Articles on many forms of swing dancing and their unique histories.

     We attempt always to get our information from the most reputable sources. Knowing your roots is vital to understanding what you're doing on the dance floor. Also preservation of these dance forms as they originally were is necessary for future generations to understand and truly appreciate this art form we call Swing. If you would like to contribute or critique please contact us.

Written by: Forrest Outman of P.S.G. Tampa Bay, FL

Chief contributors are:  Lance Benishek of Minneapolis, MN, and Peter Loggins of Los Angeles, CA

Vintage (pre-1950) Traveling Dances Spot Dances Group Dances  Shag, Fox Trot, One Step, Peabody, Quickstep, Two Step  Balboa, Lindy, Lindy Hop, Swing (Bal-Swing), Eastern Swing, Western Swing Big Apple, Dean’s Shim Sham,  Frankie’s Shim Sham, Leonard Reed’s Shim Sham, Tranky Doo   Modern (post-1950) Traveling Dances Spot Dances Group Dances Progressive/C&W Two-Step Blues, Boogie Woogie, Carolina Shag, East Coast, Swing, Hand Dancing, Hustle, Jive, Le Roc, Night Club, Two-Step, Pony Swing, Push Whip, Rock n’ Roll, St. Louis Shag, Steppin, West Coast Swing Four Play, Jitterbug Stroll, Lindy-Rueda, Bal-Rueda