Swing dancing is fun and energetic. There are many different styles of swing and you may get them confused. Some names you will hear referred to as swing are lindy hop, jitterbug, east coast swing, west coast swing, shag, balboa, Hollywood swing, boogie-woogie and jive.
You can use almost any kind of shoe for swing dancing. For a casual look and for practice you can wear dance sneakers.
Many people wear plain old Keds for lindy hop dance and very popular now are the chromed version such as the Aris Allen Women’s White Canvas Dance Suede Sole Dance Sneakers.
If you are looking for a more upscale look there are many spectator-type swing dance shoes you can buy in both women’s and men’s dance shoes.
Generally with west coast swing dancing you can wear a low heeled sandal that have suede on the sole.
Balboa dancers also like to wear retro-style shoes that replicate the styles of the 1940′s.
Aris Allen Women’s Black Velvet & Mesh Mary Jane Swing Shoes