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Lindy Hop
A vibrant and acrobatic style of dance originating from the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s.
East Coast Swing
A simpler, 6-count variation ideal for beginners and developed by dance studios in the 1940s.
West Coast Swing
A smoother, more sophisticated style that is danced in a slot, originating from the West Coast of the USA during the 1940s.
Charleston Swing
A high-energy style that incorporates kicks and is characteristic of the 1920s, often integrated into Lindy Hop.
Balboa
A close embrace dance with subtle footwork, originating from the Balboa Peninsula of California in the 1930s.
Boogie-Woogie
An energetic rock and roll style that evolved from East Coast Swing in the late 1940s and 1950s.
Shag (Collegiate)
A partner dance featuring hopping and kicking movements, popular in the 1930s and associated with collegiate culture.
Shag (Carolina)
A slotted partner dance with an emphasis on the leader's nimble footwork, from the Carolinas in the 1940s.
Blues Dance
A dance style with a focus on improvisation and personal expression, traditionally danced to blues music.
Hand Jive
A hand-focused dance containing a series of hand and arm movements, popularized in the 1950s.
Jive
A lively dance style introduced in the 1930s and later incorporated into the Latin branch of International style ballroom dancing.
Jitterbug
An umbrella term for various types of swing dance, typically characterized by high energy and bounce.
St. Louis Shag
A fast, energetic dance with a distinctive knee action, originating from the midwestern USA.
Hollywood Style
A style of Lindy Hop popularized in Hollywood movies, characterized by high aerials and showy movements.
Savoy Style
A style of Lindy Hop named after the Savoy Ballroom, noted for its high energy, fast footwork, and aerials.
Imperial Swing
A dance style developed in St. Louis, USA, characterized by a fixed slot, smooth moves, and bouncing action.
Modern Jive
A dance style derived from swing and rock-and-roll that simplifies footwork, making it easy to learn and perform.
Swing Jive
An amalgamation of Jive and Swing, known for being easy to learn with none of the intricate timings or footwork.
D.C. Hand Dance
A style of swing originating in Washington D.C., with smooth footwork and sophisticated partner work.
Acrobatic Rock'n'Roll
A highly athletic form of swing dance with a focus on aerial stunts and acrobatics, popular in Europe.
Jumpin' Jive
A lively swing dance from the big band era, often performed to the iconic song 'Jumpin’ at the Woodside’.
Gypsy Swing
A style of swing dancing influenced by the gypsy jazz music of Django Reinhardt and characterized by unique styling.
Swing Rueda
A group style of swing where couples form a circle and follow a caller's instructions, similar to Salsa Rueda.
Retro Swing
A revival of vintage swing styles that became popular in the 1990s, combining elements of Lindy Hop, Jive, and others.
Western Swing
A variety of swing dance influenced by country-western culture, often danced to country-western music.
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