How To Swing Dance

Swing is traditionally danced by a man-and-woman team. Decide who’ll be your gent and who’ll be your lady. Stand facing each other in open position.

You and your partner will always be dancing the same steps on the opposite feet. Basically, you’ll be each other’s mirror image.

On the first “1 a 2,” the man does a left-right-left step to his left side. The woman steps right-left-right to her right.

On the second “1 a 2,” the man does a right-left-right step to his right, back to starting position. The woman steps left-right-left to her left.

On the “1,” the man steps back and away on his left foot, while the woman does the same on her right foot.

On the “2,” both partners shift their weight to the other foot.

Throw on an old swing hit, and practice until you know the sequence by heart.

Swing is a fun, upbeat dance, so keep up that energy, and have a blast!