Overview This listing of steps is mainly to remind students what they have learned. If you have any questions about what is listed, ask us when you see us out dancing. It is much easier to show what we mean than to try to explain it in writing. We are constantly evaluating how we dance and teach, so these classes are different each time around, but the steps listed below encompass what we will cover.
The initial format is just a copying of my notes for myself. If I get a lot of questions about certain items, I will try to make it more clear, otherwise, I will rewrite as I get around to it.
The Intermediate classes may be taken in any order. Each class builds repertoire while focusing on technique and partnering skills and requires a strong foundation in the basics. Each class includes variations of the swingout (patterns and/or footwork), tuck turn, cross-hand leads and Charleston. These classes are distinct, and we recommend taking each Intermediate class (A, B, C, D, and E) before proceeding to more advanced Lindy classes. Although many of our special topics classes don't require the intermediate classes, the skills learned in the intermediate classes help.
Intermediate A crossover/chevron in swingout, Frankie's turn, slide to the side
kicks forward - big kick & travelling jigs
pullby & pullby w/ turn
basic dip
lindy circle w/ followers "hijack" turn
Intermediate B side by side charleston w/ rhythm changes & turns
hand to hand charleston w/ turns
scissor kicks, sweeps (leader) & syncopation (follower)
RJ w/ corkscrew
10 ct. tuck turn
Intermediate C tandem & sidecar charleston w/ turns
tuck turn behind back
underarm turn w/ walk back
side lean
outside turn w/ pickup
Intermediate D travelling step sequence
jigs w/ turn (arm catch) & pop
lasso
triple kicks & kick away
tuck turn w/ pickup
6 ct. cross-hand turns (leader facing away
Intermediate E lindy circle w/ lunge & reverse release
twist around & sliding doors
Charlie's kicks
barrel turn (run-by)
mini-dip
wrap into kick-crosses, tuck turn w/ mini-dip exit
jump w/ partner forward & back
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