Sofia Swing Dance Festival 2017 - Adv. J&J Competition (Fast)

[@sonnyaguilar5593]

Swing dancing. The greatest anatomy practice reference for all artists.

[@Circus2Circuits]

Thats exactly why I came here x'D and I love swing! the best to listen to while drawing

[@aghastfont770]

MissOngakuSama I'm a hobbyist animator and I would probably spend hours tracing the video frame by frame to learn movmetn. ;^)

[@5ravee5]

Ayyy ya got me xD

[@vinni4255]

Lol i actually came here for poses

[@meadowlarkgreen]

How did you know lmao

[@lovefrompraha]

What I think I love most about this is the other competitors aren't on the side looking nervous or focused. Everyone seems to be into the music and they just go one after the other and they're all just having fun.

[@honeybee1864]

yeah you can feel the vibe between them no one is looking jealous or salty at all hey all think of eachother as friendly comeptition

[@u2mongolian]

It is too beautiful. Every partners are different. But they all good and beautiful. It's so so amazing. Love it so much.

[@_modiX]

Are you sure? 2:40 (I would probably facepalm myself thinking of having a chance against these two, as well)

[@BTFOOMNY]

It's a contest. Each guy is wearing a number for the judges. They are each showing off one couple at a time, then everybody

[@Shugarcloud]

Note really. I notice that no one seems to care aboput the music. Even the smiule on the last guy is kinda fake. this is a competition, with many hours poured in training.

[@katherinebarrios5656]

Whenever I watch swing dance videos I think “are they wearing wheels on the bottoms of their shoes?” They just glide across the floor so smoothly

[@phoebedorsai7145]

In swing dancing yes

[@SolaceCafe]

You should look up old school shuffle. They are the kings of gliding across the floor in a waY that makes you say "wait, they ARNT floating???

[@honeybee1864]

its so graceful looking

[@flargarbason1740]

They use hardwood floors and they don’t wear shoes with a lot of traction so they can slide decently well but they don’t really slide too much, they mostly tiptoe

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

They're probably wearing dancing shoes. Dancing shoes may look just like ordinary high heeled shoes, but they're much more stable!

[@samwisefamgee]

They all have such unique styles, it makes you wonder how kids back in the swing era experimented with the dance. I love how the band transitioned seamlessly between partners, and how the music matched the chemistry of the pair dancing. Brilliant stuff!

[@lucyan319]

That's what I thought too! Not only the dancers do a good Performance, but the Band is slaying it too, really nice video :3

[@jeej6965]

I'm smiling pretty hard right now. Everyone is so happy!

[@yellowstar5692]

me too! i love this

[@mattb711]

Totally. "happy" says it all

[@MizJaniceResinArt]

Yes! I smiled all the way through...

[@haphanthithanhha9026]

Dance of happiness!

[@polinafurmanova6855]

It's so wholesome! Oh my goodness, what a serotonin booster! I was sitting there with a stupid smile on my face because it was so cute and exiting. Everyone is having fun without really focusing on the competition. This is the most fun dance ever, now I want to learn it!

[@noncrediblecase341]

I really like how each couple gets a different soloist playing for their dance, and when they all dance together the entire band plays for them.

[@angeliquechemin6330]

I love how styles of dance, especially from the 20’s-50’s are continuously coming back! Amazing!

[@phoebesanchez6646]

I really hope you're right. 21 year old woman

[@ivettelettiere6790]

Cuanta más gente esté interesada en él, mejor y más divertido será.

[@gem2148]

I adore the couple at 2:48 .. so cute together, have so much chemistry between them , and they swing the best in my opinion ♡♡

[@majortom5395]

yeah they are 100% the best, adorable couple

[@Vasouko]

I don't know about the follower but leader's name is Alexey Kazennov. He is the happiest dancer I have ever met. I think he has good chemistry with everyone! You should check him out!! 😉

[@gem2148]

vasoukoz 9999 oh thank you so much

[@sayanorasonic]

vasoukoz 9999 was he the guy at 2:48?

[@w2best]

Martyna Beinaryte is the follower. She is crazy good!

