I found this on youtube.com. This is a "swing jam session" put on by high school teens. Yep, I wrote high school teens. Turns out Swing is coming back! There are high schools that have Swing Dance Competitions. I couldn't believe it either, my friends...but it's true. Now that some kids have something to do where they can show off and dance wherever they are. Maybe it will keep them out of trouble!! Small towns sure could use a dose of this medicine!!
Now about the video. Because they are teens, they have boundless energy and they show it!! Wow they can cut a rug!! I could never move that fast or do those some of those aerials. Anyway, they are fantastic. AND...these moves are not rehearsed. The great thing about Swing is all the subtle cues the lead gives the follower to prepare them for the next move. If you notice, some dancers pick different partners each time. They'd all have to be extremely comfortable with leading and following. There are even guys dancing with guys!!
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Wow. I have always wanted to learn how to swing dance. I've asked Kevin several times to go to a class or something with me, but he insists he's too old or cranky or masculine or something. ;)
Well girl! Smack his behind and get his ass a swingin'! It's lots of fun and if I lived in Fort Wayne, I'd definately take some classes with ya!
Dancing isn't going to take his masculinity away. It actually makes a man more attractive to the opposite sex if he knows how to dance. Does he not know this? :)
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