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Instructional DVDs & Videos

JITTERBUG & LINDY HOP: The Essentials
Tom and Debra have finally re-shot their instructional video on the convenient media of DVD. Following their 8-week beginner Jitterbug/Lindy Hop class exactly, the material is presented in a clear and organized fashion, showing footwork from the front and back to facilitate learning. All moves are demonstrated slowly and thoroughly explained for easy comprehension, with important tips for leaders and followers for the social dance floor. Through the magic of DVD, you may pause and repeat as necessary.

Bonus footage includes an interview with Tom and Debra, a brief history of swing dance, and one of the funniest dance team performances you will ever see!

 

Following our 8-week beginner class series, this DVD covers:

• Basic 6 count Footwork
Basic Closed Position
Underarm Turn
Transition to Side-by-Side Position
Jockey
Send-Out
• Basic Eight-Count Footwork
Lindy Whip
Lindy Circle
• Charleston
Side by Side Charleston
Half-Turn Charleston
Transition to Back Charleston
Back Charleston
Underarm Turn from Back Charleston
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BRAND NEW! Intermediate level DVDs with Tom and Debra!

SOCIAL LINDY with Tom and Debra
Social moves you can use on the dance floor! No dancer should be without these essential patterns. The material is presented in a clear and organized fashion, showing footwork and lead from different angles. Presumes a basic knowledge of 6- and 8-count Jitterbug and Lindy Hop patterns. Includes Inside Turn, Outside Turn, Shoulder Turn, Boy Turn, Reverse Whip, Tuck Turn, Tuck Turn Variation, Shoulder Catch, Underarm Turn, Roto Rooter.

 

Charleston Variations with Tom and Debra
Charleston is where swing dancing begins. Tom and Debra present 11 Charleston moves ranging in complexity from easy to more advanced. The material is presented in a clear and organized fashion, showing footwork and lead from different angles; each move is explained and broken down with an emphasis on the lead and follow skills that make these variations easy to incorporate into your swing dance repertoire. Includes Transition to Back Charleston, Lawnmower Turn, Swedish S-Turn, Traveling Charleston, Hand-to-Hand Charleston, The Kickaround, Pushback Charleston, Push-out Charleston, Rollover Charleston, Roll-in-Place, and Crossover Charleston.

$19.50 each.
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