Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s. In this video, learn introductory level Savoy Style Lindy Hop, the original style of swing later called Jitterbug. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Swing out from open position; Lindy circle; Swing out from closed position; Charleston; and Heels. 40 mins. (2006) DVD-Region 1.
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Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Options on the basic; Pecking; Double turn; Hand shake behind the back; Hand to hand Charleston; Mini dip; Glide to the side and shake time; Slip slop; and Around the world with points. Requires familiarity with the Lindy Hop Level 1. 47 mins. (DVD 2006) DVD-Region 1.
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$ 69.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Scissors; Rock step; Push around; Kick around; Double turn; Back Charleston with a turn; Hand shake behind the back with a quick turn Flying Charleston; Low down; Thigh slap and shoulder rock; and Pimp walk and fish tail. Requires familiarity with Lindy Hop Levels 1 and 2. 57 mins. (DVD 2006) DVD-Region 1.
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$ 69.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s. In this video, learn a classic swing/tap line dance popular in the '30s and '40s and still danced enthusiastically today. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: The break; The Shim Sham step; Push and cross over; Tacky Ann; Half break; Freeze break; Boogie back; Boogie forward; Shorty George. 42 mins. (DVD 2006) DVD-Region 1.
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