From the Actor
Chris Yee has taught workshops around the world, including the premier Lindy Hop Camp in Herrang, Sweden. Having mastered the fundamentals of leading and following, Chris is famous for his groovin' style and amazing creativity on the dance floor.
Julee Mertz founded Big City Swing in 1997. Through performance and instruction, Big City Swing strives to inspire everyone, from the trained dancer to the dance enthusiast, to experience the thrill of Lindy Hop. In teaching workshops across the country, Julee is known for her musicality, fluid movement and dynamic following.
Together, Julee and Chris deliver clear and concise instruction on the dynamics of leading and following, the classic movements of Lindy Hop, and the tools to tap into one's own style and creativity.
Product Description
As the third video in the series, this volume incorporates the techniques and steps from the preceding videos. In addition, this volume introduces the 8-count patterns of the swing out and circle. The video also encourages students to blend both 6- and 8-count patterns into their dancing and provides several examples of how to clearly transition between the rhythms. The steps covered in this tape, include:
8-Count Footwork
Swing Out from Open Position
Swing Out from Closed Position
Lindy Circle
Mixing 6- and 8-Count Patterns
And Numerous Practice Combinations
While the tape focuses on technique on the fundamentals of the Lindy Hop, Chris and Julee encourage students to develop their own styles. As a result, viewers increase their repertoire, confidence, and creativity on the dance floor.
To enhance learning, Julee and Chris recommend Big City Swing's "Ready to Lindy Practice CD". This custom CD was produced with the beginning Swing dancer in mind, with 6 tracks of swingin' tunes, arranged from slowest to fastest, so that dancers can build their skills gradually, while listening to great music.