[@vanyachairunissa5924]

why is this so satisfying to watch

[@rosannatufarelli4380]

Scusate perché, Non c è la traduzione. Non sappiamo dove si Svolgono queste Gare.

[@chucky4148]

It is but at the same time no.

[@melanierubio3663]

I'm guessing the smooth way they dance, like how are they not a fucking pretzel rn?

[@kumarason6242]

Nice to listen to pleasant music and see beautiful dancers. Please upload more of this kind of swing dances. Thank you

[@tatendadune171]

That girl with the striped shirt was my fave. She and her partner were the most fun to watch.

[@HawkinaBox]

I tried to do swing for the first time a few months ago and it was so fun even though i wasn't good at it. XD

[@eligijusk.4561]

Small tip, any skill in life is all about practice.

[@HitTheHype]

Swing 4 ever

[@minibini6055]

It's all about the fun

[@eileenbucik9801]

I decided to go to my first swing class alone this evening 🙈 hope it'll be fun✨

[@MrJgarin]

The best part of swing dance is that you can enjoy it at any level :)

[@samk.511]

It's going to be the 20's again soon, let's bring it back

[@tovmatt8506]

Sam K. Oh yes!! Absolutely

[@tomemeornottomeme1864]

Technically this is 40's

[@lilliannyasz]

When I did this I was this happy

[@brookeshanklin8]

oh boy little did he know dancing was not one of the things we brought back

[@brigette3115]

Quick someone be my friend so we can learn how to swing dance together!!!

[@emaracket9896]

meemememememee :))

[@brrrkic]

diD SOMEONE SAY MEME? i aM HERE

[@ItsNotRealLife]

Just go to the classes there's plenty of people to dance with, lots of swing social events too

[@jordancardenas7564]

Omg you like swing dance music please marry me my dear chanly beautiful Brigitte ❤ lol We can live vintage and grow old together as we still listen to swinger music

[@vinceg3213]

Dancing since 4 Years now... and always looking for a partner :D

[@melchingon]

if i could ever get a woman with this taste of dance and music

[@mostlyimpulsive3462]

Sunsh Tine Even this side of the waters have fish, dude. Don't worry!

[@lailadaily328]

yeah i was thinking of the same thing

[@monochromedream-eatingbaku]

Don't worry, my friend, women like that exist too.

[@stampedingsnails1471]

same here, if i could find a guy like that too life would be perfect!

[@qveenkz]

Hey, there's a bunch of us. Both guys and girls =)

[@paisleerhodes7255]

They all seemed to be very into the music and genuinely having fun which makes it so much better, and even more impressive.

[@Maggamillions]

the band is having so much fun watching people dance to their music

[@heartofdixiebrno2649]

Thanks! We are Heart of Dixie and we have a first album out for a couple of months if you are interested: heartofdixie.bandcamp.com/album/in-love-with-basie

[@Lopro94]

What I really like about the swing/Lindy Hop community is the openness. Whenever I go to a new city and look for local swing groups, I find people that offer me to show me around town and introduce me to the local scene. Super friendly and welcoming, at every level. I hope things stay that way. Big hug to y'all and keep bouncing on the sunny side of the street! 😎 ❤️

[@ChrisDiCarlo-q1t]

Swing dancing is the most fun you'll ever have dancing. I always found it easy, fun, creative and relaxing. I won eight swing dance contests in a row

[@foolishpassions3269]

Couple 3:17 did great with engaging the audience and this group overall prepared well for their Jack & Jill's. They have proper dance attire, footwork, form, and great partnerring 🙌💃

[@fryesteph]

I came to the comments hoping to find out who they are so I could check out more of their videos or posts somewhere.

[@aych7906]

I wish I could dance like this! They look like they have felt on their shoes, they're just flying over the dance floor!

[@feathersandquill9710]

I'm 13yrs old and I ABSOLUTELY love swing dancing. My childhood was all taking about Swing Dancing. I don't ever want to see it go away. Never ever💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@ceylinruzgarali]

how do you feel about it nowwww

[@Luckylucked]

how do you feel about it NOWWW

[@petrapredovan473]

Swing, shuffle amd electro swing look so fun to dance!

