How to Swing Dance for Beginners - Part 1: 6 Count Footwork

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Introduction to 6 Count Swing:

6 count swing is a great starting place. Get dancing quickly with this series of basic steps, rhythm, connection, and moves. Many great modern Lindy Hoppers started with 6-count in their first classes to get oriented and comfortable on the dance floor.

Moves learned in this lesson:

6 count basic (rhythm and footwork)
The jockey
Tuck Turn
Pass by
Pull-in
Cuddle
Leader Sneak

Songs used in this lesson:

“Sandu,” “Harlem Swing” and “Jumping at the Woodside” – Hot Sugar Band