Online Jitterbug Dance Lesson Video: Jitterbug Basics

Lesson Info

This lesson provides Dan and Tiff's complete introduction to Jitterbug, also known as East Coast Swing - it's widely considered to be the swing dance with the fastest learning curve, so you can hit the dance floor in no time! Breakdown includes timing and footwork details for both partners, leading and following tips, a great introduction to good habits that you'll want to keep throughout your dancing career, plus a nice general set of rules for good social dancing!

Price: $1.99
Genre: Jitterbug
Level: 1
Duration: 10:45
$1.99

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Daniel Newsome Denver, CO, United States

Instructor Name Daniel Newsome
Dance Styles: Partner Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Jazz (Vernacular)
Teaches with: Tiffiny Wine
Available lessons: 65 Lessons, 16 Lesson Packs
Hailing From Denver, CO, United States
Instructor Contact Email Daniel Newsome

Daniel Newsome and Tiffiny Wine have been dancing for 8 years, studying extensively with master dancers from around the globe. Current Midwest Lindy Fest champs, they also placed third at NJC this year in Showcase, and 3rd at this year's Lindy on the Rocks Invitational Jack and Jill. Their style combines classic and modern technique while preserving the old flavor of lindy hop, keeping airsteps, charleston and classic movements at the core or what they do. They’ve placed in many local and national competitions as couples and as individuals, and travel regularly learning, competing and teaching around the country. Dan and Tiffiny are dedicated to keeping vintage music, dance and culture alive, and study swing history and use historical context in their classes. They are also studying vintage tap. Founding members of the 2nd place national team, 23 Skidoo, they also run Denver's most popular swing nights at the Mercury Cafe, with regular attendance of over 200 people a night. Their credits also include many dozens of DJ spots at national exchanges and camps.

Tiffiny Wine Denver, CO, United States

Instructor Name Tiffiny Wine
Dance Styles: Partner Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Jazz (Vernacular)
Teaches with: Daniel Newsome
Available lessons: 65 Lessons, 16 Lesson Packs
Hailing From Denver, CO, United States
Instructor Contact Email Tiffiny Wine

Daniel Newsome and Tiffiny Wine have been dancing for 8 years, studying extensively with master dancers from around the globe. Current Midwest Lindy Fest champs, they also placed third at NJC this year in Showcase, and 3rd at this year's Lindy on the Rocks Invitational Jack and Jill.

Their style combines classic and modern technique while preserving the old flavor of lindy hop, keeping airsteps, charleston and classic movements at the core or what they do.

They've placed in many local and national competitions as couples and as individuals, and travel regularly learning, competing and teaching around the country.

Dan and Tiffiny are dedicated to keeping vintage music, dance and culture alive, and study swing history and use historical context in their classes. They are also studying vintage tap.

Founding members of the 2nd place national team, 23 Skidoo, they also run Denver's most popular swing nights at the Mercury Cafe, with regular attendance of over 200 people a night.

Their credits also include many dozens of DJ spots at national exchanges and camps.

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