Al Minns & Leon James owning the party in 1954

These excerpts are from "Jazz Dance" a short film by Roger Tilton, filmed in the Central Plaza Dance Hall in New York City in 1954. These excerpts feature legendary jazz and Lindy Hop dancers Albert "Al" Minns and Leon James, burning up the dance floor and clowning around for the camera and crowd.
In loving memory of our heroes and teachers:
Albert Minns 1920-1985
Leon James 1913-1970
The song is Doggin' Around by Count Basie.
Learn to dance like Al & Leon with JazzMAD London:
www.jazzmad.co.uk

[@ninajames538]

This is one of my very favorites featuring my/our DADDY..LEON E. JAMES... I miss him... I miss dancing with him...

[@amylamay]

Your daddy and his partner Al Minns are loved by me ever since I saw them on "Muddy Waters at Newport. God Bless!

[@SEJ3333]

Every time I have an urge to see my dad, I find a new video. Leon James = daddy to me.

[@jazzcornertv]

Great Video, Thank you for sharing this wonderful treasure.

[@JazzMAD]

Thanks for appreciating!

[@MarkusChamber]

This is amazingly well done! This is how I want to see swing partys!

[@marciaguedes609]

dança é vida e conta sua epoca pelos sons e pes

[@carlosescalante1080]

Prototype of James Brown footwork.

[@vicswing]

I never tire of looking at them !

[@chucosostenes9242]

HOMO DANCING AUTÉNTICUS ÑIS. México TEPITO-ESCANDON.

[@nbettyb]

Great video !! Thank you !

[@Ducci88]

It’s amazing

[@rickysnow7993]

Alots of peoples on KZbin doing ODG-Dance now

[@vaughnchauncy8360]

Yeah!

[@vicswing]

Awesome ! Many Thanks

[@guestonlyforpleasantpeople5291]

Old good days

[@msDonnaLee1]

Great dancing

[@marciaguedes609]

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