Learn twenty classic swing moves from this jazzy 1940's social dance that jumps, jitters and jives!

All accompanied by The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra, one of the hottest bands on the Lindy Hop scene today.

Simon Selmon (London, England) began Lindy Hopping in 1986 and is one of the most highly sought after dancers, teachers, choreographers and performers in the world of Lindy Hop. Former dance Champ and Judge, he has numerous film, television and media appearances to his credit, including choreographing and dancing in the feature film "Swing". Founder and driving force behind the London Swing Dance Society and The Sugar Foot Stompers, he owns and operates The Lindy Hop Shop Ltd. Throughout the UK and internationally Simon has taught 1000's to dance.

Rusty Frank (Hollywood, California) has been Lindy Hopping since 1996. She began Tap dancing at age six and went on to study and perform with many of Tap's luminaries. She has appeared in numerous shows, produced Tap revues, taught around the world, is the author of "TAP!" The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and Their Stories", and is the writer/producer of the documentary "TAP! The Tempo of America ". She owns and operates On Tap!

"Simon and Rusty" joined forces in 1996, performing and teaching around the globe, appearing in concerts, television, radio and a fifty-city European tour as the featured Lindy Hop-Tap Dancers for the show "In The Mood – A Tribute to Glenn Miller".

Consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise routine. The creators, producers, participants and distributors of this program do not assume liability or loss in connection with exercise and instruction herein.

What's on this DVD?

This DVD is based upon THE beginner's guidebook to Lindy Hop – "Let's Lindy" – by Simon Selmon.

Section 1:

• Six-Beat Basic in Open Hold
• Six-Beat Basic Close Hold
• Return Changing Places
• Turn The Lady Under

Section 2:

• American or Push Spin
• Free Spin From a Close Hold
• Changing Places From Shaking Hands Position

Section 3:

• The Wrap (Eight-Count)
• Spanish Arms
• Shoulder Slide

Section 4:

• Jig Walks
• Changing Places with Jig Walk Kicks
• The Double Comb
• Man's Comb
• Lady's Comb

Section 5:

• Texas Tommy or Arm Breaker
• Lindy Turn (Eight-Count)
• Lindy Turn with Styling

Section 6:

• The Drop
• Transfer Jump
• Straddle with Pecks

This DVD holds the two VHS titles Collegiate Shag 1
and Collegiate Shag 2.

You don't need to have any experience in Shag dancing. Collegiate Shag 1 starts right at the beginning and builds up to an intermediate level. You will learn the most typical steps that form the character of Shag and obtain a large enough collection of moves so you won't get bored doing the basic over and over.

Collegiate Shag 2 builds upon the material of Collegiate Shag 1. You will learn more footwork variations and more patterns to have more variety and more fun dancing Shag. Let Marcus & Bärbl show you that there is much more to Shag than first meets the eye.

Marcus & Bärbl also set great store by getting you a good foundation and feeling for the dance. Every step is broken down and well explained. Marcus & Bärbl emphasize lead and follow for each step. With this video, you can understand the dance and feel comfortable on the dance floor.

Content Collegiate Shag 1:

Hop Basic ++ Turning & Traveling ++ Zig Zag ++
Chug Basic ++ Cuddle ++ Open Position ++ Truckin’ ++
Separation Turn ++ Show Your Socks ++ Break To Front ++
Break To Side ++Kick Basic ++ Opposite Cross Kicks ++
Double Hand Hold ++ Cuddle w/ Kicks ++ Traveling w/ Kicks ++
Shag Kicks ++ Camel Kicks ++ Separation w/ Camel Kicks, ++
Skater Knot Front ++ Skater Knot Back ++ Sliding Door ++
Single Turn ++ Single Turn w/ Travel ++
Changing Places Variations ++ Organ Grinder’s Swing ++
Moon Basic ++ Propeller Basic

Content Collegiate Shag 2:

