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Swing Dancing (The American Dance Floor)

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  1. ISBN-10
    0313375178
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0313375170
  3. Publisher
    Greenwood
  4. Publication date
    April 7, 2011
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    6.38 x 0.75 x 9.45 inches
  7. Print length
    248 pages
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Telling a riveting true story of the emergence and development of an American icon, this book traces swing dancing from its origins to its status as a modern-day art form.

From its unlikely origins in the African slave trade, one of the saddest chapters of American history, swing dance emerged as a celebration of the soul. Swing is now recognized around the globe as a joyous partnered dance, uniquely Afro-American in origin and an American treasure.

This book examines how the original swing style of the 1920s, the Lindy Hop, branched out and evolved with the changing dynamics of popular culture, paralleling the development of the nation. Swing Dancing covers the dance through the years of minstrelsy, the jazz age, the big band era, bebop, and the decline of partnered dancing in the 1960s. Swing experts and instructors Tamara and Erin Stevens have combined a compelling historic examination of swing dance with an assortment of riveting personal interviews and photographic documentation to create a comprehensive reference book on this important art form.

About the Author

Tamara Stevens is a swing dance performance and instructor who co-owns and operates the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association (PBDA) in Pasadena, CA, where she teaches all styles of American Social dance.

Erin Stevens is co-owner of the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association (PBDA) and is credited with bringing legendary Lindy Hopper dancer Frankie Manning out of retirement in the mid-1980s, thus re-igniting his swing dance career.

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Tamara (Tami) Stevens is a Swing dance performer,instructor,and Swing preservationist who co-owns and operates the Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association (PBDA) in Pasadena, CA, along with her sister Erin Stevens. Since 1983, the Stevens sisters have taught thousands of students the art of Social dancing (all styles of American Social dance), and they are internationally renowned for their knowledge of the Lindy Hop, the original style of Swing dancing. Tami holds a degree in philosophy from California State University, Los Angeles, CA. She has produced countless numbers of Swing dance events in the Los Angeles area, and has performed and taught Swing around the globe.

Erin Stevens (editorial contributor) is credited with bringing legendary Lindy Hopper Frankie Manning out of retirement in the mid-1980s, thus reigniting his swing dance career and helping to ignite the "second era of Swing" of the 1990s. Internationally acclaimed as a Swing instructor and preservationist, Erin graduated from the University of California, Irvine, CA, with a degree in dance instruction and choreography.

The Stevens sister's book provides a clear example of their deep knowledge of the subject, and reflects their true love of, and appreciation for, the American art form: Swing dancing.

Erin Stevens
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Publisher Greenwood
Publication date April 7, 2011
Language ‎English
Print length 248 pages
ISBN-10 0313375178
ISBN-13 978-0313375170
Item Weight ‎1.15 pounds
Dimensions 6.38 x 0.75 x 9.45 inches
Best Sellers Rank
Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 10Reviews

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  • T. Gardner
    5 out of 5 stars
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    Swing Down Memory Lane!

    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2012
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    I picked up this book for a couple reasons. First, I am aquainted with the author because I went to their swing dance camp in 1998 and 99. Second, I started swing dancing in the "resurgence" era and I got the bug like so many people of that time did.

    Stevens book is both informative as well as entertaining. Learning about the roots of the dance, how it evolved from each musical progression, and how a few people resurrected it in the eighties and nineties, giving it new breath and a life that will surely take it to the next several generations.

    Stevens includes many anecdotes from the legendary dancers Frankie Manning and Norma Miller, as well as Dean Collins, Jean Veloz and many more, too numerous to count. Her personal interviews as well as research has created a handy book for historians and novice enthusiasts alike.

    It is a great book that every swing dance enthusiast should buy and keep in their library.

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    Five Stars

    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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    This music is coming back.

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  • Denise Johnson
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    Hoped for more exploration of African American swing dances.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2017
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    I credit he authors for acknowledging the African American origin of Swing dances,but I was looking for more information about some of the other branches of the Lindy Hop tree, such as the Chicago Bop and Chicago Steppin. A good first read.

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  • dasn0wman
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    Good History on Swing Dancing

    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2012
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    What happened to everyone's reviews? I guess swing dancers don't like to read. I don't think there is another book out there on the topic. I enjoyed reading about its early roots during times of slavery to minstrel shows to dixieland and ragtime. I was hoping there be more information on those times but the bulk of the book is on the 1930s and on which I already know about from reading Manning's book.

    It is a fast and enjoyable read although there are times when it just lists just facts which can be tedious, boring reading.

    Overall, it's a good job by the Stevens' sisters who brought to life a book a history book that cannot be found elsewhere.

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  • Nelleene A. Boothby
    5 out of 5 stars

    A must read!

    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2014
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    This is a great book - well written and full of wonderful information by people who love the dance and were responsible for bringing it back. And are great dance instructors. It's a must read for anyone interested in dancing - and anyone interested in history in general.

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  • Jessica
    4 out of 5 stars

    What a great book

    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012
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    This book is very informative but also a fun read. You can tell the authors love swing dance. If you have a friend or family member who likes swing this is a great book. It's got everything. Really enjoyed it.

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