A Very Brief History of Swing
摇摆简史


There are many different forms of swing dances. All of them were originated from Lindy Hop!
摇摆舞有许多不同的形式与风格。所有这些变化都源自于林蒂舞！
What is Lindy Hop?
什么是林蒂舞？

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The 1998 Gap TV ad. that ignited Swing Revival
1998年Gap 服饰的电视广告。该广告全面引燃摇摆舞的复兴！
Andrew & Karen
"The Evolution of Lindy Hop"
ILHC 2010 Showcase
Andrew & Karen re-enact the styles and dances of many legendary dancers


Andrew & Karen
"林蒂舞演化史“
2010年国际林蒂舞锦标赛
Andrew 与 Karen重现许多重要舞者的风格与标识动作。

Swing Dance is Visual Jazz、摇摆舞是爵士乐的视觉表现

Swing dancing originated in the United States in the late 1920's and early 30's, during the periods of the Great Depression and World War II. The origin of swing dancing can be tied the Savoy Ballroom in New York's Harlem neighborhood. Dancers such as Frankie Manning and Norma Miller ushered in a new style and new music.

The name Lindy Hop comes from the historic first solo flight of Charles Lindbergh when he “hopped” across the Atlantic Ocean.

In the late 1990's, there was a big resurgence of Lindy Hop. New swing bands formed, clubs all around America began having swing dance.
摇摆舞起源于美国 20 世纪 20 年代末和 30 年代初，那时正是经济萧条和二战时期。摇摆舞的诞生与纽约黑人居住区的萨瓦舞厅有着密不可分的联系。在那里，Frankie Manning 和 Norma Miller 等摇摆舞者向大家展示了新的舞蹈风格及新颖的音乐。


“林蒂舞”这一名称来自历史上第一个单人架机飞越大西洋的飞行员查尔斯林德伯格（ Charles Lindbergh ）。


20 世纪 90 年代后期，林蒂舞开始复兴。随之出现了新的摇摆乐团。美国各个城市的俱乐部也开始举办摇摆舞晚会，摇摆舞在新一代美国人中开始盛行。

JAZZ and SWING music、爵士乐与摇摆乐

● Does swing equal jazz? Is swing the same as big band music? Is swing exclusively a dance music? And is there any such thing as pure swing? Contrary to many people’s assumptions, the most accurate answer to each of those questions is no.

● “Swing is a verb, not an adjective…. All jazz music swings. It has to. If it doesn’t swing, it’s nothing.” … Artie Shaw

● “Jazz or swing – it’s all the same as long as it has that beat.” … Ella Fitzgerald

● “Just about any kind of music can swing. A good marching band can swing. Bach played right can swing.”… Johnny Coppola

● Looked at historically, swing was jazz music played by big bands primarily for dancing.
● 摇摆乐是不是就等于爵士乐？摇摆乐是不是就是大乐团演奏的音乐？摇摆乐只是跳舞的音乐？有所谓的“纯摇摆乐这种东西吗？与许多人的认知不同的是，对于以上这些问题，最正确的答案是“不”。

● “摇摆是个动词，而不是形容词。。。所有爵士乐都摇摆。它不得不。爵士乐不摇摆就一文不值了。”… Artie Shaw

● “爵士和摇摆，只要有那种节拍其实是同一件事。”… Ella Fitzgerald

● “差不多任何音乐都可以摇摆。巴哈演奏得对了也可以摇摆。”… Johnny Coppola

● 从历史的角度来看，摇摆乐指的是大乐团主要为跳舞所演奏的爵士乐。.

