Legacy Library is a new initiative of the Pacific Swing Dance Archive focused on preserving and curating audio and video from the 1920’s through the 1950’s and beyond. In collaboration with Nick Williams, our first effort focuses on digitizing and…
A catalog of significant locations associated with the swing dance era. From iconic dance halls and clubs to historic venues and cities, discover the places that played a pivotal role in the development of swing dance culture. Learn about the…
A curated selection of physical objects significant to swing dance history, such as instruments, costumes, props, and memorabilia. These artifacts offer a tangible connection to the past and highlight the material culture of the swing dance community.
Explore the various dance styles, musical genres, and cultural movements related to swing dance. Understand the evolution of swing dance forms like Lindy Hop and Charleston, and the musical styles that influenced them. This collection offers insights into the concepts…
A collection dedicated to entities like bands, dance troupes, record labels, and other organizations influential in swing dance history. Learn about their contributions, key members, and roles in promoting and sustaining swing dance culture.
An archive of important events that shaped the history of swing dance. Includes festivals, competitions, performances, and other noteworthy happenings. Delve into detailed accounts of these events and their impact on the swing dance community.
This collection houses all items that are either born-digital or digitized versions of media and documents, such as photographs, audio recordings, videos, newspaper clippings, letters, and other documents.
A comprehensive collection of individuals who have significantly contributed to the history of swing dance. This includes dancers, musicians, choreographers, venue owners, and other influential figures. Explore detailed biographies, achievements, and their connections within the swing dance community.
