All of these dances below were inspired, developed and brought to life
through the Black American & African American communities, homes, and the spaces
where this community were more welcomed to create, be themselves and create history.
through the Black American & African American communities, homes, and the spaces
where this community were more welcomed to create, be themselves and create history.
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Blues Dancing1905 to Today
Blues Dancing is a series of dances such as the Shuffle, Slow Drag, Stroll, Struttin' and more that have roots older than all the Swing dances below. With origins in the South from people enslaved, then new dances from the Great Migration up the Delta, to dances in the North East with highlights in Chicago, NYC's Harlem Renaissance and all over the nation. Today this style is very welcoming to many with a wide range of tempos and moods. A social Blues dance today is often a mix of different Blues dances whether is Partnered or Solo. |
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Charleston
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Balboa & Bal-Swing1930s/1940s to Today
Balboa, aka Bal, has origins from Balboa Island in Irvine California and got going in 1930's. Inspired by everything happening in Charleston & Lindy Hop on the East Coast, Balboa came about in Southern California due to VERY crowded dance floors and VERY fast music. This dance takes less space on the floor, so yes, NY today loves to have this style at our fingers tips for crowded nights and small dance floors. |
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Lindy Hop1930s/40s to TodayBig Band is a classic sound for Lindy Hop. Made popular in Harlem and caught on fast from dance floors to films. Wide range of tempos and the imfamous 'Swing Out' move. Dance with a friend, family member, lover or someone you just met, this shared rhythm language gets you both going.
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