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Origins of Swing

Origins of Swing. Cross Oceans Music. Cakewalk. Roots in Minstrel Shows in 1840’s Peaked from 1885-1905 Lasted Until Late 1920’s Originally Known as Chalk Line Walk Elaborate & Stylized Routines Exaggerated High-Stepping. Charleston. Originated in 1903 Became Popular in 1923

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Origins of Swing

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  1. Origins of Swing Cross Oceans Music

  2. Cakewalk • Roots in Minstrel Shows in 1840’s • Peaked from 1885-1905 • Lasted Until Late 1920’s • Originally Known as Chalk Line Walk • Elaborate & Stylized Routines • Exaggerated High-Stepping

  3. Charleston • Originated in 1903 • Became Popular in 1923 • Music is Ragtime Jazz • Quick 4/4 Time • Syncopated Rhythms

  4. Lindy Hop • “Invented” in Late 1920’s • Began at the Savoy Ballroom • “Breakaway” Dancing • Fancy Footwork • Named for Charles Lindbergh

  5. Boogie Woogie • Also Called Honky Tonk • Began in 1920’s • Fast Paced Blues Structure • Driving & Repetitive Beat • “Eight-to-the-Bar”

  6. Jitterbug • Began in the 1930’s • Bouncy Six-Beat Variant • Used Interchangeably With: • Lindy Hop • Lindy • Swing

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