The Adelaide University Swing Dancing Club

Swing dancing is a fast paced, dynamic dance that originated as a social dance in Harlem, NYC throughout the 1920s - 1950s. It covers both partnered and solo dance styles including Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Blues, Shag, Tap and Vernacular Jazz.

We always acknowledge and honour that these dance styles were created by Black Americans and people of African diasporic descent. We are so passionate about keeping their legacy alive and active today.

Swing dancing is danced to jazz music – think Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington just to name a few!

Check out some awesome videos of swing dancing on YouTube to see more!