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The article focuses on Brittany Nicholas a swing and dance captain and discusses her role in the Broadway production of "& Juliet" and her recognition as an ensemble member with the most Broadway credits receiving the Legacy Robe.

The article focuses on the performance of dancer LaTasha Barnes at the dance production "SWING OUT" choreographed by Caleb Teicher in Virginia. Topics include the importance of this performance to her dance career, her excellence in Black vernacular, early jazz, house and hip hop dances, her performance at "The Jazz Continuum" commissioned by Works & Process at the Guggenheim Museum, her education and family background, and the start of her dance training at home.

The article focuses on the involvement of performers, called swings, in Broadway musicals. Topics discussed include the importance of swings in Broadway musicals particularly during the pandemic, the roles of swings in musicals, their earnings from musicals, the challenges facing swings in their job, and the mistakes being committed by swings.

The article reviews the dance performance "Sw!ng Out," choreographed by Caleb Teicher, at the Joyce Theater in New York City.

The article provides suggestions on how to create an elegant topline in the ballroom dances. Topics discussed include definition of topline in the swing dances and tango, key areas where dancers can develop bumps in their ideal pathway to a smooth slope, and simple fix if the right shoulder is too prominent and the smooth curve of the topline is broken.

The article presents list of several dance schools in Great Britain which include Atherton Dance Centre, Morley College and Avon Dancers' Club along with information on the Birmingham Swing Festival to be held in Birmingham, England from November 17-19, 2017.

The article presents a directory of dance schools and classes in the Great Britain including the Bruce's School of Dance, and a calendar of dancing events in the Great Britain from February to May 2016 including the Valentine's Swing, and the South of England Latin American Championships.

The article focuses on the Up High, an aerials and lifts course for swing and jive dancers, offered at PANA Dance Co., created by dance teachers Nina Daines and Patrick Hood in London, England. Topics discussed include accreditation of the dance teachers with qualifications from the Royal Academy of Dance, the International Teachers' Dance Association and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, building up moves such as Swing Around and Floor Sweep; and importance of practice in dance.

The article provides a guide to different approaches to teaching the Lindy hop. Topics discussed include school of thought that is followed by those who believe in teaching principles, concepts and technique before moves, factor that is important if one wanted to teach someone to dance, and components of a dance which includes music, history, and principles.

The article offers information on dancing classes in Florida. National champion, dance teacher and 1stDanz Studio owner Cindy-Lee Overton offers Fort Myers residents the chance to experience her sensuous West Coast Swing and high-energy Lindy Hop while in Bonita Springs, Lori Foeher of Dance Life invites dancers to weekly parties in her state-of-the-art ballroom. The Southwest Florida Swing Dance Club was formed by Overton and Paul Stewart in 2012 to connect dance communities in the state.

The article profiles singer Katy Perry. She grew up as the middle child of two Evangelical ministers. Her look evolved when she took up swing-dancing classes in her hometown of Santa Barbara, California. She reveals that her fashion style was influenced by cartoon characters, like Judy Jetson, Betty Boop and Wonder Woman. It describes her collaboration with stylist Johnny Wujek.

A calendar of events in Indianapolis, Indiana for December 2010 is presented including Holiday Author Fair, Friday Night Swing Dance, and Peewinkle's Christmas Puppet Show.

Interviews with several celebrities about their favorite pastimes are presented. Disc Jockey Nina Las Vegas details how she entered the music industry. Miss Universe Australia and "Celebrity Masterchef" contestant Rachael Finch loves to cook treats such as cupcakes, muffins, slices and cakes. Champion swing dancers Kat Galang and Trudi Pickering reveals the skills needed in swing dancing.

The article focuses on the efforts of dance educator Tamii Sakurai in teaching tap dance to her students, as of July 2016. Topics include the introduction of musical concepts in dance classes of Sakurai, information on her education at the CUNY (City University of New York ) Hunter College and her works with the American Tap Dance Foundation. It also offers step-by-step instruction for learning swing rhythm.

