These videos are based upon the beginners' guidebook to Lindy Hop Let's Lindy by Simon Selmon. Simon is one of the most highly sought after Lindy Hop dancers, teachers, choreographers and performers in the world with numerous film, TV and featured media appearances to his credit. These videos are an excellent guide for teachers wishing to incorporate basic beginners Lindy Hop into their repertoire. They contain a lot of useful details and pointers with will be an invaluable reference.

"If there are people best qualified to show you how to lindy, it's these two, as anyone who has seen them in action can testify ... On the 45 minute video Simon and Rusty break down the basic lindy into three sections, each being carefully demonstrated in slow motion and from every angle before proceeding to the next stage. Each section includes several moves, adding up to an effortless lindy hop that can be danced anywhere ... The video has the advantage of music by the Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra." - Dance Expressions, August 2000. "What can I say, it is as good as the first with very explicit instruction. Another forty-five mintues of fun and tuition. The moves are so easy, I was learning some of them while watching."- Dance Diary, Dec 2000 -Feb 2001.

Video 1
On section one: Six-Beat Basic in Open Hold, Six-Beat Basic Close Hold, Return Changing Places, and Turn the Lady Under.
On section two: American or Push Spin, Free Spin from a Close Hold, and Changing Places From Shaking Hands Postion.
On section three: The Wrap (Eight Count), Spanish Arms, and Sholder Slide.

Video 2
On section four: Jig Walks, Changing Places with Jig Walk Kicks, The Double Comb, Man's Comb, Lady's Comb
On section five: Texas Tommy or Arm Breaker, Lindy Turn (Eight- Count), and Lindy Turn with Styling
On section six: The Drop, Transfer Jump, and Straddle with Pecks

On this tape Marcus & Bärbl will teach you Boogie Woogie, a swing style which has its roots in the European 6-count style of the 50's called Rock ‘n’ Roll. Boogie Woogie is famous for its fast, smooth and tricky footwork.

In Competitions Boogie Woogie is danced to original music of the late 40's and 50's with emphasis on an improvised interpretation of the music without a fixed choreography.

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

Section 1
Section 1:
A Lot Of Footwork Variations & Exercises

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
Rhythm Break
Super Dooper Slide

On this tape Marcus & Bärbl will teach you the secrets of improvisation. Learning steps means learning vocabulary. But knowing great words doesn't mean being able to tell a great story. So learn how to tell fascinating stories with your steps.

Understand the most important thing about dancing. Learn to make your steps fit the music and enjoy a new dimension in your dancing. Get your graduation now.

Phrases
Doing Moves On The Phrases
Fill-Ins
Music Structure
Dancing To The Music Structure
Swing Chorus 2
Blues Chorus
Hitting Breaks In
The Music
Break Steps
Stretching & Shortening
Rhythm Base
Changing The Rhythm
Leading For Improvisation
Straight, Laid Back & Driven Forward
Light & Shadow

Did you ever want to learn that great swing dancing you saw your friends or people in the commercials doing? But you don't know how to do it or you think you have two left feet? Don't worry. This tape is your rescue. Every step is well explained and demonstrated and the instructions are spiced with great humor. It will make it easy for you to become a part of the swing family. Get the feeling!

Basic
Basic Hints
Lead And Follow
Pecking
Turning Basic
Swing Out
Charleston
Jig Walk And Variations
Mixing 6 And 8 Counts
Double Under Arm Turn
Change The Places
Inside Kicks
Easy Kicks
Kick Variations
Kick Exits
Shorty George
Texas Tommy
Boogie Back
Under Arm Jump

On this tape Marcus & Bärbl will teach you a great style of Lindy Hop that was danced in many Hollywood movies in the 40's and is spreading out all over America at the moment. It was made popular by Dean Collins and his partner Jewel McGowen. Dean learned the dance in the Savoy Ballroom in New York and created his own unique and attractive style which influenced the way of swing dancing essentially.

