Jitterbug Sugar Push Both lead and follow start with rock steps. The lead then pulls the follow close for two counts (a triple step) and then he pushes her back into open for two counts (a triple step). Both lead and follow end up where they started. Lead Counts 1 and 2 Feet: Step back with the left foot, step ...

The sugar push is one of the basic moves of Lindy Hop and all swing dances. The lead and follow stay where they are for 6 counts. The sugar push is very stylized, bringing both partners close together and then returning them to where they started, just like in the swingout. This is often led with two arms. The key variations ...

The swingout is the defining dance move of Lindy Hop. The swingout evolved from the breakaway, which in turn evolved from the Texas Tommy. The first documented mention of the swingout pattern that resembles breakaway was in 1911, to describe a “Texas Tommy Swing” show done at the Fairmont hotel in San Francisco, CA, USA. Variations are used in Jive, ...

Learn to Swing Dance | Level 1 Lesson 3 (Lindy Hop) | Lindy Ladder You’ve learned the Lindy Hop Basic step, now it’s time to add a few more basic moves to get you swingin’ on the floor. Moves In This Lesson: – Lindy Circle – Promenade (Side-by-Side Position to Closed Position back to Side-by-Side) – Level 1 Lesson 3 ...

Learn to Swing Dance | Level 1 Lesson 2 (Lindy Hop) | Lindy Ladder Let’s learn to “Swing-Out!” This is the crowning move of Lindy Hop, and you’ll learn it right here in Level 1! Moves In This Lesson: – Swing-Out (Basic Step) from Open and Closed Positions – 8-count Underarm Pass – Level 1 Lesson 2 Pattern Taught by ...

In this lesson, Scott and Jessica teach the fundamental Lindy Hop move: The Swingout

The Basics of Lindy Hop