Swing Dance Lessons in Houston-
Dancing City Teaches the East Coast Swing

East Coast Swing is a social partner dance is sometimes referred to as The Jitterbug, as it evolved from the Charleston, Shag and Lindy Hop. It is a circular, rotating swing dance with different wraps, tunnels and turns. When you take swing dance lessons in Houston, music that is commonly played during the East Coast Swing is actually quite diverse, and many include oldies, country and even top 40. You may see people enjoy East Coast Swing everywhere from a formal ballroom to your local bar.

The dance steps for East Coast Swing seem difficult at first, but with swing dance lessons in Houston they become easier, eventually becoming effortless. Dance steps strictly adhere to a six-count pattern and require a small, light step. Sometimes this six count pattern is mixed with the eight-count patterns of the Charleston and Lindy Hop. East Coast Swing Music is written in a 4/4 time and a tempo of 145-170 beats per minute.

If you are intimidated by the thought of learning East Coast Swing-don’t be! The professional instructors at Dancing City make swing dance lessons in Houston fun and relaxing, and will work with you until it becomes part of your dance repertoire. Dancing City can provide instruction to all dancers, from beginners to advanced; and are happy offer both group and private lessons.