Tag: swing dance
2022 National Jitterbug Champions Really Know How to Cut the Rug
"Jitterbug" or swing dancing has been around for nearly 100 years, originating in New York City in the 1920s. But this year's champs couldn't care less how old it is--they make...
Couple’s Intensely Fast Boogie-Woogie Dance Scores Them the Championship
Boogie-woogie is a style of piano playing characterized by its driving rhythm and repetitive patterns that originated in the late 1800s in the United States. It was developed by African American...
Swing Dancers Show Off Smooth Moves Despite Being Paired Up at the Last Minute
For some time now, swing dance has been regaining its popularity. In the 1940s and early 50s, it was the most popular style of dance in the United States. As rock-and-roll...
Couple’s Brilliant Swing Dance Twist on Popular Song Will Blow You Away
It's can be quite fun when people take something familiar and make it fresh and new by putting a twist on it.
Jordan Frisbee and Emeline Rochefeuille were competing in a dance...
This Couple Moved the World with Their Wholesome Throwback Dances
We're used to seeing dancing contest on shows like America's Got Talent or You Think You Can Dance. But here's something you don't see every day: spunky, energetic dances from past...
Street Pianist Plays Boogie Woogie – And Then These Two Start Swing Dancing
Street performances can be fun when the talent is good. Here's a video of a street piano performance that suddenly becomes a dance exhibition, and it's incredible.
Jared Nandra is a street...
Two Teen Dancers Capture National Championship With Swing Routine
An excellent performance takes a lot of effort. We see someone going up to the stage and giving their best shot, but we don't necessarily know how hard they've worked. Yet,...
Couple has been Doing the Carolina Shag for 40+ Years and They’re Still the...
We've written about this couple before but we just can't get enough of their moves, especially when you consider they've been at it since 1981!
Jackie McGee and Charlie Womble are icons...
Young Dancers Smooth Moves Earn 1st Place at National Shag Competition
There is no doubt that Carolina shag dancing is making a comeback! Moreover, people are embracing this style of dancing by lining up to watch the National Shag Dance Championship. And...
Pre-Teen Brother/Sister Hit Dance Floor to Give Judges Performance to Remember
Swing dance was a phenomenal hit during the 1920s and 1940s, also famously known as swing-era. With time, the dance form has gained more attention and improvisation. The fun part Swing...
Master Shag Dancers’ Footwork will Knock Your Socks Off
Shag dancing has come from a humble start on the beaches of South Carolina decades ago to a highly recognized art form with stars and championships. Here's a couple that's made...
Swing Dancers Win First Place With Hypnotic Twist on Classic Moves
In my opinion, swing dance is one of the most thrilling dance styles ever to be invented. Many perfect this style seamlessly on the dance floor without having the chance to...
Couple Dances Outdoor Boogie All Along Norwegian River – Beautiful!
I've posted quite a few boogie-woogie dance videos over the years because it's one of my favorite genres. Well here's a video that's a little variation on that theme but I...
Hot Swing Teams Rock the Savoy Cup International Dance Contest
I just can't get enough of these swing dance videos. Their moves are so fast and fun they look like they are improvised but they are so perfectly times, it's clear...
Pro Carolina Shag Couple Tears Up the Floor at National Championships
Here's another post with some incredible Carolina shag dancing. I just can't get enough of it and from what the readers say, they can't either.
This video was taken at the 2022...
Couple Steps on the Floor then Blows Away Crowd with Wild Swing Dance
It's so fun to watch a good swing dance these days, when the the band is rocking and the couple really knows what they are doing. It can take you back...