| In the 1940's, swing was all the rage with fashionable | | | | Instead of listening to a disc jockey jabber away on |
| young people. The upbeat music and energetic | | | | the radio, pop in a swing CD and tap along to the |
| dancing was just the remedy for the wartime blues. | | | | beat on the steering wheel. Then, when it comes |
| Today, this fun and lively style of dance continues to | | | | time to go to a swing club, the music will be so |
| be popular among the young and old alike. Anyone | | | | familiar that moving to it will be like second nature. |
| can have success with swing dancing if they keep a | | | | The most important thing to do in order to have |
| few basic things in mind. | | | | success with this exciting form of dancing is to have |
| One of the things that make swing dancing so much | | | | fun. Swing dancing is all about letting loose and being |
| fun is that it is a throwback to a time gone by. To | | | | free. Do not worry about doing each step exactly |
| really get into the spirit, try dressing in traditional | | | | right but instead, focus on getting into the spirit of |
| swing attire. For the guys, this might mean a classy | | | | the music and having a great time. |
| fedora, silk tie or even a zoot suit. The ladies might | | | | Swing dancing has captivated so many hearts and |
| consider sporting wrist length gloves or a lovely silk | | | | bodies for generations because of its positive |
| scarf in their hair. Dressing the part is a great way | | | | message of fun and good cheer. Few things are |
| for dancers to really feel like they are experiencing | | | | more fun than dressing up in traditional swing style |
| swing dance in its heyday. | | | | and taking a spin around the dance floor. Just |
| Another way to prepare for a night of swing dancing | | | | remember to have fun and get into the spirit, and it |
| is to listen to swing music at home or in the car. | | | | is easy to find swing dancing success. |