Online Lindy Hop Dance Lesson Pack: "Lindy Hop Universal Concepts"

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Lesson Style Instructors Level Price
Arm Leads - This conceptual lesson is a complete study of the role played by the arms in both leading and following. While most experienced dancers understand that it is rarely helpful to lead ONLY from the arms, they obviously play a major role in the dance, as they are the primary means by which we physically connect to our partners. This comprehensive and in-depth analysis will give you countless tips on using your arms effeciently and effectively. Lindy Hop | about Andrew Sutton 3

$1.99

Balance Drills - This conceptual lesson is a complete examination of what techniques any dancer can use to improve their balance and control during a variety of situations. Andrew takes you one-by-one through a series of circumstances that challenge your balance in different ways, and teaches how you can change your movement to establish a greater level of control and confidence. Lindy Hop | about Andrew Sutton 3

$1.99

Body Awareness Theory - This lesson is a complete study of the concept of body awareness, and how you can cultivate it within yourself to strengthen your dancing. Breakdown includes what it means to move from the center, how the arms related to the center, creating lines in movement, establishing efficient motion that wastes little energy, some drills for creating a natural and organic style and much, much more. Lindy Hop | about Angela Andrew 3

$1.99

Grounded and Integrated - This lesson is a conceptual exploration of what makes Lindy Hop movement so uniquely powerful. Details include vernacular styling, how balance works in Lindy Hop, what muscles are important for Lindy Hop, and some drills for developing all the skills you need for truly solid dancing. Lindy Hop | about Joel Domoe, Melanie Myers 3

$1.99

How to Steal Stuff - This is a conceptual lesson that explains not only how to steal dance moves by watching them, but also what you can learn about dancing in the process. Breakdown includes learning how to watch different parts of the body, how to focus your attention, and how to put the information you've gathered back together into your own reconstruction. Lindy Hop | about Mike Roberts, Laura Glaess 3

$1.99

Letting It All Go (Connection Drills) - This lesson is a complete study of how to develop good connection habits in a Lindy Hop context. If you want to more deeply understand Ben and Sheri's smooth and relaxed but dynamic social dance style, this lesson is a great place to start. Breakdown includes how momentum really works in a swingout, how to control the size of your basics based on your partner's movement, how to apply connection concepts to the frame during turns, and much more. Lindy Hop | about Ben Yau, Sheri Yau 2

$1.99

Pendulum Lindy (Connection at Higher Tempos) - This lesson uses the analagoy of a pendulum to illustrate several concepts key to maintaining strong and consistent Lindy Hop basics at any speed. Ben and Sheri walk you through each exercise one at a time, teaching you how to cultivate these skills in your own body which are bound to affect not just your fast Lindy, but your general swingout communication skills. Lindy Hop | about Ben Yau, Sheri Yau 3

$1.99

Permutations of Lindy - This lesson is a study of the different pieces that make up the Lindy Hop basic, and what makes them work. Highly recommend especially for dancers who dance other styles but are new to Lindy Hop. Breakdown includes different ways of dividing and segmenting patterns in your mind, suggestions for how intermediate dancers can begin to create moves of their own which make sense, an exploration of a variety of handhold possibilities, plus an application of the concepts in both a slotted and circular version of the swingout. Lindy Hop | about Ben Yau, Sheri Yau 3

$1.99

Rhythm Concept - This is a complete explanation of how Daniel and Asa think about rhythms in a Lindy Hop context. They explanation their use of call-and-response, but also give detail about how they come up with rhythmic variations in the first place. Finally, some tips are given to help spark your creativity and enlarge your rhythmic vocabulary on your own. Lindy Hop | about Daniel Heedman, Asa Palm 3

$1.99