Swing Dance Books

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Which book is considered the definitive guide to Lindy Hop?

  1. Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop

  2. The Lindy Hop Manual

  3. Swingin' the Dream

  4. The Swing Dance Book


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop, written by Frankie Manning and Cynthia Millman, is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to Lindy Hop.

Who wrote the book \"Swingin' the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Swing Era\"?

  1. Louis Armstrong

  2. Tommy Dorsey

  3. Benny Goodman

  4. Stanley Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stanley Dance, a renowned jazz critic and historian, wrote the book \"Swingin' the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Swing Era\".

Which book provides a detailed history of swing dance from its origins to the present day?

  1. The Swing Dance Book

  2. Swingin' the Dream

  3. Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance

  4. The Lindy Hop Manual


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance, written by Loren Schoenberg and Erin Stevens, offers a comprehensive history of swing dance.

Who authored the book \"The Lindy Hop Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Swing Dance\"?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Norma Miller

  3. Al Minns

  4. Leon James


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Norma Miller, a renowned swing dance instructor and performer, wrote \"The Lindy Hop Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Swing Dance\".

Which book focuses on the social and cultural aspects of swing dance during the Swing Era?

  1. Swingin' the Dream

  2. The Swing Dance Book

  3. Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance

  4. The Lindy Hop Manual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stanley Dance's \"Swingin' the Dream: Big Band Jazz and the Swing Era\" explores the social and cultural significance of swing dance during the Swing Era.

Who wrote the book \"The Swing Dance Book: A Guide to the History, Styles, and Moves of Swing Dancing\"?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Norma Miller

  3. Al Minns

  4. Leon James


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leon James, a swing dance instructor and performer, authored \"The Swing Dance Book: A Guide to the History, Styles, and Moves of Swing Dancing\".

Which book provides a comprehensive guide to swing dance moves, techniques, and variations?

  1. Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop

  2. The Lindy Hop Manual

  3. Swingin' the Dream

  4. The Swing Dance Book


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leon James' \"The Swing Dance Book: A Guide to the History, Styles, and Moves of Swing Dancing\" offers a comprehensive guide to swing dance moves, techniques, and variations.

Who wrote the book \"Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance\"?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Norma Miller

  3. Loren Schoenberg

  4. Erin Stevens


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Loren Schoenberg and Erin Stevens collaborated to write \"Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance\".

Which book is known for its detailed analysis of swing dance techniques and patterns?

  1. Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop

  2. The Lindy Hop Manual

  3. Swingin' the Dream

  4. The Swing Dance Book


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Norma Miller's \"The Lindy Hop Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Swing Dance\" is renowned for its detailed analysis of swing dance techniques and patterns.

Who authored the book \"Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop\"?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Cynthia Millman

  3. Al Minns

  4. Leon James


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Frankie Manning and Cynthia Millman collaborated to write \"Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop\".

Which book explores the evolution of swing dance from its African roots to its global popularity?

  1. Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop

  2. The Lindy Hop Manual

  3. Swingin' the Dream

  4. Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Loren Schoenberg and Erin Stevens' \"Lindy Hop: The Story of America's National Dance\" delves into the evolution of swing dance from its African roots to its global popularity.

Who wrote the book \"Al Minns: The History of Lindy Hop\"?

  1. Al Minns

  2. Norma Miller

  3. Leon James

  4. Frankie Manning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Al Minns wrote his own book titled \"Al Minns: The History of Lindy Hop\".

Which book provides a comprehensive overview of swing dance styles, including Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and Balboa?

  1. Frankie Manning: Lindy Hop

  2. The Lindy Hop Manual

  3. Swingin' the Dream

  4. The Swing Dance Book


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leon James' \"The Swing Dance Book: A Guide to the History, Styles, and Moves of Swing Dancing\" offers a comprehensive overview of swing dance styles, including Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, and Balboa.

Who authored the book \"Jitterbug: The Story of America's Swing Dance\"?

  1. Frankie Manning

  2. Norma Miller

  3. Leon James

  4. Bruce Campbell


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bruce Campbell wrote the book \"Jitterbug: The Story of America's Swing Dance\".

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