{"id":984,"date":"2023-01-17T23:39:25","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T23:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swingpatrol.com\/sydney\/?page_id=984"},"modified":"2025-02-28T05:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T05:57:17","slug":"acknowledgin-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swingpatrol.com\/sydney\/acknowledgin-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Acknowledging History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Acknowledging History<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Respecting the roots and culture of Swing and Blues dancing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Acknowledging the Black roots of swing and jazz<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love. We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form.<\/p>

We endeavour to continue\u00a0educating ourselves\u00a0about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honour the roots of the dance and music.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The legends of Swing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are just three of the greats, who with their amazing knowledge and tireless efforts helped keep us connected to the roots of Swing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Frankie Manning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem\u2019s legendary Savoy Ballroom where in the mid-1930s, he revolutionised the course of the Lindy Hop with his innovations, including the air step. Frankie was the star of\u00a0this iconic swing dancing clip<\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Norma Miller \u2013 also known as the \u201cQueen of Swing\u201d \u2013 was the last surviving member of legendary performance troupe Whitey\u2019s Lindy Hoppers and one of the greats of Lindy hop. Author, choreographer, comedian and actor, Norma worked in show business for over seven decades and continues to be an inspiration to Lindy hoppers around the globe.<\/p>

check out the amazing night that swing patrol hosted the late norma miller, the queen of Swing dancing at the Hippodrome<\/a> in the centre of London.<\/p>

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Jean Veloz (born Jeannette Phelps) is an icon of the Hollywood style of Lindy Hop. After learning to dance with her brothers in the family living room, Jean\u2019s career took off when she won a Hollywood dance contest, earning a Screen Actor\u2019s Guild membership card and a dance cameo in the film Swing Fever<\/a> (1943).\u00a0 Swing Patrol founder Scott Cupid still says that his 90 seconds with Jean Veloz<\/a> was the best dance experience he has ever had.\u00a0<\/p>

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There are many legends of Swing Dancing. Here are just a few you should know by name.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Acknowledging History Acknow-ledging History Respecting the roots and culture of Swing and Blues dancing. Acknowledging the Black roots of swing and jazz We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love. We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form. We endeavour to continue\u00a0educating ourselves\u00a0about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honour the roots of the dance and music. The legends of Swing Here are just three of the greats, who with their amazing knowledge and tireless efforts helped keep us connected to the roots of Swing. Frankie Manning Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem\u2019s legendary Savoy Ballroom where in the mid-1930s, he revolutionised the course of the Lindy Hop with his innovations, including the air step. Frankie was the star of\u00a0this iconic swing dancing clip\u00a0 Read more here. Norma Miller Norma Miller \u2013 also known as the \u201cQueen of Swing\u201d \u2013 was the last surviving member of legendary performance troupe Whitey\u2019s Lindy Hoppers and one of the greats of Lindy hop. Author, choreographer, comedian and actor, Norma worked in show business for over seven decades and continues to be an inspiration to Lindy hoppers around the globe. check out the amazing night that swing patrol hosted the late norma miller, the queen of Swing dancing at the Hippodrome in the centre of London. Read more here. Jean Veloz Jean Veloz (born Jeannette Phelps) is an icon of the Hollywood style of Lindy Hop. After learning to dance with her brothers in the family living room, Jean\u2019s career took off when she won a Hollywood dance contest, earning a Screen Actor\u2019s Guild membership card and a dance cameo in the film Swing Fever (1943).\u00a0 Swing Patrol founder Scott Cupid still says that his 90 seconds with Jean Veloz was the best dance experience he has ever had.\u00a0 Read more about Jean. More Great legends of Swing There are many legends of Swing Dancing. Here are just a few you should know by name. 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Acknowledging the Black roots of swing and jazz We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love. We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form. We endeavour to continue\u00a0educating ourselves\u00a0about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honour the roots of the dance and music. The legends of Swing Here are just three of the greats, who with their amazing knowledge and tireless efforts helped keep us connected to the roots of Swing. Frankie Manning Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem\u2019s legendary Savoy Ballroom where in the mid-1930s, he revolutionised the course of the Lindy Hop with his innovations, including the air step. Frankie was the star of\u00a0this iconic swing dancing clip\u00a0 Read more here. Norma Miller Norma Miller \u2013 also known as the \u201cQueen of Swing\u201d \u2013 was the last surviving member of legendary performance troupe Whitey\u2019s Lindy Hoppers and one of the greats of Lindy hop. Author, choreographer, comedian and actor, Norma worked in show business for over seven decades and continues to be an inspiration to Lindy hoppers around the globe. check out the amazing night that swing patrol hosted the late norma miller, the queen of Swing dancing at the Hippodrome in the centre of London. Read more here. Jean Veloz Jean Veloz (born Jeannette Phelps) is an icon of the Hollywood style of Lindy Hop. After learning to dance with her brothers in the family living room, Jean\u2019s career took off when she won a Hollywood dance contest, earning a Screen Actor\u2019s Guild membership card and a dance cameo in the film Swing Fever (1943).\u00a0 Swing Patrol founder Scott Cupid still says that his 90 seconds with Jean Veloz was the best dance experience he has ever had.\u00a0 Read more about Jean. More Great legends of Swing There are many legends of Swing Dancing. Here are just a few you should know by name. 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Acknowledging the Black roots of swing and jazz We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love. We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form. We endeavour to continue\u00a0educating ourselves\u00a0about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honour the roots of the dance and music. The legends of Swing Here are just three of the greats, who with their amazing knowledge and tireless efforts helped keep us connected to the roots of Swing. Frankie Manning Swing dancer extraordinaire Frankie Manning was a leading dancer at Harlem\u2019s legendary Savoy Ballroom where in the mid-1930s, he revolutionised the course of the Lindy Hop with his innovations, including the air step. 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