Two Guys Set Off Epic ‘Killer Boogie’ Swing Dance With Hundreds Of Performers

Jul 10, 2020 by apost team

It has been said that dance is a timeless interpretation of life. In an incredible March 2019 video from Rock That Swing Festival (RTSF), that certainly seems to be the case. The video showcases RTSF's annual “Killer Boogie” dance routine, performed at Deutsches Theater in Berlin, Germany. As predicted, it was highly praised and garnered countless views.

Although several people can claim to have seen the boogie-woogie dance in action, very few can actually perform it themselves. In reality, the dance demands great skill, passion, and dedication in order to accurately make the boogie-woogie motions. Despite sounding like a silly, wacky dance that might be more innovative spontaneity than practiced choreography, anyone attempting the boogie themselves will understand just what a feat it is to perform it!

The “Boogie Dance” is what today’s folk understand as the boogie-woogie was passed down from several generations earlier in the form of Rock 'n' Roll and Lindy Hop dancing from the 1950s, according to Herrang Dance Camp. Several who have fond memories of that era will be brought back in time by the attire worn by the dancing crew; everyone's wearing clothing from the first half of the last century!

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If you are a boogie-woogie die-hard, then you are probably already aware of the famous Rock That Swing Festival. Across all video sharing platforms, the videos posted from each year’s RTSF are being disseminated to dancing fans of all stripes.

The Rock That Swing Festival is an occasion to celebrate old-school dances that professionals and amateurs alike look forward to every year. As said by the organization’s Facebook representative, the festival is a celebration of the diversity of vintage dances and swing music from the 20s all the way through the 50s. The festival consists of five nights of dancing with live music, competitions, and shows that everyone is sure to enjoy. There's also a 5-day dancing camp that allows people to develop their own individual styles that are still era-specific and fit with the theming.

After the dancing has been taught and everyone has been prepped, it’s finally time to showcase the talented main event where all vintage dancers can unify on the dance floor to celebrate their favorite moves.

The video opens up with a pair of handsome men in the front of a group. The duo is Rasmus Holmqvist and Marcus Koch, both clapping and smiling. Rasmus Holmqvist, wearing blue, got the lion’s share of compliments in the comments thanks to his energetic dancing.

The man in white is Marcus Koch, who is already well versed and well known in the field of swing and boogie dancing; he teaches virtually to anyone who’s interested in learning how to perform the boogie-woogie style of dance. The song that everyone is starting to dance to is written by a Dutch piano player named Jan Rietman and is known as the Killer's Boogie. Jan Rietman himself is also known as “The Killer” thanks to his amazing boogie composing talent.

Following them in the rear are other dancers who excitedly wait for the music to begin. Once it does, their feet go right to work. The precision of their dancing, especially with the high-tempo and constantly tapping feet is beyond amazing. Truly, the entire group has become one with their favorite music. It almost looks like they are defying gravity because, at one point, people seem to spend more time in the air than they spend on the ground! The diverse performers finish their routine nearly out of breath and with huge smiles!

Do you and your friends have any fondness for the boogie-woogie? Does the boogie remind you of any modern dances from this century? Does anyone in your family remember dancing from this bygone era? We want to hear all about it!