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A complete collection of ALL iDance lessons taught by Juan Villafane!
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Basic - This lesson teaches you everything you need to know about one of the fundamental positions in partner Charleston. Breakdown includes timing and footwork for both partners, an explanation of how to achieve the right connected feel, plus tips for giving it that authentic look. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Tuck Entrance to Hand-to-Hand Charleston - This lesson teaches a common, must-know entrance to hand-to-hand Charleston, one that you'll find yourself doing again and again once you've learned it!Breakdown includes all of the important connection and timing details for a smooth transition to hand-to-hand. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Exit - This lesson teaches a simple and clean exit for hand-to-hand Charleston - pretty important if you don't want to spend the rest of the song in this position! Breakdown includes important handhold and connection tips, timing and footwork details for both partners, and useful suggestions for setting up this movement with clear communication. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Come Together Hand-to-Hand Charleston - This lesson introduces a tricky footwork change for the leads, focusing on the how-to's of getting in and out of a new pattern, while follows hold down solid technique. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Arm Variations for Hand-to-hand Charleston - This powerful and inclusive lesson teaches 4 independent arm styling variations for use in your hand-to-hand Charleston. Immediately applicable to your social dancing, you will wonder what you ever did with your arms before these! Instructors also recommend studying the styling of Leon James. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Change of Place - This lesson teaches an extremely useful utility move for expanding the movement possibilities in your partner Charleston. Breakdown includes suggestions for leading and following the rhythm change from basic hand-to-hand, tips for setting up this pattern properly, and all the footwork, timing and handhold details needed to execute this step cleanly and effectively. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Sweep - This lovely lesson teaches a smooth contrasting variation for hand-to-hand, which adds a new texture to your partner Charleston. Breakdown includes a step-by-step walk through of each moment in the figure, giving you everything you need to make it look and feel beautiful. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Popeye Break - This lesson teaches a sharp and flashy variation for hand-to-hand Charleston, great for hitting musical breaks and accents, ready to insert into your social improvisations, and packed with styling details to make it as exciting as possible! | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Popcorn - This brilliant lesson teaches a playful variation for hand-to-hand Charleston, which can be done as a solo variation, or in unison with a partner. Breakdown includes timing and styling details for both partners, plus some great advice about putting this movement in context. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Hand-to-Hand Charleston Break Spins - This lesson teaches flashy variation for hand-to-hand Charleston, which adds stylistic & rhythmic complexity to a your basics. Breakdown gives you important connection tips for setting up the figure, and multiple styling options to help really make it your own. | Partner Charleston | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Harvest Moon Ball Lifts & Tricks: T-Drop Throwout - This lesson is part of a series of lifts and tricks inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. This lesson teaches a flying drop that has the followers soaring through space! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Texas Hold'em (1 of 10): Texas Tommy 8-Count Basic - This lesson teaches the most classic 8-beat Texas Tommy (sometimes called an Apache), a useful swingout variation with a fun hand toss and turn for the follow, that conveniently ends in a handshake position. Breakdown includes instruction on a dynamic frame to use relaxed arms rather than brute force to complete the turn, tips on safe and efficient placement of your arms, and clean timing to make it clear and comfortable for the follow. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Texas Hold'em (2 of 10): Texas Tommy 6-Count Basic - This lesson teaches a 6-beat version of the Texas Tommy (or Apache), that involves a wider hand toss than the classic Texas Tommy, and a fun spin down the line for the follow. Breakdown includes how to tighten your general Texas Tommy technique to achieve this faster and more sudden turn. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 1 |
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Texas Hold'em (3 of 10): Texas Tommy with Outside Turn - This lesson teaches a variation on the classic 8-beat Texas Tommy (sometimes called an Apache), that adds a fast outside turn on the final two beats. This is a challenging addition, and the breakdown includes vital technique for leading outside turns, connection details, dynamic frame concepts for the follow, plus safety tips to protect the follow's shoulders. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Texas Hold'em (4 of 10): The Texas Boyfriend - This lesson builds on the Texas Tommy with an Outside Turn lesson, to over-rotate the outside turn into the "boyfriend" position, with the lead's arm draped across the follow's shoulders. This figure will test the dynamics of both lead and follow's frame, and ends in a less-than-common position with a lot of creative possibilities. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Texas Hold'em (5 of 10): Texas Boomerang - This lesson builds on the Texas Tommy with an Outside Turn and the Texas Boyfriend lessons, to create a huge figure that boomerangs the follow around the back of the lead and back to where she started. Breakdown includes instruction on control for leads whilst using these large arm movements, and dynamic frame advice for the follow to improve their response time, whilst also protecting their shoulder joints. