A Beginner's Guide to Swing Dancing in Tampa Bay
Swing, Swing, Swing: Tampa's Dancers Haven't Missed a Beat
By Matthew Kelsey, published Oct 03, 2005
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Swing dancing can be found in many cities throughout the United States, as well as the world. It's like an on-going underground movement. It might not be as high-profile as it once was in the late �90s, but if you know where to find it, there's a goldmine of culture just waiting to be claimed. Across the nation, many people fill dance halls, restaurants and bars dancing to the beats of DJs and local bands playing popular, danceable music every night of the week.� This is especially true in Florida.� But where�can one go to swing dance in Tampa Bay?� I will describe the dance scene�through a beginner's perspective; approaching the moves, music and culture as�a person experiences it for the�very first time.�
The Swing Gang Switch is a social dance where the females rotate among the males and around the room to one song.
Credit: Swing Gang
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Takeaways
- One hour is all the time needed to take the East Coast swing lesson and get onto the dance floor.
- Loose-fitting dance attire is recommended, with shoes that won't come off the feet.
- Swing dancing is a great form of exercise, as well as a great social mixer.
Did You Know?
The three main styles of swing dance are East Coast, West Coast and Lindy Hop.
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