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Friday, August 21, 2009

Great Swing Moves of the World That Never Quite Caught On.




"Recorded at the Herrang Dance Camp in 2004. Nikolas "Lloyd" Lloyd and Mindi "Mindi" Lundqvist demonstrate some dance moves that sank, perhaps undeservedly, into obscurity in the swing era."

My favorite is the ape walk. Can't understand why this didn't catch on.


Moves: twizzle jig, ankle-shaker, ape walk, golf swing, bunny hop, proposal.
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14 comments:

  1. Frank MurrayAugust 21, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Ah, so, you're a follower of swingers. ..

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  2. doug noakesAugust 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I like Swing Music, yes. Can't dance for toffee myself.

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  3. Frank MurrayAugust 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Good music though. Not my usual bag of sweets but. ..

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  4. doug noakesAugust 21, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I like the very upbeat general tenor of the music. The Swing Era (1935-47) was really the most popular period for jazz in American history. Not better, but more accessible.

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  5. Ian EvansAugust 21, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    That's brilliant - thanks for cheering me up Doug! Have a good evening

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  6. doug noakesAugust 21, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did, Ian.

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  7. Frank MurrayAugust 21, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    It lead to the Motown era. Weren't there influences and crossovers?

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  8. Christy KidAugust 22, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Lots of fun, Doug!! It was my favorite dance once upon a time --

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  9. doug noakesAugust 22, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    Indeed, Frank. The orchestras got smaller, and pop music evolved into rhythm and blues which evolved into many different forms, including, in the "Motor City", Motown of course!

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  10. doug noakesAugust 22, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    The golf swing or the bunny hug, Christy?

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  11. Aaran AardvarkAugust 26, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    What the gorilla walk didn't catch on? No wonder I have so much trouble finding partners at the disco, its the only dance I know Doug :-(

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  12. Frank MurrayAugust 26, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Nothin wrong with the Golf Swing!!!

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  13. doug noakesAugust 26, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    I, too, AA, find it easier to trip the light fantastic when I have all four limbs touching the floor.

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  14. doug noakesAugust 26, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    No indeed, Frank. My worst day of golfing was better than my best night of dancing :-)

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