[@madpancake9891]

Not sure if electro swing is a dance type or a swing style, I think it's just a kind of music if it even is haha

[@niklasvilhelm7247]

Exactly

[@midnight-2021]

Electronic mix of any genre sucks! Keep the music with real instruments and with real vocals. Hate so much of this shit today with computer generated programmed fake garbage that cheaply imitates real instruments and absolutely hate autotune used in vocals.

[@Queenixx]

3:40 is my favorite moment, its so full of joy despite that they made a mistake, it shows that they dance with passion and have fun with it, and if thats not the most precious idk man. all of the opponents are good and beautiful tho! Everyone seems to enjoy it which is very important, just this moment, 3:40, it shows best i think :D

[@uttamkarmaker9102]

Queenixx the swing joy is contagious too! I was smiling the whole time :]

[@nataliereynolds9371]

@@uttamkarmaker9102 Me tooo

[@murasakirenea9290]

His laughter ☺ i love these vibes man

[@Limescale12]

I'm filled with such happiness and joy. I've always known this has existed but suddenly I'm all about this. I will swing.

[@Chipchase780]

Style, art, Iove of life, and bloody great fun, all rolled into one. Something that’s been missing from dance floors for many decades.

[@tanishachoudhuri]

I am ashamed to say that this is my first time watching swing dance. But I am also proud to say that I just fell in love with this dance style.

[@langhamp8912]

1:32. I cannot emphasize enough just how hard cramming that Charleston into the 7/8 and 1/2 is. While exiting from a Lindy Circle.

[@sarahyoung214]

langhamp8912 they were my favorite!

[@TheWorldOfRagus]

If I compare this to the professional dance competitions that are broadcasted on TV in Germany every now and then - the smiles in this video are REAL, so is the passion of the dancers on my point of view. Thank you for sharing your joy here.

[@robertsmith-zz7ot]

That was like the coolest thing Ive ever watched on youtube.

[@polinafurmanova6855]

It's so wholesome! Oh my goodness, what a serotonin booster! I was sitting there with a stupid smile on my face because it was so cute and exiting. Everyone is having fun without really focusing on the competition. This is the most fun dance ever, now I want to learn it!

[@aliciapanzer2970]

Oh my word they are all so good! I personally love the second couple though. They're my favorite.

[@Rosie-uf5ox]

Same!!

[@jaryH3]

Heeeey, great dancers performance, isn't it? What about the band? The Band! Love them from my home town in the hearth of Europe. Yess! And the organizers of such events! Be praised! And those who do things, be blessed. As it should be done, with love and gratitude and with tears that are behind all the efforts of such wonderful wonderful world people.

[@MarsPrincess8]

Now this is a fun party dance 🎉

[@sherrydobson8646]

My fav dance!! I love all the moves everybody has accomplished!! Such grace and talent!!

[@realgenjutsu8181]

This is one of the most beautiful dances in the world imo. I would definitely take this dance class if given the opportunity

[@trishbrown8853]

Every time I watch this I get really happy because one day I was watching this and my mum saw it and broke into a laughing and smiling fit and I asked why and she said it was because she really likes swing and electro swing music like me and told me a story of when she was in her early 20s or 30s she was in a swing dance competition and she danced just like the girl in the orange or yellow skirt and won and then started to cry because swing or soft music reminded her so much of me and from that day forth I was obsessed over swing music and when I see this particular video it reminds me of that day and never fails to make me smile :>

[@ElectricAbundancePlanning88888]

Beautifully orchestrated swing dancers and musicians - very fabulous and fun!!! Thanks for the entertainment and inspiration!!!

[@honeybee1864]

i love this so much like i probably wouldve danced more if people danced like this people need to stop making dancing so complicated like dancing is just moving your body to the music youre not supposed to put a lot of thought into it

[@annoyingkraken]

I took a dance class in the university, their (the peeps in the video) Swing is a lot more energetic and bombastic than what was taught us. Is there more than one type of Swing?

