Instructional DVDs
Big City Swing’s Swing and Lindy Hop Collection
Big City Swing’s catalog offers clear and inspiring instruction for the beginning dancer. For each new move, the lead and follow is explained, the footwork is detailed, practice exercises are demonstrated, and then they put it to music. At the end of each video or DVD, there is a final combination which integrates moves taught throughout the entire series. It’s a proven recipe for success as their students continue to build their repertoire and confidence on the dance floor.
Swing and Lindy Hop Collection – all 3 DVDs plus CD – $49.99+tax
- Illinois residents total $54.87
Vol. I – An Introduction to Six Count Swing
w/CD – $19.95+tax
- Illinois residents total $21.90
A 90-minute instructional video covering:
- Basics of leading and following
- Closed Position
- The basic step
- Under the arch turn to Open Position
- The basic step
- Side pass
- Underarm turn
- Waistslide turn
- He goes turn
- Cross-Hand Position
- Side pass
- Skaters
- Progressions
- Traveling using kick steps
- And Numerous Practice Combinations
Vol. II – Intermediate 6-Count Swing
w/CD – $19.95+tax
- Illinois residents total $21.90
Intermediate 6-Count Swing builds on An Introduction to 6-Count Swing. It continues to emphasize proper lead and follow technique as well as introducing several new turns. The emphasis is building variety and fluidity into your dancing. It’s a 75-minute instructional video covering:
- Turning the Basic in Place
- Triple Steps
- Closed to Open Position
- Open tuck turn
- Behind the Back
- He goes/she goes
- Stop block turn
- Stop block turn with turn for leaders
- Underarm turn to Closed
- Waistslide to Closed
- And Numerous Practice Combinations
Vol. III – Beginning Lindy Hop w/CD – $19.95+tax
- Illinois residents total $21.90
As the third video in the series, this final volume incorporates the technique 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 rhythms. It’s a 75-minute instructional video covering:
- 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
Big City Swing’s Practice CD – $5+tax
- Illinois residents total $5.49
Single CD included with any DVD purchase.
With 6 tracks in ascending order of tempo, featuring:
1. That’s the Trouble with Us (Connell) – 4:04 (96 bpm)
2. This Has To Be The One (Connell/Allemana) – 4:03 (100 bpm)
3. When Joy Hits Town (Connell) – 3:34 (114 bpm)
4. Love Just Took A Bow (Connell) – 4:25 (120 bpm)
5. What’s a Man to Think (Connell/Allemana) – 4:05 (134 bpm)
6. One More George (Connell) – 3:12 (140 bpm)
Purchase and Delivery Details
Sales tax (where applicable) is included in the purchase price.
To place an order using a check or money order, please make payable to Big City Swing and mail to Big City Swing 1012 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607.
All sales are final. If you experience technical difficulty with a video, please call customer service at 312.243.0700.
Please allow one week for delivery w/i contiguous US.
