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How To: Dance the Charleston swing dance move
Watch this dance how to video and learn the basic charleston dance step. Don't miss part 2! The Charleston is a dance named after Charleston, South Carolina. The dance became popular in the USA after the swing jazz 1923 song "The Charleston" by composer/pianist James P. Johnson came out. The Charleston soon became one of the most popular hits of the time period.
How To: Do the "Pretzel" swing dance move
Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Shag, Balboa and Blues and extends to include West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Hand Dancing, Jive, Rock and Roll, Modern Jive, and other dances developing in the 1940s and later.
How To: Do beginner swing dance moves
This five part how to video teaches you the basic steps for swing dancing. These steps are the basis for other more advanced styles of swing dance such as the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. Watch this tutorial and you'll be swing dancing in no time.
How To: Dance the Balboa swing
In this video series, our expert Nathan Bugh will tell you about the history of Balboa swing dance, and explain the dance itself. Nathan will teach you how to lead and follow the basic Balboa swing step, how to hold your partner, and how to do a break. He will also show you how to do a Charleston step, a kick, and how to bounce.
How To: Dance the East Coast Swing
Chris and Kelly-Anne show you how to dance the East Cost Swing which is also known as the Triple Swing. They start by showing you the basic steps for the man and woman, and then some combination moves.
How To: Do ROCK and ROLL LIFTS The FERRISWHEEL!!!!
THE FERRISWHEEL!!! Lifts and THROWS are a great way to spark up a dance routine! Practise in a large open space and be safe!!!
How To: Do a JIVE FLIP-the Backafll
The Backfall is heaps of fun. It is separated into two parts so when learning try to break those 2 sections up. In the second section it is always fun to get a little height, however know your boundaries and be safe. Use a mattress if necessary!
How To: Pull Off a West Coast Swing FLIP! The Groundflip
The Ground Flip is a move we made up. It is fun and is quite easy to learn because it is also broken up into two sections. Watch the Tutorial and practise each part until it's PERFECT :)
How To: Dance hot jazz and swing without a partner
In this four part how to video you will learn to dance solo jazz and swing. Learn how to do Suzie Q's, the Charleston and other hot jazz moves with this dance tutorial. Watch this video and you will be swing dancing without a partner in no time.
How To: Do a basic Jitterbug dance routine
In this how to video, Gary and Bonnie present an overview of some basic Jitterbug patterns. Learn how to do the cuddle back, the helicopter, the handshake and many other Jitterbug steps with this dance tutorial. Follow the steps in this lesson and you will be dancing the Jitterbug in no time.
How To: Dance the Left-Right Turn with Kick-ball-change
Head Over Heels demonstrates the Left-Right turn with a kick-ball-change variation for boogie woogie dancing. This is a basic dance move for swing dance variation boogie woogie. This is similar to jive dancing.
How To: Swing dance (for beginners)
Learn the basics of the big-band era, and get ready for a jazzy night on the town! You will need a dance partner, a sense of humor and endurance. Swing dancing tip: Open position means standing and facing your partner, maintaining some space between the two of you, and holding one or both hands. Did you know? The swing dance known as the Lindy Hop derived its name from Charles Lindbergh's famed solo flight (or "hop") across the Atlantic.
How To: Do Jitterbug dance steps
The Jitterbug is a popular swing dance, also known as the Lindy Hop and East Coast swing. This how to video demonstrates a series of 6-count Jitterbug steps. These steps are quick and easy to learn. Watch this dance tutorial and you will be doing the Jitterbug in no time.
How To: Do LINDY HOP FLIPS! Pop AROUND the BACK!
Pop Around the Back is a great lift that can be incorporated into Lindy Hop. Follow the steps in the video tutorial and practise safely!
How To: Do swing dance aerial jumps
Want to learn how to do all those cool swing dance flips and jumps? This three part dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance style aerials. Learn how to do the Frog Jump, the Knickerbocker, the Pancake and the Hat Trick. Aerials should not be done on a social dance floor and only with partner consent. Be careful when doing these moves.
How To: Perform the Standstill Backflip Swing Lift
Lifts and throws are great fun and look amazing! The standstill backflip swing lift looks fabulous with just about any style of dance. The clip below will walk you through the standstill back flip lift step by step, so that you can add a new masterpiece to your dancing!
How To: Perform the Pop Around the Back Swing Lift
Lifts and throws look amazing and are great fun! Especially the pop around the back lift, which looks fabulous with any style of dance, not just swing dance. The clip below will walk you through the pop around the back lift, step by step, so you can add a new masterpiece to your dancing!
How To: Perform the Crocodile Roll Swing Lift
Lifts and throws are great fun and look amazing! And this crocodile roll lift looks fabulous with any style of dance, not just swing. The clip below will walk you through the entire crocodile roll lift, step by step, so that you can add a new masterpiece to your dancing!
How To: Perform the Rollerblind Swing Lift
Lifts and throws are great fun and look amazing! This rollerblind lift looks fabulous with any style of dance. The clip below will walk you through the rollerblind lift step by step so you can add a new masterpiece to your dancing!
How To: Do the West Coast swing dance easily
The West Coast swing is a dance that derives from the Lindy Hop (which is itself based on the popular Charleston), and it's a fun dance that centers around two partners compressing together and then extending apart.
