Swing is a partner dance. The couple dancing consists of a lead and follow. |
Swing, generally, is danced to "swing" music. Some of the swing greats have been Count Basie, Woody Herman, Ella Fitzgerald, and many, many others.
Popular swing dances include:
Lindy Hop -- Charleston -- East Coast Swing (aka: Triple step 6 count swing or single step Rockabilly swing)-- Balboa -- Collegiate Shag -- [Carolina Shag]? -- [Boogie Woogie]?-- and others.
[Country Swing]? is yet another division of swing with a largely distinct culture. [WestCoast Swing]? is danced in the same environment as Country Swing and more widely know among the country swing dancers.
Swing is a partner dance. The couple dancing consists of a lead and follow. As with all swing dancing the lead and follow must have a connection.