Dance Notes

Lindy Hop Ideas

No thumb hand hold

Focus on proper swingout technique, less strain on right hand

Frame in swingout. Don't let shoulders roll forward

Move whole body backward to lead the swingout. Allow follower to come to you on her time

Follower can swing out forward or backward - leader releases quickly to allow this

Jig kicks basic

Study style of 1947 film "Juke Joint." What footwork are the leaders using? In and out figure/sugar push. Swingouts with 4 steps in closed.

Try open position variations: apple jacks, boogie back, boogie forward, tacky annies

Study Jamaica Lindy film

Feel whole body in each motion. Try dancing while focusing on just one member, e.g. right hand, face, shoulders

Try not to say anything that could sound condescending to dance partner