Double Shag Kicks ++ Multiple Shag Kicks ++ Connie Kicks ++
WOS Kicks ++ Cuddle & Flip ++ Run Around & Cut Off ++
Rotation Turn Left & Right ++ Rotation Turn Right ++
Scorpion ++ Hand To Hand Shag Kicks ++
Hand To Hand Shag Kicks w/ Twist ++ Kick Away ++
Click Basic ++ Click Break ++ Heels Up Break ++
Collegiate Basic / Triple Basic ++ Sailor Basic ++
Sailor Basic In Dancing ++ Camel Hops ++ Skippies ++
Jumping Jacks (Hampelmann) ++ Hop Scotch ++ Chugs ++
Chug Turns ++ Hip To Hip Breaks ++ Break To Open Pos ++
Mixed Breaks ++ Lunges & Pecking

Extras:
Interview and Jams

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

This DVD holds the two VHS titles Collegiate Shag 3 and
Collegiate Shag 4.

Collegiate Shag 3 builds upon Collegiate Shag 1 and Collegiate Shag 2. More material and more variations will make your Shag even more attractive. Cooler and fancier footwork will let you play with the music as you might be used to with your Lindy dancing.

If you thought you had seen most if not all the Shag moves then Collegiate Shag 4 is just right for you. This last video in the Collegiate Shag series has moves galore, many unique to this video. Marcus and Bärbl still make it look easy and present the material in a fun and interesting manner. This video is perfect for the Shag dancer who is looking for new and exciting Shag combinations.

Content Collegiate Shag 3:

Double Kicks ++ Pumps ++ Rotating Pumps ++ Heels Up ++ Scoops ++
Mixing Steps ++ Jig Trot ++ Jig Trot w/ Heels Up ++
Kick Pull (Pull Ups) ++ Pull Kicks ++
Mixing Step 1 - Guys ++ Mixing Step 2 – Girls ++
Mutual Kicks ++ Mixing All Up ++
Shag Rocks ++ Shag Rocks Under Chin, ++
Shag Rocks In Open ++ Roll Of The Log ++
Lock Break ++ Swingeroo ++ Popeye Kicks ++ Leg'o'mania ++
Sailor Step ++ Back To Back Break ++ Extreme Break ++
Corté Break ++ Continuous Lunges ++ Pecking Flips

Content Collegiate Shag 4:

Trip ++ Gallagher's Cross Step ++ Drag SuzyQ ++ Side Travel ++
Double/Triple Turn ++ Outer Scissor Basic ++ Inner Scissor Basic ++
Sling Shot ++ Inside Passes ++ Pass w/ An Inside Turn ++ Swing Out ++
Double Hook ++ Boss Turn ++ Double Stab ++
Kick Change Ball ++ Double Kick Pull ++ Hammer Combination
++ Peek-A-Boo ++ Single Time Cross Kicks ++
Continuous Kicks ++ Minoru Step

Extra:
Interview and Jams

This video doesn’t require any experience in Balboa. You will first learn the most typical steps and principles that form the character of Balboa. Every step is broken down and well explained to make you feel comfortable on the dance floor, and to have fun. Building on that foundation you will learn more footwork variations and patterns to get a deeper insight into Balboa. This instructional video contains 50 (!) different steps. Cool and fancy footwork will put you in the position to play more with the music and will make your Balboa very attractive.

This DVD is a three title set with a lot of great bonus material. The content is the content of the three Balboa VHS videos plus an extended documentary and extra performances/demos.

Balboa/Bal-Swing 1 (63 min.)

Balboa/Bal-Swing 2 (56 min.)

Balboa/Bal-Swing 3 (83 min.)

Jams/Demos (23 min.)

