Swing dancing is a lively style of social dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner. Considered both hip and cool, swing dancing is a favorite among social dancers of all ages.  Swing is a non-progressive dance performed in one spot, so it's very convenient on a crowded dance floor.

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Basic Step

     1&2: Triple step to the left (left-right-left)

             or Single Step to the left
     3&4: Triple step to the right (right-left-right)

             or Single Step to the right
     5. Step backward with your left foot
     6. Weight shifts to your right foot (rock step)

     

The basic rhythm is 4/4 timing utilizing a basic 6 count step.  The basic count is 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5,6. It's known as a triple step swing. The basic pattern is triple step, triple step, and a rock step.  When you're starting out you can replace the triple step with a single step.   

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Basic Step

     1&2: Triple step to the right (right-left-right)

              or single step to the right
     3&4: Triple step to the left (left-right-left)

              or single step to the left
     5: Step backward with your right foot
     6: Weight shifts to your left foot (rock step)


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