Online Jazz (Vernacular) Dance Lessons: "Charleston Lock and V-Slide Jam"

Instructors: Juan Villafane
Style: Jazz (Vernacular)
Level: 4
Duration: 5:36
Price: $1.99

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Lesson Description:In this lesson, part of the Killer Diller Solo Rhythm Jam lesson pack, you'll learn a sample 4x8 (32 count) jam from Killer Diller team member Juan, with a handful of moves that work for a solo jazz jam, plus get an insight into how the Killer Dillers build their jam routines. The short routine includes a striking variation on the 1920s Charleston basic, plus a lock turn break that is perfect for emphasizing the end of a musical phrase.

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Juan Villafane (Buenos Aires, , Argentina)

Styles: Partner Charleston, Lindy Hop, Jazz (Vernacular)
Teaches with: Sharon Davis
Available lessons: 86

Juan hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been a leading proponent in the revival of vintage jazz dances in South America. Juan is the organizer behind Swing Brother Swing, Buenos Aires' original Lindy Hop event, as well as the Buenos Aires Lindy Hop Festival (BALHF). His background in gymnastics, acrobatics and martial arts, as well as his degree in Physical Education strongly influence his dancing and teaching, giving him a unique perspective on body movement and awareness, and a distinct - and often spectacular - personal style. Known for his high-flying acrobatics and eye-catching slides, Juan is a consummate performer, a creative dancer and an insightful teacher.