Building New Tech
Some starting points for our group work at Blues After Hours 2024!
Old-timey blues videos
- 15 seconds of turns and partnership changes starting at 0:54:
Frankie Manning & Norma Miller -The Swing Walk (Peabody) - 20 seconds of lunges/flare starting at 1:31:
The Spirit Moves Blues Dance Historical - HARD: Both Partners Spin starting at 1:43:
Ballroomin' Blues - HARD: Pivots/Spins starting at 1:31:
A 1914 film showing black people dancing in a dance hall - Great dance moves. Getting jiggy with it! - VERY ADVANCED: Dip and/or Drop at 0:57:
Ballroomin' Blues
New-school blues videos
- Dan and Julie's Hitch Steps at 1:57:
bluesSHOUT! 2019 All Star Strictly Finals - Krystal and Clyde single foot pivot to twist dip 3:38:
bluesSHOUT! 2019 All Star Strictly Finals - Kenneth and Gwen turn sequence 1:05:
Lindy Focus XVIII: Blues Mix & Match Finals - Gwen & Kenneth - Adam and Krystal Turn sequence to drag steps at 8:08:
Lindy Focus XVII: Late Night Championships, Blues & Slow Dance - Alex and Ioanna Promenade Sequence with Side Passes at 1:51:
Athens Rhythm Hop 2022 Performances - HARD: Mike and Dan's Dip into Pivots at 3:18:
Lindy Focus XVII: Late Night Championships, Blues & Slow Dance - ADVANCED: Tim and Krystal Lift at 7:26:
Signifyin' Blues 2019 Invitational Dance Competition - ADVANCED: Julie and Ruth side kick and lift at Sweet Mo at 0:53:
Sweet Molasses Blues 2019 B Sides Performance