I watch dozens of dance videos on YouTube daily, and to make use of my ceaseless browsing I’ve decided to start sharing a clip here each week.

To kick off the series, here’s Groovie Movie, a 1944 film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that teaches everything you need to know about the jitterbug in just under 10 minutes. Narrated comically by “a Smith named Pete,” the video delves into swing dance’s history — the steps are pulled from ballet, the waltz, and traditional Japanese forms — and ends with a raucous demonstration by both adults and children. Get a load of these cats!