Swing Dance Steps
Posted by the author on March 3rd, 2011
Have you ever learned the swing dance steps? If no, you are missing out my friend. This is one of the most enjoyable hobbies I have ever gotten into. It’s not only fun and interesting— it’s an extremely effective workout as well. Find out more about swing dancing basic steps and enjoy a more fit and exciting lifestyle when you do!
The basic footwork pattern for swing is the quick step and the rock step. If you’re a man, take a small step with your left foot at count 1. Close it quickly with your right foot and take another small left step on count 2, this time don’t close your feet together. Shift your weight to the right foot on count 1 again, close the space with the left foot and take a step to the right on count 2. On the third count 1, take a back step with using the left foot and rock your weight to the right foot for count 2.
This is the ballroom dance steps for the man’s part in swing. For the woman, take a step with your right foot on count 1, bring the left foot together with the right and take another right step on count 2. Do not close the distance. Shift the weight to the left foot. The woman also takes a back step with the right foot creating a small distance with the partner. These steps are repeated whenever needed as it is the framework of the entire dance.
The music for this particular ballroom dance is moderately fast, so be prepared when you attempt to dance the swing. Some forms of swing include the Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Boogie Woogie, Rock and Roll and the Jive. Don’t forget to always smile. When it looks like you’re enjoying what you’re doing, the audience will have fun with you as well.