The stroll is the classic line dance of the 1950's
It is done in two parallell lines (leads on one
side, follows across the divide.)
A simple basic step pattern is performed in such a
fashion that the line advances, or moves one pace
with each pattern.Individuals on each end pair up
and perform a "shine" routine as they proceed down
the line; at the end they separate and rejoin
the lines.
The emergence of the stroll as a recongnizable
dance is due in a large part to American Bandstand
a popular televised dance party that began in 1954
Initially, the show's regulars created the
popular dance called the Bunny Hop. Following this
success, the kids began churning out new dances
for every new beat, including the Stroll, a slow,
simple dance, where two lines, boys on one side,
girls on the other, faced each other shifting from
left to right, then back again.
The fun came when the couple met in the middle
to strut down the aisle, all eyes on them.
Music: The Stroll by The Diamonds
Page by Rene
March 3, 2005
