Customer Reviews

Swing Dance: Intermediate [VHS]

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We were hesitant to learn swing moves from a videotape but were pleasantly suprised. A healthy understanding of the basic Swing/Lindy moves is essential, but if you're ready to break out from the basics, this tape is for you. There are a ton of moves offered in this 90-minute tape, and no time is wasted. Paul and Irene perform in front of a white background and use wireless mics - a great way to teach via video. The dialogue is fresh and spontaneous - this tape never feels scripted and is fun to work with. We plan to work through this tape a few more times and then try their aerial video.

This video was great for learning the cool kicks and turns that can be used in swing and lindy timing. The instuctors were thorough and easy to follow. The video was evenly paced, not too slow like most videos.

I purchased this tape because of the reviews and they were all correct. I was amazed when I discovered just how long and thorough this tape really was! Just when I thought the tape was over, there was more, and more, and more! Well worth the money. Dance steps are broken down for both the guy and girl. They are repeated about three times each, at different angles and speeds. I especially liked the white background and the camera angle, which made the steps easy to see. If you are just starting to learn Lindy style, this tape should be in your collection. Just make sure you get the beginner Lindy Hop first, so you can follow the footwork. Eight count with triple steps can be confusing to learn on the fly.

The only draw back with this video is that it did not delve into some of the moves unique to 8-count swing and the Charleston foot work. But Chris and Julie do an excellent job of teaching the swing out in a way that anyone can learn from it. They also do a good job of adding in 6-count swing to help students adjust to mixing 6 and 8 counts. I would make sure that you have either a sound back ground in 6-count swing or view the previous two videos in the series (Beginning/Intermediate 6-count Swing).