Thank you, Tank and Kelly, for such a fun class series! We learned the Basic 8 step, alternating rock step, the scoopa, knee slaps, toss across, as well as many other dance moves. Stay tuned for more this fall!
"Lindy Hop is a black American dance that values connection and conversational partnership on the dance floor. This jazz dance was born and bred in Harlem, New York. It is lively, energetic, and rebellious. The class will be featuring 8 and 6 count basic rhythms along with fun variations rooted in vernacular jazz steps." – Tank
Tank and Kelly are well-known teachers in the Hudson Valley Lindy Hop dance scene.
First class's steps are here.
Second class's steps are here.
Third class's steps are here.
Fourth class's steps are here.
Fifth class's steps are here.
Sixth class's steps are here.
Seventh class's steps are here.
Choice film recordings of Lindy Hop greats and helpful notes from the classes are here.
Find Tank on her Instagram and Facebook page, and find Kelly and her Instagram and Facebook page.
Lindy and Chester's Field of Dream's Lindy Hop event will be back at some point. In the meantime, they are teaching the "shim sham" up in Kingston. It might go something like this...