Swing Dance Tutorials

Watch this dance how to video and learn the basic charleston dance step. Don't miss part 2! The Charleston is a dance named after Charleston, South Carolina. The dance became popular in the USA after the swing jazz 1923 song "The Charleston" by composer/pianist James P. Johnso ...more

This 6 part how to video series teaches you some basic Lindy swing dance steps. Learn outside and inside turns and other baisc moves for the Lindy Hop. These steps are fun and easy to do. Watch this how to video and you will be dancing the Lindy swing in no time. Part 1 of 6 - ...more

Balboa is a form of swing dance is danced in close embrace, and is led with a full body connection. The Balboa is the subtle communication between the leader and follower and because of that the Balboa is considered more of a "dancer's dance" than a "spectator's dance". This h ...more

Balboa is a form of swing dance is danced in close embrace, and is led with a full body connection. The Balboa is the subtle communication between the leader and follower and because of that the Balboa is considered more of a "dancer's dance" than a "spectator's dance". This f ...more

This dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance routines from great classic films. The moves in this tutorial are from the 1944 film "Swing Fever." The footage is of Jean Veloz, Lennie Smith, and Don Gallagher from the famous number "Undecided." Watch this how to video a ...more

Want to learn how to do all those cool swing dance flips and jumps? This three part dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance style aerials. Learn how to do the Frog Jump, the Knickerbocker, the Pancake and the Hat Trick. Aerials should not be done on a social dance flo ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

Swing dancing dates back to the 1920's, where the African American community, discovered the Charleston and the Lindy Hop, while dancing to contemporary Jazz music. The term "Swing dancing" is used to refer to one or all of the following swing era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston ...more

A clod-hopping presenter demonstrates in this how-to video that Lindy hop skills can be used to dance to ska music. The trick, as explained in the video, is to master the art of putting the emphasis on the UP and not the DOWN. Watch this video dance tutorial and learn how to d ...more

If you're looking for a dance that is very energetic and fast, then look no further than swing dance. They can be very fast and goes along with the music and is pretty easy to learn. If you're interested in learning the basics, this tutorial is perfect for you. You'll be taugh ...more

Swing dance is an energetic and fast paced dance that's sure to get your blood flowing. When doing it, the leader will always start to the left. It's something that many can follow, but requires practice. So check out this tutorial from professional instructor Nina Ortega and ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to swing dance Lindy Hop. Users will learn 3 steps the basic step, the send out and the swing out. Begin with a comfortable V position with the partner. The male's hand should be on the female's upper back and the female's hand on the ...more

Swing dance with lessons from Cassie. Do a breakaway and swing out.

This dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance routines from great classic films. The moves in this tutorial are based on the 1929 film short "After Seben." Footage is of Shorty George Snowden and his partner, sometimes credited as Pauline Morse, at other times identifi ...more

The West Coast swing is a dance that derives from the Lindy Hop (which is itself based on the popular Charleston), and it's a fun dance that centers around two partners compressing together and then extending apart. The dance is super elastic and is a great one to know at any ...more

Learn the basics of the big-band era, and get ready for a jazzy night on the town! You will need a dance partner, a sense of humor and endurance. Swing dancing tip: Open position means standing and facing your partner, maintaining some space between the two of you, and holding ...more

Tracy and Kelley from Head Over Heels demonstrate the Jumping Jacks swingout variation. This is a basic step in swing dancing. This is good to transition into Jive dancing and other swing variation of partner dance.

In this video series, our expert Spencer Weisbond will show you how to do an inside turn, outside turn, and quick stop in Lindy Hop swing dance. Spencer will also teach you how to do a Texas tommy, a run and point, a free spin, and a solo turn. Part 1 of 22 - How to Do the Lin ...more

In this video dancing lesson, our expert dance instructors will demonstrate how to do the West Coast Swing Dance, which is a variation of the traditional Lindy Hop swing dance. They will give a step-by-step lesson on the footwork, passes and body movements for West Coast Swing ...more

Ross and Cindy show us how to communicate with one another in swing dancing and then go over how to actually swing dance. This is a great series for beginners. Swing dance - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Swing dance - Part 2 of 15. Click ...more

This six part how to video teaches you the basic swing dance steps for the Lindy. Learn the swingout from closed position and open position as well as the Lindy circle with this tutorial. Watch this video and you will be swing dancing in no time. Part 1 of 6 - How to Do Lindy ...more

This how to video teaches you some advanced Lindy Hop swing dance moves. Learn how to do an inside turn, an inside turn with slingshot, and a whip to free spin, as well as some other moves. Watch this video and you will be dancing the Lindy Hop in no time. Part 1 of 6 - How to ...more

This tutorial teaches you how to do basic swing dance moves for beginners. These moves are the building blocks for more advanced swing dance routines. Learn how to do a basic step in closed position, a tuck turn, send-ins and send-outs as well as many other moves with this how ...more