The article offers suggestions on swing dance Lindy hop and mentions Hollywood movies that feature California dancers. Topics discussed include styles of blues dance that need several levels of techniques to be executed, Tuck Turn or Change Places that can be vehicle for personal creativity and specific moves that make dance rich.

The article discusses the history of the West Coast Swing (WCS) dance steps. The steps of WCS were documented by Laure Haile in the 1940s, with heavy influence by Dean Collins. Collins, who is credited for the dance step, danced in and choreographed for RKO Pictures in Los Angeles, California after being awarded the Dancer of the Year in 1936. The details of the dance step are also given.

The article focuses on the history of jive. This dance genre reportedly comes from the tradition of the lindy hop but its name has an elusive background. This dance genre is characterized by styles of earlier dances and elements that fit the swing genre. Also called lindy and jitterbug, the dancers also incorporate jazz steps and acrobatics.

A chart is presented that shows a dance routine named Sydney Swing performed by Steven Shaw and Helen Blackburn at the classical sequence section of the Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association (NCDTA) dance competition.

The article offers several suggestions for learn renverse ballet. It includes recommendations to moving slowly through the progression of positions that will help you coordinate your arms and legs; to avoid over-rotating, focus on holding turnout in the supporting leg, and don't let side arm swing behind body; and to keep the arms in first position until you move the leg to ecarte.

The article presents a calendar of events to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. The performances by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are highlighted. The East Village Opera Company will perform at Clowes Memorial Hall on November 10, 2006. The Jazz Ensemble Swing Dance Concert will be held on November 1, 2006.

An interview with swing dancer Daniel Edgecombe is presented. When asked what he likes about swing dancing, he states that swing dancing allows one to play around music. He states that dancing with a partner is completely different to playing around with one's partner. He states that in swing dancing dance partner does not matter much but the weight changing and counterbalance matters.

Relates the experiences of several dancers in performing swing in Broadway musicals in New York. Challenges in performing swing according to Nicole Powell; Preparation made by Garland Days for his role in the dance "Starlight Express"; Approaches of Jennifer Harrison Newman to her dance rehearsals for the "Lion King."

The article reports that as Georgia's native son Ray Charles famously said, nighttime really is the right time. Whether one want to bar hop and party down or soak up some jazz and sip fine wine, Atlanta nightlife offers after-dark venues to match every mood. Decked out mostly in jeans and the latest trendy gear--from saggy urban wear and impeccable sneakers to sparkly sequin tops and Phat Pharm jeans--they squeeze onto the jam-packed dance floor and bounce and swing to the sounds of hip-hop artists. It may be a restaurant, but the swanky decor, live music, innovative American cuisine and glorious cocktails attract Atlanta's insatiably stylish trend-chasers nightly to this Poncey-Highland eatery. The Alley Cat Live rock music, vintage Aerosmith album covers plastered on the walls and hot waitresses dressed in black vinyl hot-pants and cat ears make this a classic-rock fan's dream.

Focuses on the Swing Bus London weekend held by the London Swing Dance Society in England in 2004. Host of the event; Focus of several workshops demonstrated by society members Simon Selmon and Taina Kortelainen; Views of Chris Wells, a participant from New York, on the workshops; Participation of the Harlem Hot Shots dance group.

Presents the short story "The Thing About Swing," by Billy Lombardo.

Discusses the exercise aspects of several dance. Swing; Ballroom; Salsa and Latin rhythm.

Profiles Frankie Manning, an African-American swing dancer. Career background; Dance innovations developed by Manning; Awards.

The article reviews a swing dance performance of "Sw!ng Out," by dancer Caleb Teicher and the Braintrust at the Joyce Theatre through October 17, 2021.

The article features Scott Cupit, 2015 Teacher of the Year of the journal. Topics discussed include his foray into the lindy scene after leaving Australia in 1997, opening of dance classes in London, England in 2009 and his teaching culture about the dance swing. It also mentions Cupit's coaching of Brat Pack, one of performance troupes of Swing Patrol, his focus on social dancing and expansion to dance history.