Clapping Conundrums: 1 & 3 vs. 2 & 4
Recently, I’ve been thinking about a clip of jazz pianist and singer, Harry Connick Jr., where he’s playing a concert
New Combo Collection video: Combo #19
This is a video recap from an Intermediate class in Stuttgart, Germany from 2017. Michael and Evita were working with
The Cuddle with Extra Turn
The Cuddle with an extra turn The Cuddle is a beginner move that most
Have you Heard This Slammin’ Jazz Tune?!
This week we're sticking with this theme of 'what inspires you?,' but instead of dancers, I (Michael) have chosen a
This is one of my Favorite Lindy Hop Clips!
In rehearsal the other day, I was speaking to the cast about the stylistic evolution of Lindy Hop from the
Dr. Marie N’diaye Workshop on Saturday, June 19th from 1 – 2:30pm EDT
We are less than a week away from our very exciting solo jazz workshop with Dr. Marie N'diaye!
Kick Ball Change
The Kick Ball Change The kick ball change is an essential rhythm for so
Frankie’s Cha Cha Cha
Frankie's Cha Cha Cha Here is a great step to put into your Lindy
The Shim Sham
The Shim Sham Though originally choreographed by Leonard Reed and Willy Bryant as a
Right side pass with a Yo-Yo
Right Side Pass w/ a Yo-Yo This is a fun 8-count swing dance variation
Mini Dip
The Mini Dip In honor of Frankie Manning's birthday on the 26th of May,
Texas Tommy with a Tuck Tuck
This week we feature the third and last video of our Tuck Tuck series. In this video, Michael and Evita
Turns and Spin for Followers
4 Turns and Spins for Followers Evita demonstrates 4 situations where turning and spinning
Triple Steps
Triple Steps We're back to basics with this lesson because Triple Steps are an
“The Jazz Dancers” – a brief survey of the lives of Al Minns & Leon James
'The Jazz Dancers' - Al Minns & Leon James If you are a swing dancer who enjoys moving your backside
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