[@soccerdude9784]

annoyingkraken I feel the same. Gonna chill here for an answer

[@fdasjrfewklew433]

Yes, this is Lindy hop. A lot of studios that offer "swing" lessons are actually teaching east coast, which is like extremely watered down Lindy and is not dynamic. East coast or rock swing is a 4-count dance where you step to each side and once backwards. Normally it's just spinning (like the pretzel) without footwork or connection or technique shown here. Also, it doesn't fit jazz music (which is played in 8 count) which is the count Lindy hop uses. You have to seek out Lindy hop lessons to learn to do this style of dance, and plenty of cities around the world have a Lindy scene like this :)

[@jamesgriffey7982]

There's at least two major forms - east coast and West coast swing. Honestly though the best way to find out is to go to a swing dance and start asking haha

[@nycbklynrmp]

yes, there many there all types of shuffling- Chaleston and Melbourne for example

[@madpancake9891]

@@nycbklynrmp He asked about Swing dance but ik what u did there ;)

[@bellablackmist5033]

I can't help but be happy when theres people dancing around like that around

[@rebeccaflood6526]

This looks so fun to do, personally ive always lived dancing and this just makes me love it more.

[@carleytimmerman6451]

This looks like a great time! I would probably definitely trip a few times but it looks so fun

[@kaidentyler1100]

We’re having a swing dance at our school soon I’ m sooo excited after watching this video

[@allthatjazzlindy]

Great!! It's called competition, but all the dancers look happy! And all the dancers are doing their own dances! Watching makes me happy, too!!

[@matthewparsons4597]

In the most absolute and entire honest that I can muster, this is the most beautiful thing in the world to do

[@aileencasey2083]

Pair 90 dance so well! I haven't even taken any Swing Dance lessons yet, and I want to dance like them

[@jat7989]

Its amazing seeing young people still learning to dance like this

[@rainadepolo9521]

I’ve never seen this kind of dancing before! It’s so fun! I love it!!!

[@sanctuarydivinehealingmini1728]

How fun! I want to learn!

[@Soroboruo]

133+90 look so good! They're having so much fun and just look like a cartoon in places, I love.

[@mariaamalia685]

This makes me cry it's soo perfect and beautiful

[@mmacy228]

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[@mmacy228]

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[@kira-lilym6363]

The last couple were my favourite too watch, they really looked like they were just having so much fun

[@katiestevenson6232]

How does one even judge such a group?? They were all amazing! 🤩

[@rosalind442]

Reminds me of my dad and I dancing back in the day! He was a natural. ❤️

[@lucastestlab4034]

each competitor has some creative and entertaining dance-moves :-D btw can you see and hear how accurate they clap along with the music?

[@yellowcremling]

I love all of them, but I'm a sucker for a good use of space, and when the couple took a lap at 2:30, I was sold. Love these dancers!

[@fghtrpiolet]

How my memories take me back to my early yrs in high school. And the great times at the Rendiveou ball room in New Port Beach, Ca.

[@AnimalLover-43000]

I love how the contestants are cheering each other on

[@JayBirdCLE]

I wish I had half as much coordination. Amazing!

[@rainadepolo9521]

Makes me happy to watch and see them all smiling, would love to learn myself! 💃

[@heglenn]

How fun! Now to find someone to learn how to dance like this with me.

[@alexvswrld]

Wow that looks fun as hell, definitely needed to see this

[@Foxfancy357]

They look like they all have fun, it doesn’t feel like a competition at all!

[@ninja_sloth3906]

This makes me so happy .

[@rajkschwartz]

Classic music and classic dance no doubt tastes good like old wine

[@pongo7695]

It’s crazy how they just glide across the floor like that. It looks like they’re flying almost.

[@neotyppe4469]

nr. 90 and 133 have really done it for me, such great chemistry!

[@emperorcatfish2919]

Always wanted to learn to dance, and this vid reeaaaaly makes me want to just sign up for a class. Is it okay to be a newbie and go solo, or should I wait until I'm with someone? Nobody that I've been in a relationship with has ever had an interest in dancing, but I really love jazz/swing/anything-with-a-beat...

[@MandyRazon]

Emperor Catfish my school has a club for this you can go alone you'll probably eventually end up being friends with someone and end up being partners just be social !

[@skuncle3036]

Go solo!!!! Swing dances are SUCH an amazing way to meet new people!