Triple Basic
Send Out
Pass Through
Whip
Whip + Free Spin
Quick Stop
Switches
Circle (Rhythm Turn)
Dean Kicks (Saucy Kicks)
Sugar Push
Sling Shot
Slide

Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30's and it is very popular again. Originally Balboa was a closed position swing form with intricate footwork predominantly based on 8-count patterns. But when the hot Swing music really hit the scene some of the younger dancers like Maxie Dorf and Lolly Wise added break-aways and swing turns to the Balboa, which nowadays is often referred to as Bal-Swing. Balboa can be danced to any speed of music, from slow songs at 120 beats/min. till very fast ones at 300 beats/min. Pure Balboa is probably the easiest way to dance to fast swing music and enjoy it. With Marcus & Bärbl and Steve & Denise you can learn from the best international renowned instructors. Steve & Denise won all major Balboa Championships in the US among them the National Balboa Championship 2001. They appeared in many movies and were headline instructors for one year at the famous Derby.

Section 1
Long Beach Basic
Swivels
Maxie's Stop Step

Section 2
Both Cross Break
Salsa Break
Johnny's Drop
Transition + Slide
Section 3Multiple Turns
Inside Pop Turn
Outside Turn
Jason's Favourite
Section 4Fan Step
Triple Time Basic

Section 5
Slide Boy
Slide Girl
Slide Both

Extra: Interview With Original Dancers and Balboa Jam

Balboa was very popular among the College Kids in the mid 30's and it is very popular again. Originally Balboa was a closed position swing form with intricate footwork predominantly based on 8-count patterns. But when the hot Swing music really hit the scene some of the younger dancers like Maxie Dorf and Lolly Wise added break-aways and swing turns to the Balboa, which nowadays is often referred to as Bal-Swing. Balboa can be danced to any speed of music, from slow songs at 120 beats/min. till very fast ones at 300 beats/min. Pure Balboa is probably the easiest way to dance to fast swing music and enjoy it. With Marcus & Bärbl and Steve & Denise you can learn from the best international renowned instructors. Steve & Denise won all major Balboa Championships in the US among them the National Balboa Championship 2001. They appeared in many movies and were headline instructors for one year at the famous Derby.

Section 1
Apache
Snap Turn
Combination
The Dream

Section 2
Ed's Hangman
Bart Leg
Hal's Roll
Section 3
Maxie's Slide
Marcus' Slide
Beach Turn

Section 4
Cuddle (Fred)
Ray Hirsch
Scotty's Drag

Section 5
Ducking Turn
Bal-Whip
Dizzy
Super Dizzy

Section 6
Double Kicks
Jig Trot

Extra: Demonstration of original dancers

A simple Slow Slow Quick Quick is the secret of an exciting and cool looking 6-count swing dance from the 30s and 40s: The Shag.

Shag is easy to learn. With its hops and kicks it is a lot of fun. If you like to have close contact to your partner and still don’t want to miss the energy of swing than Shag is the dance for you. Mostly danced in closed position, but also with open and separating elements, Shag can be danced from medium to fast music.

Shag was spread all over America some years before Lindy Hop became popular and different styles were popular in different regions. This tape series is about the Double Time Shag that was danced a lot among the college students, which why it is often referred to as Collegiate Shag. It should not be confused with Carolina Shag or St. Louis Shag. Even it was a separate dance Shag can be easily mixed with other Swing styles.

Revived in the Los Angeles Swing scene Shag made a strong comeback since the early 90s and spread on the side of his dancing cousin the Balboa around the World. Shag is taught again at many international dance camps and workshops and hasn’t lost its popularity.

A simple Slow Slow Quick Quick is the secret of an exciting and cool looking 6-count swing dance from the 30s and 40s: The Shag.

Shag is easy to learn. With its hops and kicks it is a lot of fun. If you like to have close contact to your partner and still don’t want to miss the energy of swing than Shag is the dance for you. Mostly danced in closed position, but also with open and separating elements, Shag can be danced from medium to fast music.

Shag was spread all over America some years before Lindy Hop became popular and different styles were popular in different regions. This tape series is about the Double Time Shag that was danced a lot among the college students, which why it is often referred to as Collegiate Shag. It should not be confused with Carolina Shag or St. Louis Shag. Even it was a separate dance Shag can be easily mixed with other Swing styles.

Revived in the Los Angeles Swing scene Shag made a strong comeback since the early 90s and spread on the side of his dancing cousin the Balboa around the World. Shag is taught again at many international dance camps and workshops and hasn’t lost its popularity.

Your step by step guide to great Salsa dancing. Salsa is Latin America's hottest export, and in this video you will learn the basic Salsa steps, how to move your shoulders and hips and how to dance with a partner.

Build on your basic footwork with variations and more advanced figures.