Partner Communication is critical to effective lead and follow. Maintaining connection is always a challenge. This video demonstrates the basics of partner communication techniques and a couple of exercises you can use to improve your lead and follow.
Swing Dancing History

History of Swing
We dance East and West Coast Swing and maybe a few others but where did it come from? Here is a good article on the history of Swing.
What do you think of when you hear the words “swing dancing”? Many people picture guys throwing girls wearing poodle skirts in the air and Elvis Presley playing in the background.
Swing and Cha Cha Dance Music by a Pop Legend – Michael Jackson
We Dance Swing and Cha Cha to his music every week. No one artist in recent history has had as much impact on the music industry as Michael Jackson. Love him or hate him, his music has influenced countless artists and performers, defined a decade and left a legacy for the music industry.
From Unprescedented success and superstar status to controversy and scandal, his music transcended all barriers to make him The King of Pop.
These are some of the songs that dancers will always love to hear when on the dance floor long after his passing.
Playlist Tracks and Dance Style
- Rockin Robin – East Coast Swing
- P.Y.T – East Coast Swing
- Billie Jean - Cha Cha
- The Way You Make me Feel – East or West Coast Swing
- Black or White – East Coast Swing/ Cha Cha
- Remember the Time – East or West Coast Swing
- Say Say Say – East Coast Swing
- Who Is It – West Coast Swing
- Blood on the Dance Floor – West Coast Swing
Are there any Michael Jackson songs you love for dancing? Leave a Comment.
Favorite East Coast Swing Music
This is my personal list of favorite songs for East Coast Swing. I am constantly looking for new songs and this list changes often. Click the play button to listen to the tracks.
What are some of your favorites?