[@rotemafik4622]

Mandy Razon wow I wanna move to your school

[@hoonalee6529]

@@MandyRazon ripppp i want to learn swing but im stuck in this tinyyy town --its sport or NOTHING ;w;

[@yldrmalkm]

definitelyy go solo and enjoy meeting new people while you exploring new hobby

[@etruscus74]

You all make me happy!

[@lastfirst5863]

I love the energy of the 1:30 guy, “they’re taping a number on my back so dignity is out the window, might as well wear a polo.” 😂

[@mojojojoppg9790]

This is so wholesome and beautiful! Honestly love this art form

[@pascalecarrera]

Merci beaucoup,c'est excellent ☘️,superbe musique et danseurs au top 😉🐞

[@ursulajoni15]

guys no one is stopping you from dancing like this, go online unless you live in the middle of nowhere I am sure you can find some kind of swing dance event near you

[@andreayanez222]

I would love to do something like this but I have zero rhythm... so I am sad that I can't. Also who would dislike such art. This was really amazing and fun too see. I would love to actually be there and see.

[@snaileybailey]

You can do it! :) I believe in you!

[@jerycaryy4342]

If you listen to music for 12 hours a day, especially music with deep rhythm, like rock, jazz, or blues, you'll naturally begin to understand rhythm more. At least I think so

[@julv5767]

Swing dancing is so fun, I love it

[@DanielV-e5z]

90 and 133 have the greatest connection from all the couples involved

[@2dmvaughan]

Outstanding music

[@heartofdixiebrno2649]

Thanks! We are Heart of Dixie and we have a first album out for a couple of months if you are interested: heartofdixie.bandcamp.com/album/in-love-with-basie

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

I love watching people swing! It looks so fun ❤️

[@AhterS]

I totally love Global Swing Broadcast (GSB) videos !!! :)

[@flx910w]

i don't know why i'm watching this but i don't regret it :D

[@WickedIndigo]

I wish this was a common thing again. BRING BACK SWING DANCING IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN

[@jerycaryy4342]

The clubs around where I live, if you start dancing with a woman, the most stereotypical (and fun) natural thing to do is essentially swing dancing. So the two of you start swing dancing and it is a lot of fun. Surprising too cause most of the clubs play ro but most of the woman fall into a swing dance.

[@WickedIndigo]

@@jerycaryy4342 sounds like an amazing time my friend :)

[@paulmaloney2383]

with all the complex choreography they do so effortlessly

[@Auzzo102]

Dancing is a different art, and I love it, such intricate and beautiful moves from all participants

[@Veratheprettiest]

Something about this just makes me so happy

[@naterussell2374]

How do you even judge this. I loved all of them

[@이로빈-l8n]

This is so lovely omg 💕💕💕

[@xXTigerWaveXx]

What a beautiful way of dancing 🥹

[@edelgrane9375]

it seems so fun, happy, free, energetic and a great joy to dance

[@jessicasmith7087]

Ok ok ok now. I jus shaved and now I’ve gotten goosebumps and the hair on my legs has grown back because of it. I wanna learn to swing dance!!!

[@alexandravonkoppenfels2337]

the third couple definitely killed it💯💯

[@racheldebner1955]

This looks like so much fun!

[@ОченьМаленькийХорёк]

Все ребята молодцы Но последняя пара прям в душу западают Они одеты как-то в одном стиле и прям какая-то искра между ними, видно, что танцуют от души и кайфуют от процесса, харизматичные очень и прям вау от них эффект

[@gilliangirl1]

I just LOVE watching this!

[@danceproject1275]

Oh my god! It’s so wonderful dancing. Good jobs dancers.

[@TheDrakenZ]

90 and 133 we're the absolute best. but good gracious they were all amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@cowboybebop8273]

The golden years of dancing with style

[@Ostsol]

My sister and I used to play around with swing dancing together when we were really young. Good old memories. :)

[@Marceline-bk8eq]

The couple at 2:48 are the best! That seem to have the best chemistry and are so goofy together! I love them lol

[@lindamarie6574]

i love watching swing dancing! they are all great!