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Suzy Q

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A side-stepping move involving a cross in front or behind, and a hip sway, commonly used in swing and jazz dances.

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Swing Out

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A foundational Lindy Hop move where partners move from a close position to an open position in a circular fashion.

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Triple Step

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A basic swing dance step consisting of three small steps taken on two beats of music.

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Balboa

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A close-embrace swing dance developed in Southern California, suitable for dancing to fast music on crowded floors.

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Rock Step

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A fundamental movement in swing dancing where one steps back with one foot and then shifts weight back to the other foot.

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Kick-ball-change

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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.

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Shim Sham

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A line dance often performed by swing dancers, originally a tap dance routine from the late 1920s.

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Charleston

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A high-energy dance that became popular during the 1920s, with distinctive kicks and swinging movements.

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Inside Turn

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A turn where the follower rotates inwards, towards the leader, typically executed in a swing out or pass-by.

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West Coast Swing

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A slotted swing dance that emphasizes smoothness and improvisation, incorporating elements from other dance styles.

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East Coast Swing

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A 6-count dance style that evolved from the Lindy Hop, known for its simplicity and adaptability to various tempos.

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Sailor Step

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A swing dance step with a characteristic behind-and-in-front crossing movement, reminiscent of nautical movements.

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Jitterbug

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A high-energy dance style associated with various types of swing dancing, including Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing.

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Sugar Push

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A West Coast Swing move where the follower is led away and then pushed back into a compressed connection.

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Camel Walk

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A smooth, undulating body movement resembling the stride of a camel, often linked with the jazz age dances.

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Tuck Turn

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A swing dance move where the follower is turned under the leader's arm, often initiated from a closed position.

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Outside Turn

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A turn where the follower rotates away from the leader, often during a swing out or a tuck turn.

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Shorty George

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A classic jazz step named after a famous tap dancer, characterized by a shuffling walk with bent knees.

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Fish Tail

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A swing era step where the dancer swings their hips back and forth while keeping the upper body relatively still.

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Lindy Hop

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A popular swing dance originating in the 1930s, characterized by its lively and improvisational nature.

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Boogie Forward

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A sequence of steps moving forward, often with added styling to create a groovy movement in swing dancing.

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Breakaway

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A part of the Lindy Hop where dancers separate from their close position to allow for individual improvisation.

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Peckin'

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A jazz era step where dancers mimic the pecking motion of a bird, often by bobbing the head and using the hands.

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Fall Off the Log

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A tap and jazz dance step involving a crossing motion that gives the illusion of slipping or falling.

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Truckin'

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A swing dance move with walking steps and a thumbing gesture over the shoulder with a light-hearted attitude.

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Syncopation

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The emphasis on the off-beats or weaker beats in the music, which is a common feature in swing dance rhythms.

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Lindy Circle

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A Lindy Hop move where partners perform a full rotation together, typically ending up in closed position.

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Boogie Back

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A rhythmic step back in swing dancing often accompanied by a styling with the arms and upper body.

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Texas Tommy

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A swing move that involves a follower's spin with an arm hook behind the back, leading into a free spin or another move.

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Applejack

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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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