[Tango-L] Blue Tango

Martin Waxman martin at waxman.net
Mon Jul 31 16:38:37 EDT 2006


At 03:58 PM 7/31/2006, steve pastor wrote:
>Follow the wavy line of connected facts...
>   I am still investigating the origins of West Coast Swing.

Here's what I've heard:
During World War II, Hollywood cameras had trouble following some 
Lindy dancers during a film production.
Someone thought up dancing in a slot (back and forth) that made it 
easier for the cameras to follow.

Marty

Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly distributed.



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