1940s style swing dancing

[@lordsknight4516]

Makes you wish you had a time machine so you can hangout with your parents when they were younger!

[@joycelago1315]

The sailor and his partner were jammin. Loved it

[@terrietackett8964]

In my eight years in the Navy, I never saw a sailor dance that well !!

[@barbieblue3336]

Oh, my Dad did, lol. But, he was in the Navy in the 1950s

[@pogoboxy]

They are local dance instructors in costumes.

[@notsoseriousmoonlight]

The squids I've known were excellent dancers!

[@alanaronald244]

My late dad served for 5 years & was one hell of a dancer !

[@billgatty2801]

lol Was dancing a part of Navy training back then? My dad was a hell of a dancer. He and my mom stole the show at my wedding.

[@barbieblue3336]

The sailor is sassy. He reminds me of my father,, in the Navy. He really danced that way lol. My Mom danced the way his partner did, also.

[@cmcdonald5710]

Fabulous Swing dancing ❤ Also love how the women look so cute and feminine and men are suave ❤

[@crockkett]

I bumped into the sailor guy at a 1940's event & said that i recognized him from on here & asked him did he teach & he said no, & i said he should consider it as he was such a good dancer & the girl he was with sided with me & said she had suggested that to him as well lol 🕺🏻💃😎

[@LoneStarGemini]

Blue Dress Brunette is CUTE!! I LOVE 1940s women!! 💙💙🌹🇺🇸

[@Philippe2008fr]

Not 1940 but 2000th! And the sailor couple are professionals. All these sophisticated turns and spins are from today, inherited from various dances like salsa

[@moonlightfitz]

🙌

[@zumazuma568]

Not necessarily: many are from the og lindy hop

[@milliemouse6525]

I want to dance with the sailor! He knows his steps ;-))

[@bridgetjoyce469]

I want to dance with the gal!!

[@denoneil1134]

Me too.

[@milliemouse6525]

Great! You guys fight over the girl while I dance off with the guy 🤣😂😂!

[@denoneil1134]

@@milliemouse6525 No. When I said me too it was for the sailor. You will have to fight.

[@barbieblue3336]

Like my Dad 🤣

[@wambutu7679]

I wasn't sure if it was retro till the backpack guy entered the frame.

[@Qladstone]

Those trousers are a dead giveaway. Men these days wear trousers at the hip instead of at the waist.

[@ricardomurray2728]

modern speakers on tripods are a giveaway, but good job on dance and clothing.

[@wambutu7679]

@@ricardomurray2728 Damn. I missed that one.

[@ditchweed2275]

Actually he was from the future.

[@barbieblue3336]

@@Qladstone yes. There is something about their bearing, and the way they move.

[@glorygracek.1841]

I have wanted to dance since I was about 6 like this! I was raised on Roy Rogers, Dale Evens and other old movies. Silver screen and technicolor is the best ever! I don't even know where you could learn that. My 2 sisters and I did learn how to square dance about 4ish years ago. But sadly after a year our club was closed due to it being to small to even make a regular attendance of 8. The older folks go where getting older and young people think they are to good for it. (I am a youngin myself) only have dance a few times since because the next club in almost 2 hours away (so there are 2 closer but the towns and area they are in aren't that safe at night, especially for young ladies by themselves. The one town somebody is shot almost everyday) and in a timezone 1 hour behind us. But it was so nice people came from the other clubs would come to help us, until it was just getting to draining to go that far every week. Our Father had a stroke and this was our way to leave our worries and just be free for a hour. Our Mom insisted that we still go and have fun. I think that is why people came, knowing that was our escape and the only fun we had. We have older parents, and where homeschooled, so we where raise with a taste of the late '20s-early 60's. I have always been grateful and happy. I know I would have enjoyed it anyway. To me the perfect time was around 1955ish. If I could just take a few modern things with me and of course those that I love and my pets. I would be willing to go back.

[@ellywinterquist8086]

I love it!!!! Now that's the way swing dance!! Swing dance wasn't fast dancing, it was fitting in together.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I looked at it as a classier version of "disco"

[@myaccount9745]

Yeah nah, you're wrong. They danced swing to all tempos, including very fast.

[@barbieblue3336]

My parents ❤

[@barbieblue3336]

This makes me happy Reminds me of my parents. Wish I had seen this while they were still here with us.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

This is recent, just looks like it is from that time period.

