Choreographies

Dive into the history of Duke Ellington’s Bli-Blip and its significance in swing. Discover the origins of the dance, the social commentary of the time, and how it continues to inspire dancers today. This article is perfect for swing lovers and anyone interested in African American art and culture.

A few months ago I made this wonderful collaboration with Okurut George and his swing dance project. In this video you can see both his Solo Jazz students and my students (from Swing Maniacs), dancing the same choreography. Separated by thousands of kilometres, and yet together.