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Swing dance is a group of social dances that developed with the swing style of jazz music in the 1920s–1940s, with the origins of each dance predating the popular "swing era". Hundreds of styles of swing dancing were developed; those that have survived beyond that era include Charleston , Balboa , Lindy Hop , and Collegiate Shag .
Straight stitch – the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery; Tacking stitch (UK, also baste or pin) – quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed; Tent stitch – diagonal embroidery stitch at a 45-degree angle; Topstitch – used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, helps facings stay in place and gives a crisp edge
In the 1930s "shag" became a blanket term that signified a rather large family of jitterbug dances (swing dances) that all shared certain characteristics. The most notable of these characteristics are (1) a pulse that's consistently held up high on the balls of the feet (a.k.a. a "bounce" or "hop" to match every beat in the music) and (2) footwork with kicks that reach full extension on the ...
Jitterbug is a generalized term used to describe swing dancing. [1] It is often synonymous with the lindy hop dance [2] [3] but might include elements of the jive, east coast swing, collegiate shag, charleston, balboa and other swing dances. [4] Swing dancing originated in the African-American communities of New York City in the early 20th ...
The Carolina shag is a partner dance done primarily to beach music (100–130+ beats per minute in 4/4 time signature). The shag is a recognized dance in modern national and international dance competitions. It became the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984 [1] and the official popular dance of North Carolina in 2005. [2]
[1] [2] It is a fast, closed position dance that is usually done to stomp, jump, and boogie-woogie music. St. Louis Shag is a territory swing dance which originated in St. Louis, Missouri in the 1930s. [3] The dance has a stationary 8-count basic that is commonly composed of triple-step, kick, triple-step, kick.