Gentle Lindy Hop
Since
our int./adv. East Coast Swing students have become more comfortable
with 8 count Swing, it invites weaving in some fun and stylish Lindy Hop
moves into our Swing dancing, while aiming at key moves done well and
safely, hence gently.
In case you are wondering about 8 count Lindy basic, here are the ..
- Counts: 12, 3+4, 56, 7+8 of the
- Steps (10) for the lead: LR, lrL, RL, rlR
- Rhythm: SS,qqS,SS,qqS (S=Slow, q=quick),
- Movement by the lead: Rock Step, Turn A-round, Hook Step, Get A-way.
- Movement by the follow: Walk Walk or Twist Twist, Turn A-round, Turn Hook, O-pen Up.
Note: Closed Face-off is by 4, Anchoring away from your partner is done by 8.
Even
though Lindy Hop has become famous first in the 1930s with aerial moves
and decades later with an energetic revival in the 80s and 90s,
including in Portland at the Crystal Ballroom with excellent bands
and up to 1000 dancers on a weekly basis, we are aiming for key Lindy
Hop elements that can be executed at any age. No wild moves, but a solid
understanding of the Swing-Out done well and to your partner's ability.
Lindy
Hop is what got me into teaching dance and enjoying it for 9
years, before discovering the wonderful waltz community and teaching
with Colleen in Portland. We are excited to bring back Lindy Hop to a new group of dancers!
