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Swing & Lindy Hop in Canada
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Swing is a group of related street dances
that evolved from Lindy Hop. Swing is a partner
dance, where the couple consists of a leader and
follower, who share a connection.
In the late 1920's in Harlem Lindy Hop
was breaking out wherever people were
partying... But it wasn't until the opening of
the Savoy Ballroom that Lindy Hop got its name
and a home. At the Savoy the Lindy Hop got
hotter and hotter, as people danced to the top
Big Bands in the land. And it got better and
better, as the popular Saturday night
competitions pushed good dancers to greatness.
New steps were born every day.
The styling got refined and was executed
so well that the dance was a joy to watch as
well as do. When it looked like it couldn't get
any better, a young dancer named Frankie "Musclehead"
Manning created the first airsteps in 1935, and
the Lindy Hop soared.
Warning - listening to swing music is
addictive!!! Here are some names to look out for
at your local CD shop. You can get started with
some good, cheap compilations... Count Basie,
Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald,
Duke Ellington, Billie Holliday, Glenn Miller,
Cab Calloway, Loius Prima, Frank Sinatra, Big
Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue, Harry
Connick Jnr. |
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Swing Dance
Calgary - Calgary |
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To preserve and promote early jazz and swing
music, the dances they inspired, and
environments in which people can actively enjoy
this music and dance.
www.swingdancecalgary.com |
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Dalhousie
Swing Dance Society |
We are a bunch of university students keeping
great music and dancing alive. The Dalhousie
Swing Dance Society was founded by the great
Emily Inrig.
www.dalswing.tk |
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Hamilton |
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Danceline
Studios - Hamilton Ontario |
We offer social and competitive programs.
Beginner to advanced instruction in Ballroom,
Swing, Latin, and Country styles of dance.
www.dancelinestudios.com |
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HAMMER HOPPERS
* LINDY HOP - Hamilton Ontario |
Hamilton Swing dancing, in Ontario Canada, come
and see the lindy, it is our specialty, learn
fast lindy, free swing classes.
hammer.jacquioakley.com |
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Montreal
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Studio 88
Swing - Montreal |
Montreal's most versatile swing dance school. It
teaches everything from Lindy Hop to Balboa,
Shag, East Coast Swing and Charleston..
www.swinginmontreal.com |
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Swing
Connexion Studios - Montreal |
Tailor-made for complete beginners in swing
dancing, this class has everything you need to
have fun on the dance floor after just one hour.
www.swingconnexion.com |
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Montreal Swing
- Montreal |
Swing, Lindy Hop, burlesque, dance courses and
everything retro in Montreal, Quebec. Montreal's
home of Lindy Hop and Swing related topics.
www.montrealswing.com |
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Ottawa Swing
Dance Society
- 276-8157 |
Swing dance and culture in Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada. now showcasing a variety of swing
dances, East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Balboa and
West Coast Swing.
www.swingottawa.ca |
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The River City
Swing Dance Club - Saskatoon |
Saskatoon based Lindy Hop organisation
dedicated to the promotion and preservation of
authentic swing dancing from the 20's, 30's and
40's.
www.swingkids.com |
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Toronto Swing Dance Society
- Toronto
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Nice dance floors, clean air, nice, clean music,
never too loud, many good dance partners who are
primarily motivated by their love of dance.
www.dancing.org |
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North West Swing Dance Club
- Vancouver
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Our dances are held on the second and fourth
Sundays of each month at the Polish Hall in
Vancouver. Starts 5:30, 1hr West Coast Swing.
Then a dance party.
www.northwestswingdance.org |
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Jungle Swing
- Vancouver
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We are Vancouver's Classic Swing Dance
specialists, providing you with the best Swing
classes and dances! Learn Lindy Hop, Charleston
and Blues.
www.jungleswing.ca |
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Dance Town
- Vancouver - 604-437-9464
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Maggie’s “Best in the City” Social Dances are a
blast of energy and excitement.
Singles-couples-newcomers are encouraged to
attend.
www.dance-town.com |
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2 Can Dance Company
- Vancouver - 604-812-5032
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West Coast Swing
courses in social dancing at a reasonable
cost. We teach private, semi-private & group
lessons, we also providing dance demonstrations.
www.2candance.com |
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Suburban Swing - Vancouver
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Jason Warner has been involved in swing clubs &
events around Abbotsford such as, UCFV in both
Abbotsford & Chilliwack; The Lions Loft; Apollo
Gym.
www.suburbanswing.com |
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