Bugg
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Bugg is a common dance style in Sweden
and is very popular on the dancefloors, when dansband
s play. Bugg is a four step dance and performed at different paces (120–180 BPM). Bugg is a partner dance
and follows certain basic rules, but a is essentially improvised, with the woman following the man's lead. Acrobatic
moves are not allowed. Swedish Bugg belongs to the swing dance family and closely resembles Modern Jive
.
Bugg is both a very popular social dance
as well as a competition
dance in Sweden
. It is also has the most competitors and practitioners within the Swedish Dancesport Federation
.
(Jitterbug), that came to Sweden in the middle of 1940. In films from a famous dance place called Nalen in Stockholm
, one can see the Swedish style of Lindy Hop
(Jitterbug) in which the Swedish Bugg has its origin
s. This dance style was then developed to the modern style we see today, danced in dance places throughout Sweden and now beginning to spread around the globe. This style has of course various dialects and variants, but the bases are more or less equal throughout the country.
When the dance competitions began in Sweden during the 70s, there was only one class for all participants, namely Free style. This was then in 1983 divided into two different dance styles, Social bugg and Free style. In 1984 this was changed again. A new style was created. These two new styles were then called Free style and Rock for a long period.
Later on these two styles more or less was developed toward one single Bugg style and into what one can see today. Yet with different dialects and variants throughout the country, but without the acrobatic elements. The Swedish Bugg was from now on practised with great enthusiasm by many dancers and in all ages, from all of Sweden. Today, the Swedish Bugg is one of the most popular dances in Swedish dance schools and swedish dance clubs. It can also provide a gateway into other dance styles.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
and is very popular on the dancefloors, when dansband
Dansband
Dansband is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik . Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired by swing, schlager, country, jazz, and rock...
s play. Bugg is a four step dance and performed at different paces (120–180 BPM). Bugg is a partner dance
Partner dance
Partner dances are dances whose basic choreography involves coordinated dancing of two partners, as opposed to individuals dancing alone or individually in a non-coordinated manner, and as opposed to groups of people dancing simultaneously in a coordinated manner.In the year 1023 the German poet...
and follows certain basic rules, but a is essentially improvised, with the woman following the man's lead. Acrobatic
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
moves are not allowed. Swedish Bugg belongs to the swing dance family and closely resembles Modern Jive
Modern Jive
Modern Jive is a dance style derived from Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock and Roll, Salsa and others, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork - by removing syncopation such as chasse. The term French Jive is occasionally used instead, reflecting the origins of the style...
.
Bugg is both a very popular social dance
Social dance
Social dance is a major category or classification of danceforms or dance styles, where sociability and socializing are the primary focuses of the dancing...
as well as a competition
Competition
Competition is a contest between individuals, groups, animals, etc. for territory, a niche, or a location of resources. It arises whenever two and only two strive for a goal which cannot be shared. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For...
dance in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. It is also has the most competitors and practitioners within the Swedish Dancesport Federation
Swedish Dancesport Federation
Swedish Dancesport Federation administers all dancesport in Sweden. The association was formed on February 25, 1968 and is one of 68 different sports federations in Sweden. DSF became member of Swedish Sports Confederation in 1977, which administers all sports in Sweden...
.
Short history
Swedish Bugg is a totally Swedish phenomenon and is also a variant of the early Lindy HopLindy Hop
The Lindy Hop is an American social dance, from the swing dance family. It evolved in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and '30s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based...
(Jitterbug), that came to Sweden in the middle of 1940. In films from a famous dance place called Nalen in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, one can see the Swedish style of Lindy Hop
Lindy Hop
The Lindy Hop is an American social dance, from the swing dance family. It evolved in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and '30s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based...
(Jitterbug) in which the Swedish Bugg has its origin
Source
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s. This dance style was then developed to the modern style we see today, danced in dance places throughout Sweden and now beginning to spread around the globe. This style has of course various dialects and variants, but the bases are more or less equal throughout the country.
When the dance competitions began in Sweden during the 70s, there was only one class for all participants, namely Free style. This was then in 1983 divided into two different dance styles, Social bugg and Free style. In 1984 this was changed again. A new style was created. These two new styles were then called Free style and Rock for a long period.
Later on these two styles more or less was developed toward one single Bugg style and into what one can see today. Yet with different dialects and variants throughout the country, but without the acrobatic elements. The Swedish Bugg was from now on practised with great enthusiasm by many dancers and in all ages, from all of Sweden. Today, the Swedish Bugg is one of the most popular dances in Swedish dance schools and swedish dance clubs. It can also provide a gateway into other dance styles.
See also
- List of dance style categories
- List of dances
- Competitive danceCompetitive danceCompetitive dance is a popular, widespread activity in which competitors perform dances in any of several permitted dance styles—such as acro, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, and tap—before a common group of judges...
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