Interviews with original dancers (50 min.)
(John & Anne Mills, Willie Desatoff, Hal Takier,
Jean Veloz, Bart Bartolo, and Roy Damron)

Content Balboa/Bal-Swing 1
Level: Beginner/Intermediate

One-Step ++ Basic ++ Crab Walks ++ Crabs On 3 & 7 ++
Paddles ++ Transition ++ Cross Breaks (He/She Crosses) ++
Come Around ++ Swing Step (Lolly Kicks) ++
Swing In A Circle ++ Inside Turn ++ Reverse Turn ++ Adlibs ++
Double Time ++ Shuffle

Content Balboa/Bal-Swing 2
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Long Beach Basic ++ Swivels ++ Maxie’s Stop Step ++
Both Cross Break ++ Salsa Break ++ Johnny‘s Drop ++
Transition + Slide ++ Multiple Turns ++ Inside Pop Turn ++
Outside Turn ++ Jason‘s Favorite ++ Fan Step ++
Triple Time Basic ++ Slide Boy ++ Slide Girl ++ Slide Both

Content Balboa/Bal-Swing 3
Level: Advanced

Apache ++ Snap Turn ++ Combination ++ The Dream ++
Ed’s Hangman ++ Bart Leg ++ Hal‘s Roll ++ Maxie‘s Slide ++
Marcus‘ Slide ++ Beach Turn ++ Cuddle (Fred) ++ Ray Hirsch ++
Scotty‘s Drag ++ Ducking Turn ++ Bal-Whip ++ Dizzy ++
Super Dizzy ++ Double Kicks ++ Jig Trot

290 min.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

The Shim Sham originated as a tap dance choreographed by Leonard Reed (1907-2004, and Willie Bryant in 1928. Intended for a show finale that could be done by all the performers it was adopted by many dancers and became one of the most well-known and wide-spread routines of all times.

You may be familiar with the tap version or the non-tap version that Frankie Manning made popular teaching at many swing dance camps and workshops all over the world. The Dean Collins version of the Shim Sham is also a non-tap version based on the original Shim Sham with spiced up footwork and additional steps extending the routine. Dean Collins was the most influential Lindy Hop dancer on the West Coast and played an essential role in bringing the New York style of Swing dancing to the West Coast in 1938.

If you want to improve your dancing we highly recommend learning and practicing Dean's Shim Sham routine. The steps and transitions might be a bit tricky, but you won't improve by doing only the things that come easily! They will break everything down so that you can be part of the group the next time when Dean's Shim Sham is called.

Dean Collins died already in 1984, but this video includes interviews with some of the best dancers like Leonard Reed Bart Bartolo, Bobby Hefner, Freda Angela, Gil Bradey, Mary Collins, and Rusty Frank. Many of them learned the routine by Dean Collins himself.

Chorus 1
Stomp ++ Kick-Ball-Change Break ++
Full Break Pushes ++ Cross Over ++ Tackie Annie ++
Half-Break ++ Twist-Break

Chorus 2
Suzy Q ++ Slide To The Side ++ Forward Crosses ++
Shorty George ++ Tabby The Cat ++
Forward Backward Crosses ++ Double Kick Break

Chorus 3
Savoy Kicks ++ Switch Kick Break ++
Savoy Kicks ++ Double-Triple Break ++
Klick Break ++ 10-Count Savoy Kicks ++ Walk Off

Extras
Alternate Ending Doumentary
The History Of The Shim Sham (30 min.)
Performances

114 min.

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Footwork Fast & Fancy will help you to improve your footwork. It will give you new ideas to add variety and excitement to your dancing on a social dance floor and in jams. If you already have a solid basic and want to spice it up or work on your personal style, this tape is just right for you. It suits different styles of swing. To get the most out of this video, experience in some style of swing dancing is required. You also should have some towels and fresh T-shirts within reach. Some people say this is the best work out video they’ve ever had!

Section 1 presents different variations in exercise format. Section 2 teaches you different figures and exciting combinations, which contain some of the variations from section 1. As a bonus you can see Marcus & Bärbl jamming together with other great swing dancers after the instructional section of the video.

Section 1
Footwork Variations & Exercise #1
Footwork Variations & Exercise #2
Footwork Variations & Exercise #3
Footwork Variations & Exercise #4

Section 2
Slide Back ++ Duck Walk ++ Rhythm Step ++ Shuffle De Luxe ++ Slip Slop/Duck Walk/Skating/Bottom Bump ++ Guitar ++ Toe Heel Twist ++ Cross Slide Break ++ Super Dooper Slide

Extras:
Marcus & Bärbl Jams
LA Jammers

52 min.

