--- product_id: 12794077 title: "Swingin' at the Savoy" brand: "norma miller" price: "₱4993" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12794077-swingin-at-the-savoy store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Swingin' at the Savoy **Brand:** norma miller **Price:** ₱4993 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Swingin' at the Savoy by norma miller - **How much does it cost?** ₱4993 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12794077-swingin-at-the-savoy) ## Best For - norma miller enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted norma miller brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Swingin' at the Savoy ## Images ![Swingin' at the Savoy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41UFAQX03pL.jpg) ![Swingin' at the Savoy - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31frM4zYaeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Fluffy but Fun *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 21, 2003* In the 1930s and 1940s, Swing jazz captivated America in a way no musical style ever had before. Swing was largely developed in Harlem and its driving beat made dance an inevitable component of this new music. The new dance created was the lindy hop, a non-classic couples dance largely created on the floor of the Savoy Ballroom.Swinging at the Savoy traces the life of Harlemite Norma Miller, who came of age just at the perfect time to invest her entire future in a faddish dance despite protests from her disapproving mother.Of course, Norma beat the odds and made a decent living as a performer, but this is not what the book is about. The real draw of this book is the chance to glean musical and dance history straight from the horses mouth. Indeed, Norma discusses the bands, the clientele, the lifestyle, the celebrities she met, and racial issues, but more often than not the bubbly Norma gets caught up in the warmth of her very dear memories.Swinging at the Savoy follows Norma through innumerable danceperformances, which were far from dull thanks to infectious Norma's joy and enthusiasm for dance. However, I would have preferred that her performances had been given a bit less weight and more had been included a few more anecdotes on Duke Ellington and Chick Webb, more discussion on issues such as the development of the music and dance, and how interracial dancing was possible in the dark ages of the 1930s.Of course, the book is subtitled The Memoir of a Jazz Dancer and so I cannot really fault the book for putting the events of Norma's life at the center. Furthermore, the book is prefaced with an excellent essay by jazz expert Ernie Smith that provides a solid historical perspective on the music and dance of Swing.Swinging at the Savoy is a breeze to read and includes a good number of photographs that help bring the book to life. I recommend this book to anyone interested in African-American culture, jazz, dance, or U.S. history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I love Norma Miller and thank her for sharing her stories *by A***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 26, 2016* This is the story of a real dancer! I love Norma Miller and thank her for sharing her stories. They are amazing and inspirational! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I Was Looking for *by S***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2020* Exactly What I Was Looking for --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12794077-swingin-at-the-savoy](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/12794077-swingin-at-the-savoy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-30*