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Lindy Hop Steps

Lindy hop steps can be complicated but we have worked hard stripping away the assumed complexity so swing dancers of all levels can gain more confidence in themselves. Below I’ve put together a collection of original lindy hop moves and concepts I’ve created over my years of traveling around the world. Enjoy!

Swing Dance Moves | P. Kicks

Swing Dance Moves | P. Kicks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVO5E1O5ha8  Swing Dance Moves The Charleston is such a vast vintage swing dance accessible for beginner and advanced dancers. Try out this new variation I created called "P. Kicks." It looks convoluted - and it...

Sugar Push Avoidance | Swing Dance Moves

Sugar Push Avoidance | Swing Dance Moves

The sugar push is presumably an important swing dance move to learn, especially your dance space is limited. There are many variations one could do from this classic lindy hop move, or even avoid it all together.

Swing Dance Moves | The Hip Stop by Jamin Jackson

Swing Dance Moves | The Hip Stop by Jamin Jackson

This is legitimately difficult to execute without the potential of injury. Positioning and precise timing will make the transition of this lindy hop move attainable. I like to call it the “Hip Stop.”

Swing Dance Moves | Hip Hop vs Lindy Hop

Swing Dance Moves | Hip Hop vs Lindy Hop

If one takes an honest look at the influence of American vernacular dances in modern times, it isn’t difficult to ascertain the impact of early jazz dance. There are many events today highlighting friendly battle exhibitions between street dancers and swing dancers.

Swing Dance Moves | Lindy Hop Fishtails

Swing Dance Moves | Lindy Hop Fishtails

How do you do a fishtail on the social dance floor with a partner? Well, you lead it. There are a few places more easily accessible for inserting a fishtail. I prefer after a 6 count pass by when doing East-Coast swing. See if you can perform this classic Lindy Hop move with your partner. 

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