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Position:Home>Dancing> Swing dancing move suggestions?Question:At my school we are having a swing dance competition. My partner is not very flexible and is slightly heavier than me. We can do a lot of basics and we can do the one move where you go into a chain and then you pull her under the guys legs. Well I would like to do some more easy but winning or fun/cool moves. We are in middle school/junior high so don't suggest something to complicated. Just what are some easy but cool/interesting moves to do during the competion? Thanks :)! also if possible a description on how to do the move would be nice or video clips would be nice :)! Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: At my school we are having a swing dance competition. My partner is not very flexible and is slightly heavier than me. We can do a lot of basics and we can do the one move where you go into a chain and then you pull her under the guys legs. Well I would like to do some more easy but winning or fun/cool moves. We are in middle school/junior high so don't suggest something to complicated. Just what are some easy but cool/interesting moves to do during the competion? Thanks :)! also if possible a description on how to do the move would be nice or video clips would be nice :)! Check out these video clips from the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown.... http://www.lindylibrary.com/main/index.p... Or here are some vintage film clips: http://poy.no/vintage/ You'll want to learn an inside turn, outside turn, pass by, basket whip and also pick up an eight count Lindy Hop swingout. They're your bread and butter basics check out pensacolaswing.com they have some videos Swing is a social dance, and it's cool you're looking for resources online to learn from, but when it comes down to it, nothing can substitute from learning from someone in person with your partner there. Online resources might help you learn more, but they aren't going to get you what you're looking for. I recommend that you find your local lindy hop scene/instructor to get you started (where you can learn about lead and follow dancing). Try searching you City/State on this website: http://www.thelindyhop.com That being said . . . If you're a beginner, you're to want to start out by learning moves in East Coast Swing. This is the easiest to learn as a beginner. It's a 6-count basic, and stays in that basic. It's also a standard ballroom dance, and is very easy to find a teacher. Here's how to dance it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuCqgF90H... Now, unless you're going into competitive ballroom, there's really no reason to stick with learning ONLY east coast, you'll want to move on to Lindy Hop. Lindy Hop is the original swing dance that developed out of the Charleston in Harlem. It's almost always danced to what's considered "swing music" by most people's standards. It's an 8 count dance that can have different variations. Here's how to dance it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVJu2q1cg... In addition you should learn other swing type dances like Charleston, Balboa and Collegiate Shag. There are a few free instructional videos on YouTube and Google Video you can search for, but I find the best online resource is: http://www.idance.net They have some free lessons, but most you have to pay for . . . don't worry, it's only a $1 per video, so that's pretty cheap! If you want a little inspiration about swing dancing, check out this video (It's from a professional Lindy Hop competition): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJj0mNNe... I hope that helps! Happy Dancing. |