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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.

Provides information on country-western dancing, the latest dance popular among Southern Californians as of 1981. Kind of people attracted to the dance craze; Association of country-western dancing with country-western music; Comparison of country-western dancing with square dancing and swing.

The article discusses tips in creating a good tango. Topics covered include the difference of tango from other standard dances like swing and foxtrot, the important features of the tango dance, and the right posture and movement when dancing the tango. It also discusses the difference of tango and foxtrot in terms of body timing and feet timing, the dynamic changes in tango steps, and the curving character of the tango walk.

The article focuses on James Whitehead who shares his views on swinging and swaying in the waltz. Topics discussed include how different sways are practiced using correct aesthetics across the shoulder line, wonderful swinging which makes one feel the dance, and the application of sway which depends on the introduction part.

The article presents life and career of swing dancer Robert Royston. Topics discussed include his wide knowledge of social dance styles; his lessons cover biomechanics, the shared centre system, habits, motor skills and how we need to create new neural pathways; and his training by studying optimal learning and the Franklin method, which is all about efficiency of movement.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of taking lessons for swing dancing with Desi Brown at the Heights Community Center, Buena Vista Drive, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for doing the swing with release and recovery dance move.

The article presents a guide to the various swing dance styles. It provides information on the origin and variants of the lindy hop style. It provides some basic steps for the lindy hop, Charleston, balboa and collegiate shag styles. Techniques in performing the various swing dance styles are also provided.

Examines factors attributed to the revival of the trendiness of swing music and dance in the United States. Receptiveness of swing among young people stemming from a deep-seated dissatisfaction with post-sixties American life according to author Mark Gauweau Judge; Television commercial of Gap featuring swing music which affirmed the arrival of the trend.

The article discusses the vintage fashion for swing dancers. Topics mentioned include the connection of an interest in retro fashions with the boom in swing dance, the avoidance of many swing dancers of wearing original clothes, and the establishment of The Seamstress of Bloomsbury fashion shop by designer Mike Stephens.

Lists dissertations presented by a final-year undergraduate at a British university. "Shukri Ghanem and the Ottoman Empire 1908-1914," by Andrew Arsan; "'Most Trusty and Beloved': Friendship, Trust and Experience in the Exercise of Informal Power Within the Early Elizabethan Polity--The Case of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton," by Sebastian Walsh; "'Sing Me a Swing Song and Let Me Dance': The Swing Youth and Cultural Dissent in the Third Reich," by Thomas Neuhaus.

Discusses the revival of signature dance of the 1930s known as the swing. Nightclubs that feature these revivals; Punk bands in California that adopted the melodies of jump-blues style of swing; Information on the history and development of these signature dances.

The article offers suggestions for ballroom dance tango which feature stylish, slow, prowling walks that provide a canvas of intention. It mentions full beat value of slow in a smooth, legato action and competitor choreography and body weight feels more towards the heel than for the swing dances. It also mentions rise and fall that is both felt and shown is generated through the centrifugal force of the dance.

The article focuses on swing dance teacher Margaret Batiuchok and her role in New York Swing scene and mentions her dissertation work including accompanying videos.

The article provides information on the swing in the sky event held by Swing Patrol at the British Airways i360 observation tower in Brighton, England in 2019.

The article offers the author's insights on topics related to swing dance. Topics mentioned include the trend for swing dance, the popularity of swing in the 1930s and 1940s, the contribution of clarinetist Benny Goodman in playing music for swing, and the effects of cabaret tax in the U.S. on the decline of swing popularity. Also mentioned was the technicality and sophistication of the swing dance.

The article talks about swing dancing club Swing-Out Edmonton, University of Alberta and Sugar Swing started by Birkley Wisniewski and also mentions about the rising popularity of dance form and that people of all age groups participate in dance events and put in efforts to learn the dance form.

The article focuses on the swing and sway dance technique in ballroom dancing. Topics discussed include the sway reaction caused by the swing, the importance of balance and control in swing and sway action, and exploring shaping capacity through practice and training. It also mentioned the need for a proportional swing and sway action.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of attending a West Coast Swing dance class.