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Texas Hold'em (6 of 10): Handshake Texas Tommy - This lesson teaches a smooth variation of a Texas Tommy that starts and ends in the handshake hand grip, therefore requiring no hand toss like the classic Texas Tommy. Breakdown covers how to make efficient use of the extra time you have, to create a smoother, more fluid Texas Tommy figure, that feels as good as it looks. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Texas Hold'em (7 of 10): Double Texas Tommy to Tango Lunge - This exciting move catches the follow by surprise, by trapping her in an arm-wrapped Texas Tommy position in not one but two moments in the figure, and then uses the energy built up by this double Texas, to spin and snap her into a dramatic tango lunge. Breakdown includes fail-proof technique for the double catch, plus strong technique for a stable tango lunge. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Texas Hold'em (8 of 10): The Texas Girlfriend - This lesson builds on the Texas Tommy with an Outside Turn lesson, to manipulate the outside turn into the "girlfriend" position, with the follow's arm draped across the lead's shoulders, and ending in a useful side-by-side position. Breakdown includes clear orientation walk-throughs and tips on clarifying the interesting shapes of this figure. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Texas Hold'em (9 of 10): Spinning Top Texas Tommy - This lesson teaches an advanced Texas Tommy variation that introduces an overhead orbit turn for the lead, winding up to a fast 2-beat spin for the follow that will have her feeling like a spinning top. Breakdown includes discussion of dynamic frame techniques to transition from a relaxed Texas Tommy to an active fast spin. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Texas Hold'em (10 of 10): Rewind Texas Tommy - This lesson teaches a 16 count Texas Tommy progression that starts like a basic Texas Tommy, but suddenly transforms into an eye-catching overhead orbit turn for the lead, which then rewinds and returns to the original Texas Tommy. Breakdown covers the fine details of timing and connection needed to achieve this genuinely challenging figure. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (1 of 8): 6-Beat Basic Pop Turn on the Spot - Pop turns are the fastest and most powerful turns in Lindy Hop. This lesson introduces you to fundamental pop turn technique, with a basic pop turn on the spot. Breakdown includes hand positions to maximize stretch for a powerful pop, turning and control techniques for the follow, and tracing and reconnection techniques for the lead. Instructor also recommends:Dynamic Hand Positions in your Swingout. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (2 of 8): 6-Beat Sendout Pop Turn - Building on the pop turn technique learned in 6-Beat Pop Turn on the Spot, this lesson gives you the most useful pop turn, a 6-beat pop that sends the follow out to open position. Breakdown includes a powerful forward rockstep for the lead, and techniques for follows to control their turn as they travel. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (3 of 8): Butterfly Pop Turns - Building on the pop turn technique already learned in this lesson pack, Butterfly Pop Turns involve pop turns on both the left and right sides of the body. Learn how to apply your standard side pop turns to the other side of your body, and lead/follow pop turns one directly after the other, without spiraling out of control. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (4 of 8): Sending Your Pop Turns in All Directions - Building on the pop turn technique already learned in this lesson pack, this lesson gives you the essential skills you need to send your pop turns in all directions, clearly and safely. This is a fundamental skill for pop turn floorcraft, and opens up the possibilities for advanced pop turn variations and combinations. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (5 of 8): Circle Break Pop Turns - This lesson takes the pop turn techniques already learned in the Powerful Popturns lesson pack, to combine a Lindy Circle break with a fast pop turn, creating a dynamic figure with a lot of power and interesting musical possibilities. Breakdown includes explanation of how the setup differs from a basic Lindy Circle, how to recycle the compression energy of the break into the pop turn, and tips for leads on controlling the momentum of this figure from start to finish. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (6 of 8): Circle Break Pop Turn to Tango Lunge - This figure amps up the energy of a pop turn with a forward rockstep for the lead, and ends in a dramatic tango-style lunge. A beautiful move to hit breaks in the music or finish a song with. Breakdown includes tango lunge technique, lead/follow techniques for managing space when spinning close to each other, and smoothly handling reconnection after the pop turn. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (7 of 8): Orbit Pop Turn with Arm Lock Break - This unexpected, and eyecatching pop turn variation involves an advanced orbit turn directly out of a pop turn, followed by a striking break created by catching the follow's elbow and spinning her back in the opposite direction. A powerful figure that requires leads to catch and redirect the follow's energy, with two advanced connection points. Breakdown includes discussion of a dynamic, as opposed to rigid, frame needed for the follow. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Powerful Pop Turns (8 of 8): Hip Catch Pop Turn with a Lead Spin - This fun figure redirects the energy of a popturn into a hip catch and onwards into a flashy spin for the lead. Breakdown includes technique for this unusual hip catch, for building stretch using opposing rotations, and free spins for leads. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Follows: Hands & Arms - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the follower's role, focuses on issues with the hands and arms. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Follows: Counts 1 & 2 - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the follower's role, focuses on the first two counts of the swingout. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Follows: Counts 3 & 4 - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the follower's role, focuses on counts 3 and 4 of the swingout. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Follows: Stretch & Countertension - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the follower's role, focuses on issues related to stretch and countertension. