Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan: Baby Boogie
Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan in a clip titled The Baby Boogie. Collins is the figurehead of the Hollywood or smooth style of Lindy Hop, defined by a low, gliding feel, tight footwork and cool understatement, while McGowan was his long-time dance partner. Watch the economy of movement and how the pair stay perfectly in sync with no wasted motion. Their approach contrasts nicely with the more athletic Harlem footage elsewhere in this list.
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