When it comes to dancing, two things stand out. First, there are multiple styles, which means there’s something for everyone. Second, regardless of the type of dance, this activity makes you feel good. That’s especially true when doing fast and fun steps associated with Swing and Boogie-Woogie.
What’s the difference?
Since West Coast Swing is the most popular style of this genre, we’ll use it as a comparison to Boogie-Woogie. This dance is performed in a slot formation and is danced to modern music. On the other hand, Boogie-Woogie is a six-count dance that incorporates the eight-count Lindy Hop style.
Similar yet unique
Both of these dance styles are a blast. By combining the two, dancers have a much broader range of song choice. As a result, that gives them more liberty with the footwork. All the way around, Swing and Boogie-Woogie mixed is incredibly fun to watch.
Unbelievable talent
At the 2020 “Rock that Swing” festival, couples came from around the country to compete. There, they had the chance to showcase their dance skills and athleticism. With an entire dance floor filled with contestants, people went wild.
Dressed the part
Since both Swing and Boogie-Woogie were popular during the 1930, 1940, and 1950s, it was important for the dancers to dress accordingly. And they did. The men had on suits and thin ties with their hair slicked back and the women cute skirts, bobby socks, and Oxford shoes.
They came out swinging…
…no pun intended. From the very start of the video, which by the way, has now been viewed more than 73,000 times, these dancers are full-speed ahead.
A stand-out
Immediately, it’s apparent that all these dancers know what they’re doing. They keep to the choreographed music perfectly. That is until one guy in a blue suit standing in the front row decides to show off a little.
Choosing a favorite
While everyone who watches this video has a favorite dancer, several people who posted comments agreed that the lady in the plaid skirt was beyond exceptional. One person wrote this, “Can’t keep my eyes off the girl in the plaid skirt.”
The Running Man
A lot of people throw in The Running Man move when dancing to modern music. But in this case, it became a part of the Swing and Boogie-Woogie performance. It’s cool to see something relatively new thrown into a classic.
Wow…the speed
The speed at which these dancers perform is out of this world. Their feet are going so fast that it’s hard to keep up. Even their hands and bodies are lightning-fast. And they don’t stop throughout the over two-minute video.
Spotting the two styles
Remember, West Coast Swing is usually in slot formation. So, that’s easy to spot. But a lot of the footwork these dancers do relate to Boogie-Woogie. This is a perfect balance of the two styles. The level of talent these dancers possess is truly amazing.
Whether you know anything about either style of dance, you’ll appreciate this video. With the fast music and the incredible dancing, you’ll likely feel energized after seeing it. Who knows, you might even be encouraged to go take lessons.
To see these dancers in action, simply click on the video below.
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