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Explore articles, dance inspiration and stories from Michael, Evita and the Syncopated City team. Publication dates reflect when these pieces were originally shared.
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 Savoy Ballroom, its transition to
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! It's a real treat to
Kick Ball Change
The Kick Ball Change The kick ball change is an essential rhythm for so many moments in our swing
Frankie’s Cha Cha Cha
Frankie's Cha Cha Cha Here is a great step to put into your Lindy arsenal created by Frankie Manning
The Shim Sham
The Shim Sham Though originally choreographed by Leonard Reed and Willy Bryant as a simple, unifying tap-based choreography for
Right side pass with a Yo-Yo
Right Side Pass w/ a Yo-Yo This is a fun 8-count swing dance variation that combines a basic right
Mini Dip
The Mini Dip In honor of Frankie Manning's birthday on the 26th of May, we've uploaded a video lesson
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 will teach you how to
Turns and Spin for Followers
4 Turns and Spins for Followers Evita demonstrates 4 situations where turning and spinning technique is essential for success:
Triple Steps
Triple Steps We're back to basics with this lesson because Triple Steps are an essential rhythm for Lindy Hop
“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 to slammin’ Jazz tracks, then