SWING DANCING、摇摆舞

● “(Swing dancing) is like visual jazz. There are a thousand things you can do. There’s no end to it. The Lindy Hop just as a very loose base to it and people make up new moves all the time.”…Paul Overton, American Lindy Hop Champion

● While each type of swing dance has its own distinct look, they are all basically variations of the Lindy, one of the most interesting-to-watch social dances in the world.
● “（摇摆舞）就像视觉的爵士乐。你可以有上千种变化。没有止境的变化。”…Paul Overton, American Lindy Hop Champion

● 虽然每一种摇摆舞都各自有独特的风貌，基本上他们都是从林蒂舞这种世界上看起来最有趣的社交舞变化出来的分支。 

LINDY HOP、林蒂舞

● “The Lindy is the complete coordination of two bodies.” …. Norma Miller
● What is the heart and soul of the Lindy? It’s having a great sense of play, a desire to explore what your body can do, and the ability to share that with a partner.
● 林蒂舞的核心与灵魂是什么？是有玩耍的心态、有发觉自己身体能做什么的欲望、能把玩耍的态度和身体的动作与舞伴分享的能力。
● “林蒂舞本身有个很不拘谨的基础。人们随时都在创造新的动作.”…Paul Overton, American Lindy Hop Champion
● “林蒂舞是两个身体完全协调的表现”…. Norma Miller 

LEARNING THE DANCE、学习摇摆舞

● Perfecting your basics, rather than knowing 150 tricky moves, is the most crucial part of being a great Lindy Hopper.
● What exactly is a basic? They are the foundation upon which you base everything else, from styling to specific movements.
● Learning the dance requires a lot of time and energy, the Lindy Hop also asks that you not take it too-too seriously.
● Lindy isn’t do your own thing. “This is a skill. This is like a sport.” ….. Seidenbaum
● 想成为好摇摆舞者?多花点心思在把基础及根本技巧打好、加强，而别太在乎是不是会150种花招。

● 什么是基础？基础是你发展个人风格、编出特别动作等一切一切的根本。

● 学习摇摆舞是需要花相当的时间、投入相当的精力。但是林蒂舞也要求你别把学林蒂舞这件事过分严肃看待。

● 林蒂舞不只是你做你自己想做的动作。“就像一种运动，有它需要学习的技巧。”….. Seidenbaum

For the LEADS & Follows
给LEADS及FOLLOWS

● How do you choose which comes next? Let the music inspire you.
● Listen to the beat, the phrasing, the especially the feeling of the song.
● Dance at the level of your partner. Start simply and then begin to challenge her and see how far you can go together.

● Being a good follower means not worrying about what comes next.
● “We always give the equal and opposite movement of what the leader gives.” … Sharon Ashe
● 你怎么决定下个动作做什么？让音乐给你灵感，告诉你该做什么。
● 倾听音乐的节奏、乐句，特别是音乐给你的感受。
● 根据你的舞伴的程度跳舞。从简单、基础开始，然后渐渐挑战她的能力，看你们一起可以走到多远.。 



● 当个好follow表示不去担心下个动作会是什么。
● “我们总是以对等、反向的动作回应lead给出的动作。”… Sharon Ashe 

About dancing TOGETHER、有关“一起”跳舞

● Dancing is about what’s best for both of you.
● Nothing less fun than having partners, “who are doing their own moves,”….. Sharon Ashe
● 跳舞是找到表现你与舞伴最好的一面的动作。
● “再也没有比跟个光在乎自己的动作的舞伴跳舞更无趣了。”….. Sharon Ashe 

About IMPROVIZATION、有关即兴发挥

● Swing dancing isn’t about performing.
● “What we teach people is that every mistake is just a new move. That’s the freedom of the dance.” … Steve Conrad
● The improvisational nature of the dance means that there are endless new moves you can introduce all the time.
● The Lindy is your own way of expressing yourself.
● The most important consideration is bringing your own personality to the dance.
● 摇摆舞的重点不在于表演

● “我们教学生认识每个错误都可能是新的动作的产生。这就是摇摆舞的自由精神所在。”… Steve Conrad

● 摇摆舞注重即兴发挥的本质表示你有无尽发现新动作的可能

● 林蒂舞是你以自己的方式表达自己的感受

● 最重要的一点是把你的个性带到你的舞中 

About AERIALS、有关AERIALS

● Aerials should never be done in a social dance situation but only during jam sessions, contests, and performances.
● Aerials 永远不该用在社交跳舞的场合。它只适合在比赛与表演中使用。
Source: The Swing Book by Degen Pene
资料来源: The Swing Book ；作者Degen Pener

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