Lindy Hop Library

 

Graeme & Ann, two of the UK's top international Lindy Hop teachers and former U.K. Lindy Hop champions, introduce you to the Lindy Hop Library. These three discs are probably the most comprehensive and complete introduction to Lindy Hop. Covering all the basic shapes, rhythms and timings as well as all the classic  Lindy Hop moves, such as Lindy turn, Circle, Back Charleston, Swingouts etc.,  these discs will form an essential part of your collection. Each disc is in three separate sections and lasts between 50 and 60 minutes.

Lindy Hop, the ultimate swing dance, was born in Harlem - New York in the late 20's
and grew up to become  America's national dance throughout the 30's and 40's. As the Jazz Age evolved into the Swing Era, and the music changed, so the dance evolved, the Charleston merging with black African rhythms that suited the music.

This fusion of cultures created the unique dance style we know as Lindy Hop. Lindy
was the first dance to use  breakaways, as well as introducing  the world  to air steps.
Using both 6 and 8 count patterns, Lindy Hop can be danced to any speed of music
from slow at around 130 bpm to over 200 bpm .
 

 

Disc 1   Section 1 Closed hold basic Jockey basic Open hold basic Send out     Section 2 Free Turn American spin Turn under Return Woman change places Man change places     Section 3 Basket Catapult To order a copy click here »

 

Disc 2   Section 1 Solo basic 8-beat walk Double turn out Peak walks     Section 2 Lindy circle Send out Texas Tommy Return     Section 3 Twist for lady Lindy turn Open hold swingout Closed hold swingout   To order a copy click here »

 

Disc 3   Section 1 Solo basic Jockey basic Turn out Opposite Charleston Intro Exit     Section 2 Back Charleston Intro Exit Arm over Free turn     Section 3 Travelling Charleston Intro Exit   To order a copy click here »