After reading this recent article in the New York Times about this decade's swing dance revival happening around New York City, I was reminded of one of the greatest (swing) dance scenes in film--the backstage swing dance party in the film Hellzapoppin' from 1941. It's a very entertaining movie, featuring one scene in particular that will knock your bobby-socks off.
This incredible scene showcases some of the most vivacious, exhilarating, and virtuosic partnering that, in my experience, makes every viewer want to get up and dance. I can watch this clip over and over again and continue to feel excited. I love partnering in any style of dance and this clip really feeds into those kinesthetic feelings of trust and generosity that is required when dancing with a partner.
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