All that Swing
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This document discusses the history and styles of swing dancing. It provides examples of classic swing band leaders and songs from the 1930s-40s era like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Glen Miller. It also mentions more modern neo-swing and electro-swing artists. The document outlines the origins and moves of lindy hop dancing which evolved in Harlem in the 1920s-30s. It notes how swing dancing saw a revival in the 1990s and is now popular around Europe with workshops and parties, especially in Sweden.
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All that Swing
- 1. ... all that’ Swing! Swing time is good time, Good time is better time.
- 2. Swing Benny Goodman - Sing, Sing, Sing Duke Ellington - It don’t need a thing Glen Miller - In the Mood Count Baise - Jumpin at the Woodside Louis Prima - Jump, Jive, An’ Wail
- 3. Neo Swing Cherry Poppin’ Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - Big And Bad The Atomic Fireballs - Swing Sweet Pussycat Brain Setzer - Gimme Some Rhythm Daddy
- 4. Electro Swing Caravan Palace - Dragons Chinese Man - I’ve got that tune Kormac - Jubilee Movits - Äppelknyckarjazz
- 6. Lindy Hop evolved 20s - 30s Harlem, NYC Ballrooms with Big Bands African-American background
- 7. featured Hollywood American Troops Frankie Manning: Hellzapoppin
- 8. fun, goofy energetic improvised open
- 9. Bounce Backstep Walk/Kick/Triple/ step Swing Out Turns
- 10. We are Nerds Go wild with style: Dance Clothes / Shoes Hair Ballroom floor Music
- 11. Revival revival since 90ies bigger push recently ‘International‘ Teachers All over europe: workshops, parties ‘Mecca’ in Sweden: Herräng
- 12. Swing Dance @ Berlin Jeder ist Tanzbar Clärchens Ballhaus Kater Holzig, Wilde Renate, Frannz, Lovelite, Bassy, Lisbeth, Horst, Red Cat, Bohaime Sauvage, Fuchs&Elster ...
- 13. Thank You! hopit.de sc.com/hopit
- 14. What’s next 6:30pm - Part II: Swing dance taster on roof terrace 10:00pm - Part III: Top Shelf Jazz Concert at 3 Schwestern - Kreuzberg