Waltzing in the Dark: African American Vaudeville and Race Politics in the Swing Era by Brenda Dixon Gottschild. The influential first book on the dances created by African Americans, their cultural impact, history and anecdotes, from buck dancing, tap dancing, snakehip, Fred Astair to lindy hop and the Savoy Ballroom. Jazz Dance: Story of American Vernacular Dance by Marshall Stearns and Jean Stearns. A wonderfully told first-person account by one of the greatest innovators of the Lindy Hop. For those interested in learning more about the history of swing dancing, here is a list of resources that include books, videos, and links to get you started.įrankie Manning Ambassador of Lindy Hop by Frankie Manning and Cynthia Millman.
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