Level: Beginner & Intermediate

What is Boogie Woogie?
Boogie Woogie is a swing style which has its roots in the European 6-count style of the 50’s Rock’n’Roll that is similar to the US East Coast style. Boogie Woogie is famous for its hot, smooth, and exciting footwork and the emphasis on interpretation of the music without fixed choreography. Boogie Woogie reflects the exuberant feeling of the rockin’ fifties with its petticoats, greasy hair, pony tails, and cool attitude.

Boogie Woogie 1 is made for the beginner Boogie Woogie dancer who has no or little knowledge about Boogie Woogie. But also dancers who know the basics will find a lot of useful techniques and some great moves on this video to increase their skills and dance vocabulary. Every step is broken down and demonstrated to music. As a special bonus you will see a Jam of Marcus & Bärbl and also a Jam of top dancers from the LA area.

Single Time Basic ++ Under Arm Turn ++ Change Places ++ Shoulder Grip ++ Duck Walk ++

Double Time Basic ++ Triple Time Basic ++ Right & Left Turn ++ Right & Left Spins ++ Walking Basic ++ Kick Ball Change Basic

Basket & Sit ++ Jojo ++ Rubber Legs ++ Tunnel ++ The Hook ++ Polka ++ Teasing The Girl ++ Heel Turn Basic & Variations

Extras
Marcus & Bärbl Jams
LA Jammers

83 min.

Level: Intermediate

Today, Boogie Woogie is danced both socially an in competitions mainly to original music of the late 40s and 50s (e.g. Boogie Woogie, Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly). This hot and happy music lets the Boogie feet fly and the dancers smile. Boogie Woogie is rich in unique steps and moves that have inspired many dancers and have been adopted in many other swing styles.

Boogie Woogie 2 is addressed to the intermediate Boogie Woogie dancers, who know their basics, but want to learn more. This instructional video offers a lot of material and technique to improve the dancing and to increase the dance vocabulary.

Every step is broken down and well explained. Marcus & Bärbl emphasize lead and follow for each step and demonstrate them to music of different speeds. Additionally most demonstrations can be watched from a different angle.

As a special bonus there is a Jam of top Boogie Woogie dancers and Champions recorded at many different places around the world.

The video contains over 35 moves organized in
6 sections and a bonus section:

Basic Review ++ Intro ++ Counting The Steps ++
Basic Variations ++ Sweet Spot

Section 1 (Classic Moves):

Elbow Stop ++ Simple Lasso ++ One-Hand Flirt ++
Jojo With A Catch ++ Roll-In & Catch ++
Rubber Legs w/ Diver ++ Kick Skips

Section 2 (Changing Places):

She Turns He Turns ++ She Turns Right ++
Pass w/ Free Spin ++ Both Hands Crossed ++
Shake Hands – He Turns Right ++
Change Hands Behind The Back ++
Making Up New Variations ++ Under The Leg

Section 3 (Turn Variations):

Right & Left Turns Behind The Back++
Leading Turns w/ Different Body Parts ++
Corkscrew w/ Variations ++
Corkscrew & Sit

Section 4 (Cool & Crazy Stuff):

The Patrick ++ Twist Jumps ++ Switch Kicks ++
Twist Around ++ Popo Bump & Shock Clap ++
Kick & Cross Over

Section 5 (Stops & Breaks):

Breakin’ The Basic Step ++ Breakin’ The Dancing ++
Stops During Changing Places ++ Breakin’ w/ A Sit

Bonus Section (Dips & Tricks):

Tango Variations ++ Tango Drag ++
Push Away & Drop ++ Throw Out

151 min.

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

What is Secrets Of Improvisation?

Learning steps means learning vocabulary. But knowing great words doesn't mean being able to tell a great story. You need to know how to tell fascinating stories with your steps. Understand the most important thing about dancing: Connecting your dance to the music. Enter the mysterious world of improvisation!

