Writing by Simon Selmon from SwingdanceUK including Swing Notes Articles & Dance Today Articles
Swing Notes Articles:
What is Swing Notes?
Swing Notes is a weekly article where Simon, who started Swing dancing in 1982, muses about life in the swing world, commentates on what’s going on and more often than not, the why & how you can get the most out of your dancing.
Diving into the annals of history & traditions that have been handed down to him, the aim is to be educational, thought-provoking & occasionally controversial, sharing his personal thoughts on the dance, music, history & today’s swing dance scene.
Be warned – Swing Notes will seriously improve your dancing!
Simon's Swing Notes Vol 311: History and evolution of swing dance – the Texas Tommy! (7 April 2024)
When veteran dancer Frankie Manning was asked one time about where the Lindy Hop came from, I remember him mentioning several dances that came before the Lindy.... Read article
Dance Today Articles:
Simon's Guide to Swing (September 2022)- Simon Selmon considers the "opium effect" in the Lindy Hop - Dance Today Article .... Read Article
Simon's Guide to Swing (August 2022) - Simon Selmon considers the different approaches to teaching the Lindy Hop .... Read Article
Simon's Guide to Swing (June 2019) - Simon Selmon remembers the great Norma Miller, of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers... Read article
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