Lindy Hop for Beginners

Revisit the material from class 1 in this Lindy Hop for Beginners session, practicing a review sequence with footwork, partner work, and a quick six-count combo to music.

Master lead and follow in Lindy Hop using clear body language to show forward or backward motion after the boom, and maintain connection through the rock step sequence.

Explore how to deepen Lindy Hop connection by feeling the pulsation in the arms and body, relax the shoulders, and maintain a comfortable, hug-like hold while dancing.

Discover handholds in lindy hop, from loose to cozy connections, using a ballroom-style hold to maintain a V shape, enhance partner focus, and rhythmical feedback with music.

Relax the joints that move front-back and up-down to keep the arms symmetrical in Lindy hop, though height differences may reduce symmetry.

practice Lindy Hop at different tempos by slowing down to reinforce what you've been doing, then progressively speed up to challenge timing and rhythm.

Practice kick throughs with an imaginary partner, strengthening solo footwork and six-count timing as you move from far away to the true position and back to side by side.

As a follower, open up your body by hinging at the outside shoulder to create and maintain space, making it easy for both partners to dance and adjust distance.

Explore flexible handholds in Lindy Hop for beginners, learning to adapt between grips as leader and follower; practice smooth shifts, rhythm, and timing for effortless side-by-side movement.

Explore the under arm turn in lindy hop through a beginner friendly breakdown, showing kick through, walking through, and closing into position with real and imaginary partners.

Learn solo Lindy Hop footwork on the six-count rhythm, practice quick quick slow patterns and transitions, and sharpen pivot moves for leaders and followers.

Master the open position in lindy hop, preserving rhythm and distance, keeping your elbow close to your body to leave space for quick steps, kicks, and a New York.

Learn to establish a comfortable connection in Lindy Hop through handshakes, sensory pull, and moves that follow the rhythm, like rock steps and kicks, with fluid leader-follower coordination.

master the send out in lindy hop, entering open and close positions with a circular motion and rock step apart, using quick, quick, slow timing.

The lecture teaches the send out in Lindy Hop for beginners using a quick-quick-slow rhythm, with verbal practice, step-throughs, and a sung, music-backed demonstration.

Communicate going together or apart through your position and movement, signaling the send out. Vary signals from backward lean to forward motion with the left foot to cue separation.

Practice solo Lindy hop steps in different directions, using quick, quick rock steps to pivot backward, sideways, diagonally forward, and forward, with inside-leg preparation for leaders and followers.

Practice send outs to music using a six count pattern, with a small turn to simplify the move. Rehearse together with the beat to improve timing and coordination.

Establish a balanced physical connection in the arms and hands to confirm movements and intentions, using controlled pressure like a handshake to guide rhythm without overstepping.

Practice rotation for the send out and open-position slides of any length. Develop body language, break up patterns, and learn to choose sequences to strengthen social dancing skills.

Explore passes by in open position using the same rock and slow footwork while trading places, experimenting with moves, body language cues, and emergency releases to avoid arm knots.

Learn the skip up with a partnered breakdown, emphasizing quick steps, squeeze and relax, kick timing, and mutual hand support to maintain balance.

Followers should complete the weight shift and relax the hip after the rock step. Position the hip over the foot to enable a kick or step and flexible adjustments.

Learn a new move: skip-ups into a turn and breakaway, as you wrap up Charleston basics with a fancy turn and integrated skip-out sequences and a turn six.

Learn a solo turn breakdown in Lindy Hop by kicking with the outside leg, turning away from your partner, and collecting the leg to pivot and rotate smoothly.

Master the eight-count basic with a partnered turn, kick the dog, and rock steps while managing arm position for balance and close turns.

Learn the breakaway in lindy hop for beginners, including prep, rock step, boogie backs and fronts, with guided lead and follow and controlled knee-hip bend for send-out.

Begin with a solo warm up that introduces a new swing rhythm and expands the variety of movements for Lindy Hop beginners.

Learn to swing the lindy hop triple step by matching the swing music's shuffle rhythm with a long-short pattern, staying low at wigler height to absorb movement.

Practice after a small tip to manage space while changing orientation in Lindy Hop, using rock step, triple step, and six count turns to create a new space.

Learn to communicate the stroll in Lindy Hop by using clear body language and timing to travel through weight shifts, with cues like kick through and skip up.

Learn to perform send-outs and take-ins in Lindy Hop, moving between open and close positions with rock steps and triple steps, while refining grip, balance, and distance through guided practice.

Learn to switch between rhythms and tempos in Lindy Hop, from one-two grooves to triple steps, and mix rhythms to express music across social dancing with confidence.

Explore choosing different footwork and rhythm, such as slow and triple steps, during passes and open alley, balancing freedom with moments to sync in close position.

Engage in even faster tempo practice for Lindy Hop beginners, inspired by a boilermaker jazz band setting.

Learn the rotating closed position in Lindy Hop for beginners, focusing on the close embrace, space for both leaders and followers, rock steps, and smooth weight shifts through triples.

Explore bonus clap variations in Lindy Hop for beginners, choosing your own adventure within a consistent movement flow and timing options from one to six.

Explore the mini dip orientation breakdown, practicing solo rotations and facing variations to position you and your partner for a connected rock step in Lindy Hop.

Review the class six recap covers partnering, a street stroll, a hop, rotation sequences, bonus klap, a hand-to-hand catch, a send-out, and a six-count finish with a belly turn.