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Shag (Carolina)

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A slotted partner dance with an emphasis on the leader's nimble footwork, from the Carolinas in the 1940s.

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Swing Jive

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An amalgamation of Jive and Swing, known for being easy to learn with none of the intricate timings or footwork.

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Western Swing

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A variety of swing dance influenced by country-western culture, often danced to country-western music.

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Jive

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A lively dance style introduced in the 1930s and later incorporated into the Latin branch of International style ballroom dancing.

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Modern Jive

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A dance style derived from swing and rock-and-roll that simplifies footwork, making it easy to learn and perform.

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St. Louis Shag

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A fast, energetic dance with a distinctive knee action, originating from the midwestern USA.

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Retro Swing

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A revival of vintage swing styles that became popular in the 1990s, combining elements of Lindy Hop, Jive, and others.

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Blues Dance

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A dance style with a focus on improvisation and personal expression, traditionally danced to blues music.

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D.C. Hand Dance

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A style of swing originating in Washington D.C., with smooth footwork and sophisticated partner work.

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West Coast Swing

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A smoother, more sophisticated style that is danced in a slot, originating from the West Coast of the USA during the 1940s.

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Hollywood Style

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A style of Lindy Hop popularized in Hollywood movies, characterized by high aerials and showy movements.

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Boogie-Woogie

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An energetic rock and roll style that evolved from East Coast Swing in the late 1940s and 1950s.

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Hand Jive

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A hand-focused dance containing a series of hand and arm movements, popularized in the 1950s.

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Jitterbug

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An umbrella term for various types of swing dance, typically characterized by high energy and bounce.

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Savoy Style

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A style of Lindy Hop named after the Savoy Ballroom, noted for its high energy, fast footwork, and aerials.

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Charleston Swing

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A high-energy style that incorporates kicks and is characteristic of the 1920s, often integrated into Lindy Hop.

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Acrobatic Rock'n'Roll

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A highly athletic form of swing dance with a focus on aerial stunts and acrobatics, popular in Europe.

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Lindy Hop

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A vibrant and acrobatic style of dance originating from the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Jumpin' Jive

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A lively swing dance from the big band era, often performed to the iconic song 'Jumpin’ at the Woodside’.

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Balboa

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A close embrace dance with subtle footwork, originating from the Balboa Peninsula of California in the 1930s.

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Imperial Swing

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A dance style developed in St. Louis, USA, characterized by a fixed slot, smooth moves, and bouncing action.

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Gypsy Swing

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A style of swing dancing influenced by the gypsy jazz music of Django Reinhardt and characterized by unique styling.

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Shag (Collegiate)

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A partner dance featuring hopping and kicking movements, popular in the 1930s and associated with collegiate culture.

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Swing Rueda

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A group style of swing where couples form a circle and follow a caller's instructions, similar to Salsa Rueda.

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East Coast Swing

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A simpler, 6-count variation ideal for beginners and developed by dance studios in the 1940s.

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