CharlestonTurns - for Lindy Hop and Swing Dance

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Charleston is fun and exciting, but turning in Charleston can be a headache for many a follow. In this video, I highlight a few details that I sometimes see holding follows back, including body movement and lead/follow connection technique. I also show some solo drills and body movement to work independently. Hope it helps!

00:00 - Thanks for joining me!
00:35 - Getting on the same page: the Charleston Basic
02:54 - Intro to Charleston Turns
03:45 - Tip #1, Kick In The Direction You're Going
04:42 - Tip #2, Move Like You Want To Move
05:10 - Tip #3, Kick Towards The Floor
05:22 - Solo Drills
06:45 - Fast Spins
07:42 - Stationary Spins
08:13 - The Lead & Follow

MUSIC:
Intro / Outro: Six Cats and a Prince, by the Brooks Prumo Orchestra
Jumpin' with Symphony Sid, by the Brooks Prumo Orchestra
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