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  1. Hand dancing - Wikipedia

    Hand dancing, also known as D.C. hand dancing or D.C. swing, is a form of swing dance that can be traced as far back as the 1920s, from Lindy Hop and the Jitterbug, to the 1950s when …

  2. Hand Dance for Dummies Part 1 - YouTube

    Part 1 of the Contemporary Hand Dance for Dummies Video Series, produced by Alvin Prather and Smooth Rhythm Dance Academy.

  3. D.C. Hand Dance Club

    D.C. Hand Dance is noted for its complex hand turns done in circular and slotted patterns to the beat of slow to moderate tempo music. DJs play a variety of period and contemporary music …

  4. National Hand Dance Association - Kennedy Center

    The National Hand Dance Association is a clearinghouse and resource of current and archival information on Hand Dance and the many activities associated with the dance and its culture.

  5. Discovering the Art: What is Hand Dancing? - tessasdance.com

    In this article, we will delve into the origins, moves, and styles of hand dancing, as well as its presence in popular culture. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, we’ll also …

  6. Hand Dance, Urban Ballroom, Lessons & Social Dancing

    Hand Dance is an improvisational form of swing style partner dancing developed in the Washington, DC area in the early 1950s by African Americans as a form of recreation and …

  7. The “7” Step Hand Dance Academy - Meetup

    This is a group for those who Hand Dance or are interested in learning the art form of Hand Dancing. In addition, the “7” Step Hand Dance Academy teaches Line Dance, Cha Cha, and Bop.

  8. GottaSwing – Swing dance | Lindy Hop Dance | Jitterbug

    Join our friendly, welcoming and FUN community of swing dancers of all ages, styles and abilities. Want to meet new people, enjoy dancing, and get some exercise? Gottaswing is the place for …

  9. Generations of African American Social Dance in D.C.: Hand Dancing

    Sep 20, 2016 · Hand dancing was born and bred in Washington, D.C., during the Motown era, which began in the late 1950s. It is essentially a smooth version of the Lindy Hop that features …

  10. AVA Dance Company | Adult Dance Classes in Northern Virginia

    AVA Dance Company offers adult dance classes and performance opportunities for all levels in Arlington, Virginia.