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Swing Dance Lingo
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Suzy Q
A side-stepping move involving a cross in front or behind, and a hip sway, commonly used in swing and jazz dances.
Swing Out
A foundational Lindy Hop move where partners move from a close position to an open position in a circular fashion.
Triple Step
A basic swing dance step consisting of three small steps taken on two beats of music.
Balboa
A close-embrace swing dance developed in Southern California, suitable for dancing to fast music on crowded floors.
Rock Step
A fundamental movement in swing dancing where one steps back with one foot and then shifts weight back to the other foot.
Kick-ball-change
A dance step that involves a kick followed by a ball-change, which is a quick change of weight from one foot to the other.
Shim Sham
A line dance often performed by swing dancers, originally a tap dance routine from the late 1920s.
Charleston
A high-energy dance that became popular during the 1920s, with distinctive kicks and swinging movements.
Inside Turn
A turn where the follower rotates inwards, towards the leader, typically executed in a swing out or pass-by.
West Coast Swing
A slotted swing dance that emphasizes smoothness and improvisation, incorporating elements from other dance styles.
East Coast Swing
A 6-count dance style that evolved from the Lindy Hop, known for its simplicity and adaptability to various tempos.
Sailor Step
A swing dance step with a characteristic behind-and-in-front crossing movement, reminiscent of nautical movements.
Jitterbug
A high-energy dance style associated with various types of swing dancing, including Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing.
Sugar Push
A West Coast Swing move where the follower is led away and then pushed back into a compressed connection.
Camel Walk
A smooth, undulating body movement resembling the stride of a camel, often linked with the jazz age dances.
Tuck Turn
A swing dance move where the follower is turned under the leader's arm, often initiated from a closed position.
Outside Turn
A turn where the follower rotates away from the leader, often during a swing out or a tuck turn.
Shorty George
A classic jazz step named after a famous tap dancer, characterized by a shuffling walk with bent knees.
Fish Tail
A swing era step where the dancer swings their hips back and forth while keeping the upper body relatively still.
Lindy Hop
A popular swing dance originating in the 1930s, characterized by its lively and improvisational nature.
Boogie Forward
A sequence of steps moving forward, often with added styling to create a groovy movement in swing dancing.
Breakaway
A part of the Lindy Hop where dancers separate from their close position to allow for individual improvisation.
Peckin'
A jazz era step where dancers mimic the pecking motion of a bird, often by bobbing the head and using the hands.
Fall Off the Log
A tap and jazz dance step involving a crossing motion that gives the illusion of slipping or falling.
Truckin'
A swing dance move with walking steps and a thumbing gesture over the shoulder with a light-hearted attitude.
Syncopation
The emphasis on the off-beats or weaker beats in the music, which is a common feature in swing dance rhythms.
Lindy Circle
A Lindy Hop move where partners perform a full rotation together, typically ending up in closed position.
Boogie Back
A rhythmic step back in swing dancing often accompanied by a styling with the arms and upper body.
Texas Tommy
A swing move that involves a follower's spin with an arm hook behind the back, leading into a free spin or another move.
Applejack
A solo jazz step characterized by bending and twisting the legs while the feet remain in place, creating a dynamic effect.
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