News: Lindy Hop in a Time Warp
Have you ever been mesmerized by the Lindy Hop? It knocks me out. WonderHowTo has tutorials, but here's an interesting way to absorb the moves: watch in slow motion.
How To: Easily do Jitterbug dance steps
Jitterbug dance steps are quite easy because they're always on the beat of the music. Practice the jitterbug dance steps with guidance from a professional dance instructor and performer in this free video on dance steps.
How To: Dance the triple-step for Swing
When learning any new dance, it's important to take your time and constantly practice any new steps you learn in order to embed it into your very mind. As dance intructors always say, practice makes perfect. So when watching this tutorial, remember those words as you are attempting to dance the triple-step for swing. It usually consists of a side step, then a together step, followed by a side step again. It seems pretty easy to do, but you never know. So good luck, pay attention, and enjoy!
How To: Easily swing dance at home
Swing dance is an energetic and fast paced dance that's sure to get your blood flowing. When doing it, the leader will always start to the left. It's something that many can follow, but requires practice. So check out this tutorial from professional instructor Nina Ortega and see if you have what it takes to swing. Enjoy!
How To: Do swing dance moves
If you're looking for a dance that is very energetic and fast, then look no further than swing dance. They can be very fast and goes along with the music and is pretty easy to learn. If you're interested in learning the basics, this tutorial is perfect for you. You'll be taught by professional Nina Ortega as she takes you through the steps when it comes to swing dance. So good luck, practice, and enjoy!
News: Do the Belt Flip! Intertwined Acrobatics
Let me guess. You want a chick who can do this. Well, it takes two to do this move, so educate yourself! Swing dance tutorials.
News: Lindy hop swing dance the night away
Nothing compares to this scene from 1941 film Hellzapoppin' starring the legendary Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.
How To: Do a backflip in swing or Lindy hop
Need some help with your swing dancing skills? Can't quite impress the crowd with your moves? Well, check out this quick video tutorial to learn how to do a backflip in swing or Lindy hop. This will also show you how to lead into the backflip from the jitterbug basic.
Dance the 1920's Charleston: Crossovers and 1-2 Turn
Head Over Heels demonstrates a couple 20's Charleston variations. First learn the crossover step, and then the 1-2 pass by. Do the Charleston with the crossover step, and then the basic crossover step back in the basic. Follow along with this couple as they guide you through the steps.
How to Dance a basic Jitterbug: Jig Kicks with a Cross-Over
Head Over Heels demonstrates a jig kicks sequence with a cross-over step. This Jig Kicks with a Cross-Over enables you to do the basic jitterbug. Do one full basic and then get your footwork on the same as your partner (her rock step). Follow along with all the instructions as the dancers guide you through the steps. Swing dancing is fun to do, and great exercise.
How To: Swing dance the Tuck Turn Variation
Head Over Heels demonstrates a tuck turn variation for swing dance. This Tuck Turn Variation is the eight count version. Follow along as the dancers guide you through the steps. Swing dancing is fun to do, and great exercise.
Swing dance swingout variation: Jumping Jacks
Tracy and Kelley from Head Over Heels demonstrate the Jumping Jacks swingout variation. This is a basic step in swing dancing. This is good to transition into Jive dancing and other swing variation of partner dance.
How To: Dance the Tunnel Jitterbug move
Tina and Mike from Head Over Heels demonstrate the Tunnel jitterbug dance figure. This is a beginner move for Jitterbug dancing. The Jitterbug is a swing dance variation.
How To: Dance the Wurlitzer Beginners modern jive dance move
The Wurlitzer move starts off man's left hand to ladies right hand. This is another Modern Jive dance moves from DanceYourselfDizzy.com It is a beginner move in modern jive swing dancing.
How To: Dance the Teapot stir beginners modern jive move
Dance the Teapot Stir beginners modern jive move. First, start off man's left hand to ladies right hand. Learn Modern Jive dance moves from DanceYourselfDizzy.com
How To: Dance the Hatchback beginners modern jive move
Learn the Hatchback First jive dancing steps in swing dance. Start off man's right hand to ladies right hand. This is a modern jive dance move from Dance Yourself Dizzy.
How To: Dance modern jive
Here's a weekly on-line Modern Jive dance lesson from Dance Yourself Dizzy. This is a two part step by step from the man's perspective showing the steps in lead during basic modern jive dancing. Jive is a style of swing.
How To: Dance the lindy hop to a five beat swing
This how-to video provides a quick demonstration of some ways to use Lindy hop-like swing dance skills to dance to five-beat musical numbers, such as Dave Brubeck's "Take Five". Cat Foley, president of the Newcastle University Swing Dance Society helps demonstrate a few moves in a rather echoey room. Follow along with this swing dance tutorial and elarn how to dance the lindy hop to a five beat swing song.
How To: Do the lindy hop swing dance to ska music
A clod-hopping presenter demonstrates in this how-to video that Lindy hop skills can be used to dance to ska music. The trick, as explained in the video, is to master the art of putting the emphasis on the UP and not the DOWN. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to dance the lindy hop swing dance to ska music.
How To: Do a basic Jitterbug step
In this how to video, Mary Pinizzotto, one of the great dance teachers in Southern California, teaches the basic steps to the Jitterbug. These steps are fun and easy to master. Watch this tutorial and you will be doing the Jitterbug in no time.
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