Electro Swing

Electro Swing is very popular in Montreal, and is a week night staple for my friends and I.  Electro Swing is a Swing rhythm mixed with Electronica, Rap, Pop and other contemporary music.   It's also a casual way to learn how to Swing Dance, which is surprisingly easy to learn.  Electro Swing allows you more variation in movements than regular Swing dancing, and hip hop, modern elements, and personal twists can easily be added because of the musics unique style
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Electro Swing events are held all over Montreal, usually on tuesdays and feature a one hour dance class followed by a club until the early morning.  Admission is free if you dress in full swing dancing attire (wear a suit or a circle skirt!).

If you are interested in learning about Electro Swing, check out some online playlists such as this one:

Electro Swing 5 by Sentenial on Mixcloud

You can also teach yourself the basics of how to swing dance here:

Learn How to swing dance (for beginners). For more Swing How-To Videos & Articles, visit WonderHowTo.