[@secretsecret7538]

I am now 60, and have been dancing this type of dance since 40 years back in time, and so I've followed the development of this type of dance and also have looked at thousands of original clips dating back to the times of the invention of the dance, and I at once understood that this was at present time, such a big difference. The only thing which looks some better original in this movie, is the clothing of the supposed yankie sailor and his gal. But okay, I'll still give the clip a medium rating, as my own dancing isn't original style at all, if anyone would care to seach for some of the very few dance clips I've put out to view.

[@beatricepeter995]

Yesss My parents ' time They didn't make the most of it sometimes Mom wore those tiny gloves . I saw it in a photograph It wouldn't hurt wearing them now either . Especially on a crowded bus or supermarket...

[@jerryavalos9610]

Wonderful, so awesome.

[@SuperIliad]

I can tell by the Navy uniform that is a new video.

[@roosterhout1292]

This way of dancing still is practiced by a lot of people, and there are classes given. It’s called Lindy Hop. There’s a big society of lindyhoppers all around the world

[@oksanapavlovskaya8723]

How amazing to watch in colors ❤

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

🙄

[@novemberwallace7059]

Man I love this oldies music

[@jolenepickle2494]

Now that's what I call swinging !

[@crockkett]

Swing baby swing , hope were talkin bout the same swing lol 🤔🤔😊😊

[@link2442]

That 2nd Class Petty Officer knows how to keep it in step lol

[@marychristy4135]

Gee I was born in 1943...so my Mom and Dad were enjoying dancing I’m sure, both helped out the war effort...

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

I wish this still existed. They have (had) a "re-creation" of the old WW2 USO dances at the Natl WW2 Museum in New Orleans once or twice a month. A step back to a simpler, happier, and more peaceful time...if only momentarily. Too bad my parents didn't live to see the WW2 Museum. They met at a USO dance in 1942 & were married 42 years, and taught me to dance to these tunes. No USO - dances for me. Just an abandoned USO counter in the Pittsburgh airport. I was robbed !

[@smitajky]

A happier and more peaceful time? I don't know where you lived. Food shortages. Lists of the dead each day. Bombardment and the threat of invasion. Blackouts. Curfews. No petrol if you even had a vehicle that wasn't commandeered. Everything the opposite of happy. "There'll be blue birds over, the white cliffs of Dover, tomorrow, just you wait and see". Hoping and praying for a better tomorrow. Which we now enjoy. Any flaws are entirely of our own making.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

@@smitajky I wasn't born until 1963. But having grown up surrounded by people who lived during that period of time, and hearing them speak of it extensively, and the fond memories, as well as my own studies, and all of which compared to how people and things are today (your own comment included) I would prefer to have lived back then !

[@kuyanico6742]

I love the swinging club

[@mrs.rivers-z7z]

It did fool me at first, until I read again ''1940's style''.. ! I think this was filmed in England during the recent Jubilee, as there is Union Flag bunting in the background and they look British.. Very good, Sailor and lady are a sensation, as is an older gentleman with younger lady - so good. They all are..

[@crockkett]

Well it was filmed in 2015 & at brooklands which is an old motor racing circuit ( from the 1930's i think ) with steep banking which is still there today ,brooky holds a number of events mainly to do with cars & bikes but this might have been a 1940's themed event with ww2 cars & lorrys

[@harthart8039]

thats a new film in retrostyle

[@Ravenwood1936]

I want to do stuff like this!

[@renekirebornrenekireborn4777]

What music is playing in the background?

[@daywithmike4892]

My mom love this dance ...

[@168vfk]

I want that lady's green wedges.

[@angelaprince3482]

There all wonderful

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

Those were the best times

[@АлександрФоменок-м2ы]

in the background a man with a mobile phone failed

[@satishvaghela4567]

Excellent 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaredbupp5579]

What’s this song!? Love this video!

[@paraghule9096]

That's call sexy dance , Aaye aaye sailor , 😤

[@luciahelenaferreiradesousa7119]

Beautiful.

[@AlbcountryUk]

Hi Karen, would you mind if we use a small snippet of this for a film we are making for a children's dance school about child evacuees in WWII? The section will only last 7 seconds (as part of a flashback). We would be happy to put your name and link on the credits....the showing will only be at an event on Sunday and will not be on the internet. Thanks Paul

[@charleslightoller6670]

Sad you never got an answer

[@СветланаКондратович-у7ю]

Им буги-вуги,а нам скоро страшная война

[@ctwentysevenj6531]

They are just dressed as the 1940s. Probably the video was done about 5 years ago.

