Cut-A-Rug D.J. & Dance Enterprises teaches the many forms of Swing Dancing. Swing is not a dance but a category of several different types of dances. The primary Swing Dance is the Jitterbug. The Single Time Jitterbug, Double Time Jitterbug, Triple Time Jitterbug (aka. East Coast Swing), and West Coast Swing are taught.
Jitterbug Course
The Single Time Jitterbug is the primary dance which is taught in this course. The East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing are taught occasionally in this course.
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The Single Time Jitterbug (aka: Single Swing) is a 6 beat rhythm which consists of 4 steps. The first 2 steps are always done on the 1st & 3rd beat of the measure. This dance is done to the fast swing music.
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The Double Time Jitterbug (aka: Double Swing) is a 6 beat rhythm which consists of 4 steps. The first 2 steps are always done on the 2nd & 4th beat of the measure. Either a touch or kick are done on the 1st & 3rd beat of the measure. This dance is done to the moderate to fast swing music.
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The Triple Time Jitterbug (aka: East Coast Swing or Triple Swing) is a 6 beat rhythm which consists of 8 steps. The first 6 steps are 2 triple steps done on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th beats of the measure. This dance is done to the slow swing music and rock & roll music.
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The West Coast Swing is a 6 beat & 8 beat rhythm which consists of 8 steps and more. This dance is the most difficult to learn. This dance is known as a slot dance which has a forward and backward movement. This dance is done to the slow swing music, rock & roll music, and rhythm & blues music.
Step Descriptions and Recommended Music
Click below for the Philadelphia Swing Dance Society Web Site
Rev: 1/5/05