My name is Sharon Davis

I am an Australian dancer, based in London.
I dance Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues & Burlesque

email / me@sharondavis.com.au
phone / (+44) 0777 444 6100 (UK)

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// on January 2010
I Heart Korea!

I Heart Korea!

I just got back from a whirlwind tour to Seoul Korea, for Camp Swing It! A million thanks to Kang Seok for bringing Juan and I out, it was an amazing experience! We can’t wait to go back, it was agony being there for such a short time (only 4 days!!!).  Here are a few [...]...
1920s Charleston

1920s Charleston

My new enormous 1920s Charleston compilation, with more vintage footage of the Charleston than you can shake a stick at (as we would say in Australia). See if you can spot these dancers: Joan Crawford, Leon James, Josephine Baker, Al Minns, Frankie Manning, Ginger Rogers, Pepsi B...
LIFE Magazine August 1943

LIFE Magazine August 1943

On 23rd August 1943, LIFE Magazine featured the Lindy Hop and declared that “a true national folk dance has been born in the USA”. It featured a short article and a 10 page photographic editorial (pages 95-103). The dancers were Leon James and Willa Mae Ricker (of Whi...
Mura Dehn’s “The Spirit Moves”

Mura Dehn’s “The Spirit Moves”

Juan and I are constantly harassing our poor students for not having seen The Spirit Moves. This documentary is absolute essential viewing for any swing dancer! I watch and re-watch it constantly, and every time I see something new. There’s not only Lindy Hop, but also Char...