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Follows: Counts 7 & 8 - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the follower's role, focuses on counts 7 and 8 of the swingout. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Leads: Hands & Arms - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the leader's role, focuses on issues related to hands and arms. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Leads: Footwork - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the leader's role, focuses on issues related to footwork. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Leads: Managing Distances - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the leader's role, focuses on the particular issue of managing distances within the swingout. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Leads: Which Side to Lead From - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the leader's role, focuses on the particular issues of which side of the body to lead from. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Common Swing Out Problems for Leads: Stretch & Countertension - This lesson, part of the Swingout Clinic series with Juan and Sharon, is designed to address common problems in the basic step, and how to fix them. This lesson, emphasizing the leader's role, focuses on issues related to stretch and countertension. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Posture & Body Shapes - This lesson focuses on how you can use basic posture and body shapes to make your swingout and other Lindy Hop figures more stylish, whilst complimenting - not compromising - your lead/follow technique. Learn the vital rule for your fundamental posture, and how to create bold lines in your swingout that are stylish, whether for social dancing or performance. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Armwork - This lesson tackles the tricky issue of what to do with your spare arm (follow's left arm, lead's right arm) during a swingout. Instruction presents six options for stylish arm movement during a swingout, and how to start being creative and musical with that arm, without compromising your technique or disturbing your partner. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Swivels for Follows - In this lesson Sharon will teach follows how to swivel at the beginning of a swingout, for a stylish basic. Instruction includes a detailed how-to on the mechanics of swivels, plus an introduction to Sharon's Laws of the Swivel, which allow follows to have total creative control over their swivels whilst still dancing within the realm of lead-follow. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Beginner Swingout Variation for Leads - This lesson teaches a beginner's footwork variation for leads to use in place of your basic swingout footwork, to start to build some style into your Lindy Hop fundamentals. Instruction includes a detailed breakdown of the mechanics of this footwork variation, plus an explanation on how to separate the variation from the leading. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Intermediate Swingout Variation for Leads - This lesson teaches an intermediate footwork variation for leads to use in place of your basic swingout footwork, to build more style into your Lindy Hop fundamentals. The smooth sweeps in this variation gives you a stylish option with a very different feel to the basic swingout. Instruction includes a detailed breakdown of the mechanics of this footwork variation, plus an explanation on how to separate the variation from the leading. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Advanced Swingout Variation for Leads - This lesson teaches an advanced footwork variation for leads to use in place of your basic swingout footwork, to build yet more style into your Lindy Hop fundamentals. This sharp and snappy kick-break variation gives you another texture to use in your dancing. Instruction includes a detailed breakdown of the mechanics of this footwork variation, plus an explanation on how to separate the variation from the leading. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Beginner Swingout Variation for Follows - This lesson teaches a simple variation to introduce followers to the idea of playing with their swingout stylings! Breakdown gives you all the timing and movement details necessary to execute the variation, but also plenty of tips on how not to let this interfere with your following! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Intermediate Swingout Variation for Follows - This swingout variation lesson teaches a sexy windup for a follow's swivels, with an extra leg twist starting on count 6. Instruction includes a detailed breakdown of the mechanics of this footwork variation, plus tips on how to use this styling variation without compromising your following. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Hop Style: Advanced Swingout Variation for Follows - This lesson teaches an advanced follow's footwork variation for use in a swingout, making use of all the technique needed to keep this styling from interfering with the flow of the swingout, and a step-by-step walkthrough of the tricky syncopation which sits beneath this snazzy decorative movement! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Harvest Moon Switches - This lesson is part of a series of moves inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. In this lesson you will learn a wild variation for your Switches. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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The Stab - This lesson is part of a series of moves inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. The Stab is a fantastic Break with great dynamics and level changes and packed full of crazyness. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Harvest Moon Drags - This lesson is part of a series of moves inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. In this lesson you will learn different styling for you drags, from slow and relaxed to super fast and sharp. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Side-by-Side Digs - This lesson is part of a series of moves inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. Side by side digs are a variation on you side by side charleston. You can see Leon James doing it across the ballroom in the Harvest Moon Ball footage as he gets everyone's attention with this simply beautiful step. