Lady should have a strong hook grip and her wrist should be flat.in open position, the rocking foot goes straight back.Man and lady should look at their joined outstretched hands when fanning out.Many people hold the outstretched hand in a low position.(Remember that one partner can do single lindy while the other partner does double or triple lindy.)
On most turns, you will trade places with your partner.
Triple-step rhythm: triple-step, triple-step, rock-step. Remember, do not put your heel down on your back foot. Rock-Step: When you do a rock-step, momentarily shift all weight to your back foot. Single-step rhythm: slow, slow, quick, quick (or "1, 2, rock-step"). Don't lose form when you go fast.Įast Coast Swing Patterns East Coast Swing: Patterns | (Keep your shoulders level on the rock step) Synchronize with your partner by watching your partner's shoulders and your partner's rock step. Many dancers will vary the closed position frame by allowing the gentleman's left hand to hold the lady's right hand in a downward position. Keep your weight forward on the balls of your feet. The 1930's and 1940's, the lindy was called the swing. Because of the popularity of swing bands during Later, this American dance wasĬalled the "lindy hop" in honor of Charles Lindberg, who flew solo across The swing, an American dance, which evolved from the jazz era of the 1920's, Jive (International Swing) is always a triple-step swing, even if the music is fast.įor teaching, use slower tempos than these listed here, until the students master the steps. Use Foxtrot or West Coast Swing for the slowest swing music. Use triple-step swing or "triple lindy" for slower swing music. Use double-step swing or "double lindy" for medium speed swing music. Use single-step swing or "single lindy" to fast swing music. Big band music.Įast Coast Single 176-192 BPM, Double 152-176 BPM, Triple 136-152 BPM, Intl. Lively, syncopated music, fast or moderate tempo, 4/4 time signature,įour beats per measure with accents on counts 2 and 4. 
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & the Cometsįun, Fun, Fun, till Daddy Took the T-Bird Away by Beach BoysĮast Coast Swing Dance Facts East Coast Swing: Dance Facts | I Got a Rocket In My Pocket by Jimmy Lloydīei Mir Bist Du Schön by the Andrews Sisters Travellin' Band by Creedence Clearwater Revival Zuit Suit Riot by the Cherry Poppin Daddies ROCK in the USA by John Cougar MellencampĮverybody Needs Someone to Love by the Blues Brothers Lipstick Powder & Paint by Shakin Stevens You Never Can Tell by Chuck Berry (Pulp Fiction) Turn on your computer speakers and you can practice dancing to the following songs !! # Videos of Popular East Coast Swing Social Dance Patterns: Videos of East Coast Swing classes and dance instruction: Henric and Joanna Montpellier Swing Dance Festival | Nathalie and Yuval - World Championship 2004 | East Coast Swing Videos East Coast Swing: Videos |
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