Existing law designates an official state flower and an official state tree, among other things. This bill would designate the West Coast Swing Dance as the official state dance. This bill would designate Square Dance as the official state folk dance. It was created at the grassroots level of our people. Devotees of this art come from every conceivable ethnic, religious, racial, and economic background.
Age is no factor, nor is gender.
Among the ranks of swing dancers, one can find Judges, School teachers, Lawyers, Waitresses, Salesmen, Doctors, Students, and so on. West Coast Swing dancing is an intricate dance, requiring a great deal of coordination, good timing, and intelligent application. It is healthy and a joyful activity that belongs to all our people. They created it, they nurtured it, and they kept it alive. West Coast Swing is an American dance which is done to American music.