What kind of music is West Coast Swing?
Modern West Coast Swing is not dependent on the music genre and can be danced to any music in 4/4 tempo. The basic music for West Coast Swing is generally the Blues, which offers a rhythm with swung eighth notes.
Who started West Coast Swing?
Dance History Resources Brian Barakauskas is the founder of West Coast Swing Online. A UCWDC hall of fame member (2017) Over the last 20 years Brian had taught people in over 25 countries around the world.
Who started swing dance?
As we said above, swing dancing originated in Harlem during the 1920s with jazz music, and it was called “Lindy Hop.” Cab Calloway was one of the band leaders who developed the type of music that lent itself to the bouncy movements of swing.
When is the West Coast Swing Dutch Open?
Dutch Open West Coast Swing 2021 Mar 25 2021 – Mar 28 2021
Which is the oldest swing competition in the world?
This will be the US Open Swing Dance Championships 37th year, which makes it the oldest swing competition in the world. Reunite with old friends and meet new ones. We invite you to come and become part of the US Open tradition. Swing fans, don’t just hear about The Open, BE THERE!
Which is the most challenging swing dance event?
More competitors come to The Open to perform their swing routines than any other event in the world. Dancers consider The US Open to be the most challenging and exciting swing competition on the planet. Spectators get to witness the most amazing dance performances that will be seen in one place, at one time.
How much is the US Open Swing event?
Swing fans, don’t just hear about The Open, BE THERE! WE LOVE THE OPEN – CELEBRATING 38 YEARS OF MEMORIES for $38 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION – STILL AVAILABLE! For only $38 you can watch this video event when it is first broadcast, and you can watch it later for up to a year!