Swing dance developed with the jazz and swing music of the 20s through the 40s. The most popular dance has continually been the Lindy Hop, which began in the late 20s in Harlem, and has continued into modern swing. Although more commonly heard of, the Jitterbug isn't actually a specific dance but is used to describe a number of swing dances, as well as the act of swing dancing. Other common dances include the East and West Coast Swings, the Jive, the Booogie-Woogie, and the California Shag. Mambo is an off-shoot of swing dance and jazz music, and was heavily influenced by Italian-American gangsters. 
Three of the best swing singers were the members of The Rat Pack: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin. Popular swing songs include Sway, Mambo Italiano, Chicago, The Continental, and Stompin' at the Savoy; all done by various artists.
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