In this article, the author discusses dance had religious power or was an essential part of belonging to community with swing dance. It mentions quotes from three dancers Frankie Manning, Dawn Hampton and Sonny Allen regarding the dance. It also mentions dance passion it meant freedom, liberty and self-expression.

The article discusses the chance of winning the passes for swing and ballroom social dances in November and December 2017 at Bishopsgate Institute in London, England and winner will be randomly selected and tickets will available to the winner.

The article provides information on free social dances to be featured at Southbank Centre in London, England in Autumn 2017, including the Chinese square dance guangchang wu, swing and tango.

The author discusses the dance lessons he learned. Topics discussed include his habit of keeping a written note of what was discussed during lessons, allowing the mind to see something being performed and allowing oneself to re-picture what was visualize was one of the best advice he received, the advantages of hindsight and experience and advice to a male of the partnership in the swing dances.

The article presents the basic steps in performing the Blue John Swing.

The author provides an overview of hairstyles for swing dancing. Stylist Ken Picton suggests keeping the hair smooth by blow-drying with a barrel brush and using a shine spray to achieve a super-glossy finish. To keep the style in place, he recommends using a stronghold hair gel where the waves will be and the making a deep side parting with a fine-toothed comb.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for performing the Variety Swing dance.

The article presents the highlights of the 2012 Scottish West Coast Swing Championships. According to the author, the aim of the West Coast swing (WCS) dance technique is smooth, elastic movement. John Lindo, a judge at the competition and a US Open Champion, notes the growth in importance of WCS in Great Britain. Russian dancer Irina Puzanova came second in the Intermediate Jack and Jill category.

The article reports on a dance camp in the small village of Herräng, Sweden participated by swing dancers from around the world every July. The dance camp has reached its 28th year in 2010 despite having started as a weeklong dance retreat for the Swing Society of Stockholm. The dance camp hosts between 500 and 1,000 swing teachers and dancers in a given week.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for Man and Lady in dancing the Portland Swing.

This article presents the winning essay of the Sylvia K. Burack Award presented by the magazine to a college student who submitted an essay about something they felt passionate about. The essay focuses on the author's passion for swing dancing after attending a lesson. Information is provided on the author and why she chose the topic.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the contributions of the late dancer Dawn Hampton in the field of swing dance, citing how she value the feeling and sensation of music in dance, how she teaches the aspect of dance, and the development of her dance and entertainment skills.

A calendar of dance-related events in Great Britain for October 2016 is presented including Mersey Swing Smackdown, Palm Swings Festival and Balboa Bandwagon.

The article focuses on the significant evolution of swing dance which was made popular by dancer Charles Lindberg, who made his world's first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927.

The article focuses on the Romanian-Russian-International Dance evening hosted by the David brothers, Mihai and Alexandru, at the Pacific Arts Center (PAC) in Los Angeles, California. It states that the event encourages newcomers to dance, and features dances such as tango and swing. Moreover, the event is ideal for socialization and rehabilitation.

The article focuses on the 40th anniversary of the dance Ragtime Swing. The dance was based on a 1960s musical television programme called "Ragtime." It was developed by Jeff and Muriel Aldren and was introduced at the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival in October 1969. A Ragtime Swing competition was launched by Wilfred Orange at the Butlins Junior Dance Festival in Great Britain.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for dancing the Madison Swing.

The article offers step-by-step instruction for doing the Simply Swing dance routine.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for executing a swing dance step sequence for men.

The article focuses on the introduction of swing dance to a group of students at Bournemouth Ballet Club in England. According to the author, the students were able to start with eight-count footwork and demonstrated a willingness and ability to take on the challenge of leading. Swing dance insists on the relationship between the dancer and the floor.

The article presents the steps in dancing the Cyprus Swing.

The article focuses on the popularity of sequence dancing in Great Britain. A routine of sequence dancing has a 16 bar nature. Sindy Swing and Rumba One are ideal as foundation for dancers who plan to start sequence dancing. Sequence dancing provides a safe environment where dancers can build their confidence and learn floor craft through a variety of rhythms and routines.

The article reports on the swing dance marathon that took place at the Thames Festival in London, England on September 18, 2005. It describes the ballroom used by dancers who participated in the event. An overview of the music supplied for the event is provided. It presents information on the types of swing dances performed by participants.