How is music structured? How do you combine your steps so they fit to the music? How do you anticipate breaks? And what can followers do on their own (without back leading of course)? The secret is out! Understand this crucial aspect of dance. Learn to make your steps fit the music and enjoy a new dimension in your dancing. This will probably be your most important and influencing instructional video.

Content

The content of this DVD is identically equal to the famous video WOS VHS #9 “Secrets of Improvisation”. To really benefit from this video you should have swing dance experience. You should be familiar with the foundation of swing dancing and the common standard moves. The video contains theoretical and practical parts. Because the emphasis of this video is connection to the music, the steps selected to demonstrate the concept are basic standard steps and are not broken down. (If you want more explanation of the basic steps, we can recommend other videos from the World of Swing series.)

Phrases ++ Doing Moves On The Phrases ++ Fill-Ins ++ Listening Test ++ Music Structure ++ Swing Chorus

Dancing To The Music Structure ++ Bridges ++ Swing Chorus 2 ++ Blues Chorus ++ Hitting Breaks In The Music ++ Stretching & Shortening ++ Rhythm Base ++ Changing The Rhythm ++ Leading For Improvisation ++ Straight, Laid Back & Driven Forward ++ Light & Shadow

88 min.

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

What are Master Trick Steps?

Master Trick Steps are those crazy, eye-catching steps great dancers use in jams and performances when they truly dance to impress. To master those steps you need to practice and need to learn the techniques that make these difficult moves look so easy. With this video, you have the knowledge to truly shine on the dance floor.

Content

This video is part 1 of the Master Trick Steps series and covers the trick steps for guys. Trick steps for girls are covered in part 2.

To really benefit from this video you should have swing dance experience. Be aware that some moves are quite demanding on your body. You don’t have to be an athlete, but you should be in good physical condition. It is always recommended to consult your doctor before doing physical exercises. The difficulty of the steps starts out quite easy and rises to the end of the video.

Marcus & Bärbl will provide you a solid foundation and give you a feel for the dance. You will learn great steps that make Jitterbug, Swing & Boogie so exciting. Every step is broken down and explained and all of the steps in the World of Swing series are demonstrated to great music that makes your feet wanna move. As a bonus you can see Marcus & Bärbl jamming together with other great swing dancers after the instructional section of the videos.

Open Rubber Legs ++ Foot Hook ++ Free Spin ++ Elvis ++ Knee Slide ++ 6-Count Whip ++ 3-Wall Kick Whip

Merry Go Round ++ Running Ralf ++ Hurdle ++ Floor Sweeper ++ Fly High

71 min.

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

What are Master Trick Steps?

Master Trick Steps are those crazy, eye-catching steps great dancers use in jams and performances when they truly dance to impress. To master those steps you need to practice and need to learn the techniques that make these difficult moves look so easy.

This video is part 2 of the Master Trick Steps series and covers the trick steps for girls. Trick steps for guys are covered in part 1.

The content of this DVD is identically equal to the famous video WOS VHS #8 “Master Trick Steps For Guys & Dolls - Part 2: Dolls”. To really benefit from this video you should have swing dance experience. Be aware that some moves are quite demanding on your body. You don’t have to be an athlete, but you should be in good physical condition. It is always recommended to consult your doctor before doing physical exercises. The difficulty of the steps starts out quite easy and rises to the end of the video.

Tandem Whip + Spin ++ Tornado ++ Tango ++ Exits Tango ++ Double Tango ++ Lasso + Fall Back ++ Fall Back + Diver

Shake Well ++ Thread The Needle ++ Double Hook ++ Catapult ++ Refusal ++ Stop Slop

Marcus & Bärbl will provide you a solid foundation and give you a feel for the dance. You will learn great steps that make Jitterbug, Swing & Boogie so exciting. Every step is broken down and explained. With this video, you have the knowledge to truly shine on the dance floor. All of the steps in the World of Swing series are demonstrated to great music that makes your feet wanna move. As a bonus you can see Marcus & Bärbl jamming together with other great swing dancers after the instructional section of the videos.

54 min.

Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

Marcus & Bärbl will teach you on this video everything you ever wanted to know about Charleston. Starting with Partner Charleston of the 30s you will follow the path up to the fantastic Charleston steps of the Lindy Hop.

The Partner Charleston section doesn’t require any prior knowledge, but to benefit from the Lindy Charleston moves you should have a foundation in Lindy Hop.

Partner Charleston ++ Charleston Basics ++ Leading ++ Basic With Kicks ++ Side Touches ++ Turn Around In Basic ++ Turn Around To Open ++ Crazy Knees ++ Windmill

Transitional Lindy - Break Away ++ Break Stop

Lindy Charleston ++ Long Legged Charleston ++ Squat Charleston ++ Flying Charleston ++ Jump Charleston ++ Passing At Side ++ Under Arm Jump

Jams
Marcus & Bärbl Jam
LA Jammers

107 min.

What is Jitterbug?

End of the 1920’s in Harlem, New York, the name Lindy Hop coined a new swing dance craze, which revolutionized the social dance completely. Lindy Hop developed out of the Charleston and contains therefore many 8-count elements. But also a lot of other dance styles influenced the Lindy Hop. The essence lies in the improvisation just like in jazz music.

In 1934 the bandleader Cab Calloway named a style of Lindy Hop “Jitterbug”. After that, “Jitterbug” became the synonym for Lindy Hop. Already in the 40’s, but especially nowadays, the term “Jitterbug” is used for a lot of different swing dance styles.

The content of this DVD is identically equal to the famous video WOS VHS #5 “How To Jitterbug”. This video doesn’t require any prior swing dance experience. Marcus & Bärbl present a solid foundation and give you a feeling for the dance. You will learn the most typical steps that form the character of Jitterbug/Lindy Hop dancing, and every step is broken down and explained. Marcus & Bärbl also emphasize lead and follow for each step. With this video, you can understand the basics of the dance and feel comfortable on the dance floor. All of the steps in the World of Swing series are demonstrated to great music that makes your feet wanna move.

Basic ++ Lead And Follow Pecking ++ Turning Basic ++ Swing Out ++ Charleston

Jig Walk And Variations ++ Mixing 6 And 8 Counts ++ Double Under Arm Turn ++ Lindy Turn (Open to Open) ++ Change The Places

Inside Kicks ++ Easy Kicks ++ Hand To Hand Charleston ++ Entrance Kicks ++ Exit Kicks

Shorty George ++ Texas Tommy ++ Boogie Back ++ Under Arm Jump

As a bonus you can see Marcus & Bärbl jamming together with other great swing dancers after the instructional section of the videos.

81 min.

Level: Intermediate & Advanced

What is Hollywood Style?

The content of this DVD is identically equal to the famous video WOS VHS #4 “Advanced Hollywood Style”. If you are new to Hollywood Style Lindy Hop we recommend you start with “Hollywood Style #1” and then learn these more advanced variations.

On this video Marcus & Bärbl build upon your solid foundation and give you a deeper feeling for the dance. You will learn more of the classic steps and their variations that form the character of Hollywood Style. With this video, you can move beyond the basics of the dance and truly shine on the dance floor. Every step is broken down and explained. Marcus & Bärbl also emphasize lead and follow for each step.

Sugar Push Drop ++ Sugar Push Lean ++ Sugar Push Slides

Whip Styling ++ Over Rotating Whip ++ Flying Lindy ++ Flying Lindy With Double Kicks ++ 3-Wall-Lindy

Quick Stop On 6 ++ Jean's Quick Stop ++ Quick Stop From Sugar Push ++ Texas Tommy And Freeze

Hand Whip ++ Fencing Push ++ Toe Heel Twist ++ Dean’s Cradle
Twist Break ++ Free Spin ++ Double Rhythm Turn ++ Rhythm Circle With Skips ++ Moon Slide With Extra Spin ++ Cross Slide ++ Back Slide

Whip To Side By Side & Spin ++ Savoy Kicks ++ BelKoch Ending ++ Gil's Slip

119 min.