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Lindy Charleston Sequence - This lesson is part of a series of moves inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. In this lesson you will learn a great sequence of Lindy Charleston moves that will take you around and across the dance floor. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Introduction to Dean Collins' Swingout - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson introduces you to Dean's unique way of swinging out! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Introduction to Jewel McGowan's Swingout & Swivels - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson takes a look at Jewel's swingout, with a particularly close look at her swivels! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins 3-Wall Swingout - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson looks at one of their signature moves, a 1 and a half-rotation swingout! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Switches - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson looks at their uniquely flavored switches! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Sugar Pushes - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson looks at their beautiful sugar pushes - not to be missed! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Cheek-to-Cheek Sequence - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson looks at a classy social dance sequence you will want to use right away! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins Lindy Circle - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson takes a close look at Dean's Lindy Circle. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Dean Collins Rhythm Circle & Spin - This lesson is part of the Dean Collins & Jewel McGowan Style Lindy series with Juan and Sharon, which takes a look at a handful of Lindy Hop figures as executed by this powerful and influential dance couple. This lesson focuses on a specialized Lindy Circle variation and lead's spin! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 3 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (1 of 8): Making your Swingout Linear - This is lesson 1 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. Sharon and Juan's swingout philosophy centres on a fundamental notion that the swingout is a linear (and not circular) figure. In this lesson, Sharon and Juan will explain this concept, and demonstrate how a straight swingout is easier, more efficient and more powerful. They will provide practical exercises to help you refine your swingout to a straight line. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (2 of 8): Angles & Body Positions - This is lesson 2 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. Sharon and Juan's swingout flows between a series of body positions with distinct angles, created using the hips and shoulders in shapes relative to your partner. Learn where these angles are, how to create them, and why they will help you build a more efficient stretch, clarify your footwork and also create bold lines that are stylish, as well as functional. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (3 of 8): Grounding on Count 6 - This is lesson 3 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. In this lesson Sharon and Juan explain a special moment in their swingout, on count 6, used to regain open position connection, manage distances later in the swingout and control stretch. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (4 of 8): Dynamic Hand Positions - This is lesson 4 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. In this lesson you will learn an advanced and dynamic connection technique involving active arm positions for both the lead and follow. Breakdown covers relaxation vs tension in your swingout frame, and specific details of where to place your hands during the swingout to get the best possible connection. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (5 of 8): Equal & Balanced Countertension - This is lesson 5 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. This lesson builds on the Dynamic Hand Positions lesson to show you how Sharon and Juan use stretch and countertension in their swingouts, in a way that is equal and balanced throughout the entire figure. Includes an advanced Active Following technique, that will take 50% of the workload away from the lead, and open up possibilities for advance variations. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (6 of 8): Passive vs Active Rocksteps - This is lesson 6 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. In this lesson you will learn the difference between an active rockstep and a passive rockstep, and which one is most appropriate for particular styles of swingout, depending on the amount of stretch or countertension being used. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (7 of 8): Alternatives for Leading the Follow In - This is lesson 7 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. In this lesson you will learn the three timing options you have on beats 1&2 of a swingout, for leading the follow in. Breakdown includes how to lead these alternatives, how footwork is affected, and following technique to follow all three options with neither anticipation nor delay. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Juan and Sharon's Swingout Philosophy (8 of 8): Alternatives for Leading the Follow Out - This is lesson 8 of 8 in Juan & Sharon's Swingout Philosophy lesson pack. In this lesson you will learn the three directional options you have on beat 5 of a swingout, for sending the follow out. Breakdown includes how to lead these alternatives, how footwork is affected, and following technique to follow all three options with neither anticipation nor delay. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 2 |
