William and Maeva seem to be better known in Europe than here in the states. They do all types of swing dancing, but are best known for Boogie Woogie, which is also more popular in Europe than on this side of the pond. I've never understood this, since Boogie Woogie is the quintessential American dance from the Rock & Roll era. It grew out of East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop, but the footwork is different and is very bouncy in appearance.
This first video is from Lindy Shock 2010 which was held just a few days ago in Budapest. William and Maeva start off with some twenties Charleston to a song from the Muppets (!) and then do some Lindy-Boogie Woogie to some classic rock and roll from the fifties...
If that wasn't enough William and Maeva for you, then check them out in this video doing some more standard Boogie Woogie style dancing...
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