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Diagrammatic Analysis – Swing Action in Foxtrot
Barry Gasson provides an analysis of the swing action in Foxtrot. Including a diagram
Perfect 10: The jive
It may be the last but it is by no means the least. One of the fastest and most energetic dances, the jive developed throughout the 20th century and has been influenced by numerous different styles, which are reflected in the choreography danced today.
From Ragtime to Swing
A look at the development of Swing from its early roots in Ragtime and through the Charleston and other dances.