Swing Dance Lessons & Classes at Arthur Murray
The Swing is a spot dance with a carefree relaxed style and is a dance easily mastered by most people. The various speeds of music are excellent training for quick footwork and good leading and following which will add comfort and ease in most other rhythm dances. After mastering the patterns both men and women will find Swing a fun and exciting dance to learn and practice.
History of Swing
The Lindy (Swing) picked up where the Charleston left off. It had "swing-outs", "break-aways" and shine-steps". With the birth of "Swing" music in the mid 1930's the Lindy climbed the social ladder. In August of 1935, at the Palomar Ballroom, bandleader Benny Goodman played a Fletcher Henderson arrangement of "Stompin' at the Savory". The rest, as they say, is history. The dance craze swept the nation, and depending on where you lived, it was the Jitterbug, the Lindy Hop or the Swing. Since those days, each successive generation has "discovered" the fun of Swing. This most uniquely American dance is enjoyed all over the world
How to get Started with Swing Dance Classes
All our studios offer private and group swing lessons. Private lessons can be scheduled at your convenience. Call today for your complimentary Swing lesson and be dancing tonight!!!