Where is swing dance originated?

Answer 1

In the mid 1930's, a BOUNCY AND CHEERFUL

DANCE was named the Jitterbug by the band leader

Cab Calloway when he introduced a song in

1934 called "JITTERBUG." The Jitterbug CONSISTED of a few standardized

steps of TWIRLS, splits, somersaults, and it

also had DIFFICULT LIFTS, when the male partner

would lift up the female partner and swing

them around on their backs.

Answer 2

The Hustle dance originated from swing beginning with a simple six count pattern similar to West Coast Swing with a side break , side break , walk walk. Discotheque night clubs around the New York metropolitan area began popularizing the dance in 1974. By 1976 the dance had developed a Latin style with a quicker three count rotation known as the Spanish Hustle ; adopting early patterns from Mambo. Today the Hustle still maintains its three count rotation and Latin styling.

Answer 3

Lindy-hop originated from south Africa and then slaves brought it to the USA.

Answer 4

The Lindy Hop was called the Lindy Hop because of Charles A. Lindburgh's flight across the Atlantic. When he came back everyone was doing a dance that they named the Lindy Hop.

Answer 5

The Swing dance was originated in Harlem, New York

Answer 6

Old Latin America

Answer 7

swing dance