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Stretching & Conditioning for Splits Part 1 - This lesson is part of the Men's Splits for Solo Jazz & Flash Acrobatics, in which Juan explains not only how to execute splits and integrate them into your dance, but also how to condition your body for splits. In this lesson, Juan begins to give you the tools for training this elusive movement. | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Stretching & Conditioning for Splits Part 2 - This lesson is part of the Men's Splits for Solo Jazz & Flash Acrobatics, in which Juan explains not only how to execute splits and integrate them into your dance, but also how to condition your body for splits. In this lesson, Juan picks up where he left off, giving you all you need in order to condition yourself. | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Gymnastics Splits vs Jazz Splits - This lesson is part of the Men's Splits for Solo Jazz & Flash Acrobatics, in which Juan explains not only how to execute splits and integrate them into your dance, but also how to condition your body for splits. In this lesson, Juan explains the crucial difference between two types of splits and the muscles they effect. | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Technique for Entering & Exiting Splits Safely & Gracefully - This lesson is part of the Men's Splits for Solo Jazz & Flash Acrobatics, in which Juan explains not only how to execute splits and integrate them into your dance, but also how to condition your body for splits. In this lesson, Juan focuses on entrances and exits, making getting in and out of your splits as controlled as possible. | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Style & Variations for Jazz Splits - This lesson is part of the Men's Splits for Solo Jazz & Flash Acrobatics, in which Juan explains not only how to execute splits and integrate them into your dance, but also how to condition your body for splits. In this lesson, Juan builds upon all the skills in the prerequisite lessons, taking it back into a dance context with some wonderful stylized splits! | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Harvest Moon Ball Lifts & Tricks: A-Frame Variation - This lesson is part of a series of lifts and tricks inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. This lesson teaches a hot, syncopated variation on the classic a-frame jump, a stunning twist on a classic figure! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Harvest Moon Ball Lifts & Tricks: The Spread Eagle Lift - This lesson is part of a series of lifts and tricks inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. This lesson teaches an athletic lift for the leads which will ask the follows to have no shame! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Harvest Moon Ball Lifts & Tricks: The Helicopter - This lesson is part of a series of lifts and tricks inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. This lesson teaches a famous figure which is perhaps the most show-boating you can squeeze into a phrase of music! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Harvest Moon Ball Lifts & Tricks: Ragdoll Lifts - This lesson is part of a series of lifts and tricks inspired from Harvest Moon Ball original footage. This lesson takes drags to a whole new level, tossing the follower about like old doll in the jaws of an excited puppy. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Tandem Charleston Front Flip - This lesson, part of the Sharon and Juan's Airsteps pack, teaches a supported flip for the follows from Tandem Charleston. Breakdown includes a comprehensive walk-through of the stages of preparation leading to the full version of this flip, plus lots of advice for making it happen safely and cleanly. Always use a spotter when learning aerials and follow all safety instructions! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Snatch - This lesson, part of the Sharon and Juan's Airsteps pack, teaches one of the most jaw-dropping and sought-after air steps in all Lindy Hop! Breakdown includes several stages leading up to the full version, tips about how to use your body most effectively, and how to avoid likely mistakes with this figure. See the original here. Always use a spotter when learning aerials and follow all safety instructions! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Spin to Hip Flip - This lesson, part of the Sharon and Juan's Airsteps pack, teaches a hip flip for the follows from crosshand charleston. Breakdown includes tips for using your body most effectively, and everything you need to know to understand and execute this exciting flip! Always use a spotter when learning aerials and follow all safety instructions! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Al Minns Back Flip - This lesson, part of the Sharon and Juan's Airsteps pack, teaches a traveling follower's flip that fits beautifully between swingouts. Breakdown includes tips for using your body most effectively, an explanation of the special swingout that sets it up, and everything you need to know to understand and execute this exciting flip! Always use a spotter when learning aerials and follow all safety instructions! | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Flip the Barrel Jam - In this lesson, part of the Killer Diller Partnered Rhythm Jam lesson pack, you'll learn a sample 4x8 (32 count) jam from Killer Diller team members Juan and Sharon, with a handful of moves that work for a partnered jam, plus get an insight into how the Killer Dillers build their jam routines. This short routine includes some hot charleston, a surprising and flashy toss, and some classic drags. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Sailor Kick and Circle Slide Jam - In this lesson, part of the Killer Diller Partnered Rhythm Jam lesson pack, you'll learn a sample 4x8 (32 count) jam from Killer Diller team members Juan and Sharon, with a handful of moves that work for a partnered jam, plus get an insight into how the Killer Dillers build their jam routines. This short routine plows through sailor kicks and some fast hand-to-hand charleston, building up to a classic Day at the Races circle lock. | Lindy Hop | about | Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis | 4 |
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Charleston Lock and V-Slide Jam - 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. | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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Knee Spin to Split - In this lesson, part of the Killer Diller Solo Spins and Turns lesson pack, you will learn one of Killer Diller team member Juan's favourite spin combinations for solo dancing. This spin progression is compelling because of the way it progresses in intensity from a lock turn to knee spin to jazz split -- total crowd pleaser! | Jazz (Vernacular) | about | Juan Villafane | 4 |
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