[@dimag6460]

It's just a good fun!!! It is only 40s STYLE dancing

[@anthonycorey5448]

Great Jitterbug video. If it is a retro make some more!

[@sulisayama462]

Wow! the marine.

[@jeffmac9642]

Ok who was the guy from the future at 1:00????

[@badartgallery9322]

So fun.

[@modestoalvarez603]

WELL DONE. SALUDOS DESDE MEXICALI.

[@sooz5703]

The people most watchable are the ones smiling as they dance. (obviously enjoying themselves!)

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

Hello dear how are you doing

[@lindainglis8506]

Wonderful.

[@НаткаТВ-т3ф]

Супер! Спасибо за видио!

[@anatolijpavlovych8230]

Вначале подумал , что это старая хроника .. Всё равно красиво ...

[@papastas2377]

Were you dancing?

[@cinthyasantillan747]

😃👏🏆 Genial 👍

[@davidmoody718]

When they say there going back there going back.

[@nurimajeed8595]

I'll take the sailor

[@williamrowlands1789]

Best thing about 1940's dancing...no twerking on the dance floor !!!

[@michaelaluna7684]

Amen

[@ednaking956]

That's when people had class. 💃🕺

[@lantisdel3093]

What's the title of the song?

[@mister-v-3086]

Now THESE Kids can cut a rug !!

[@monicadragan6837]

👍😃💕👋👋👋3 02 2021

[@peaceloveforever88]

BOOGY Time dancing, cool

[@johnshumate6132]

Thats why they came out with the twist, because people do not know how to dance like the sailor and his partner.

[@DONCABRONCHILORIO]

Esa del vestido azul.... se ve que sabia mover muy bien el bote....

[@5656bigsteve]

Wow that almost had me fooled.

[@pheobefink2664]

Touched by the older ( well, old) couple out there showin' em how it's done.

[@pheobefink2664]

@Melissa Streeter' been "watching them come up behind me" for some years now.

[@MrTrackman100]

Must be from the 40s. No modern couple can catch that relaxed, perfect swing movement of the sailor and his partner.

[@Welshbelle1]

if it WAS filmed in the '40's, the lady in the background, dancing in modern day 'mature lady wear' (black slacks and a casual over top) must be a time traveller - because I see people dressed like her all the time ...here in 2019!!!xxx

[@Welshbelle1]

also..check out the 'passer-by' at 0.59 - he's wearing a modern RUCKSACK!!!

[@paintballfanatic7231]

I've gotten to swing dance with someone like him, its amazing how good some people are at this.

[@MrTrackman100]

@@Welshbelle1 I agree. Nice notice.

[@SAHBfan]

Only the modern PA speakers, instead of a 10 piece band, give it away as a recent event....

[@andinaveliz6368]

Flores y plantas

[@hugotriverio8893]

LEGAL!👏👏🇧🇷💚💛💙🇧🇷🌻

[@peaceloveforever88]

funny music, but good singing, yehhhhhh

[@pattbass7832]

me gusta mucho los años 40

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

Hola

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

@@pattbass7832 why are you laughing

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

@@pattbass7832 how are you doing dear

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

@@pattbass7832 doing great

[@jamesalbertogray5842]

@@pattbass7832 please can I know the part of globe you are from

[@HaleyAmy]

💝

[@Matasati]

😁👍

[@paulara7155]

🙏🌹🙏

[@NEON-jq8ic]

👙

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

☠️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@christinecarr4693]

Jiving ...

[@aguola02]

They dont have music in their blood sorry

[@judyhinckley8129]

Anyone remember Donna Doug Vance and Mona from idaho

[@HUMPTYNUGGET]

I was born in the wrong era

[@dogperson432]

This is NOTHING compared to the 1941 classic HELLZAPOPPIN in which BLACK DANCE- just kidding this looks like a fun time thanks for posting.

[@BlindFocus1]

You had it right! This looks FUN for sure, but HELLZAPOPPIN’ takes the cake. It’s amazing that people today are taking an interest in swing-era music and dancing! 🔥

[@Krylon103112]

:) :) :) ;)

[@blondewoman1]

Fake.