This how to video teaches you the beginning steps of the most popular, basic swing dance, the Lindy Hop. Learn how to do the 6 count basic step, a send out, the basic step in open position, a tuck turn, send in and an inside turn, as well as many other moves, with this dance t ...more

Learn how to do performance style Lindy Hop swing dance with this 5 part dance tutorial. This dance is performed to the song "Long Gone from Bowling Green" by Willie Bryant. Watch this how to video and you will be doing this Lindy Hop dance routine in no time. Part 1 of 5 - Ho ...more

This 4 part dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance moves that your grandma used to do. Instructors are Nina Gilkenson and Bobby White shows you the S turn, the Charleston, and double kicks. The swing dance moves are as comforting as warm turkey the day after Thanksgi ...more

This 5 part how to video is an introduction to swing dance. Learn how do the basic step in open and closed position, the inside turn, a traveling basic step and the tuck turn as well as many other dance steps in this tutorial. Watch this lesson and you'll be swing dancing in n ...more

This five part how to video teaches you the basic steps for swing dancing. These steps are the basis for other more advanced styles of swing dance such as the Lindy Hop and the Charleston. Watch this tutorial and you'll be swing dancing in no time. Part 1 of 5 - How to Do begi ...more

Though several versions of the Big Apple dance exist, this is the widely-known version codified by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers based on the vernacular swing dance traced to the Big Apple Club in Columbia, South Carolina. This two part dance tutorial will teach you how to do the Lin ...more

This 3 part how to video teaches you swing dance aerials and jumps. Learn how to do an overhead "A" jump, the supported leader's somersault, an aerial vault, a kip, the neckbreaker and a hip slide. These moves can be very dangerous if you not an experienced swing dancer. Pleas ...more

This how to video teaches some intermediate swing dance moves. Learn how to do a Lindy circle, skip-up, tuck turn and underarm turn with this dance tutorial. These steps are a fun way to jazz up any swing dance. Watch this how to video and you will be swing dancing in no time.

In this how to video, you will learn the basic steps of swing dance. Men start with left foot, ladies start with right foot. Watch this dance tutorial and you will be able to perform series of basic East Coast and West Coast swing patterns.

Head Over Heels demonstrates a tuck turn variation for swing dance. This Tuck Turn Variation is the eight count version. Follow along as the dancers guide you through the steps. Swing dancing is fun to do, and great exercise.

Learn how to do the Texas swing line style dance with this tutorial. This how to video instructs you on variations of the country western line dance such as the Grapevine, heel taps and heel toe moves. Part 1 of 2 - How to Do a Texas swing line dance. Do a Texas swing line dan ...more

This dance tutorial teaches you how to do swing dance routines from great classic films. The moves are based on the 1937 film "A Day At The Races." Footage is of Leon James and Norma Miller. Watch this how to video and you will be swinging to the moves from "A Day at the Races ...more

Twist with your partner in a swing-style dance.

In this dance how to video, Dancing with the Stars' pro Jonathan Roberts teaches Madison Michele how to swing dance country western style. This instructional video is perfect for those Dancing with the Stars fans who want to learn some new dance moves.

Modern and interpretative dance is a very popular dance form. In this how to video, Jon Lehrer, the founder of Lehrer Dance, demonstrates the "Swings on 2" exercise. This modern dance routine focuses on circularity and momentum. Watch this how to video and you will be able to ...more

This square dance video teaches the following plus level square dance calls: Grand Swing Thru, Diamond Circulate (Normal/Facing), Cut the Diamond, Flip the Diamond.

In this video series, our expert Nathan Bugh will tell you about the history of Balboa swing dance, and explain the dance itself. Nathan will teach you how to lead and follow the basic Balboa swing step, how to hold your partner, and how to do a break. He will also show you ho ...more

Here is a lesson of how to swing the hips and butt like a Jamaican girl from the Dancehall. This is a sort of hip-hop line dance hybrid. This takes lots of looseness in your waist to let all the movement in your hips resonate throughout your body.

This square dance video teaches the following square dance calls on the mainstream list: Ocean Wave, Swing Thru, Run (Boys, Girls, Centers, Ends), Pass the Ocean, Trades (Boys, Girls, Ends, Centers), Dive Thru, Extend.

This square dance video teaches the following square dance calls on the mainstream list: Cross Run, Left Swing Thru, Single Hinge, Separate, Trade By, Wheel & Deal (Lines of 4).

Corky Ballas and Kristina, World Latin Champion dancers teach the West Coast Swing which is a fun and poplular dance.

This how-to video provides a quick demonstration of some ways to use Lindy hop-like swing dance skills to dance to five-beat musical numbers, such as Dave Brubeck's "Take Five". Cat Foley, president of the Newcastle University Swing Dance Society helps demonstrate a few moves ...more

Swing around a pole with advice from this stripper wannabe. Start with your left foot forward. (Or maybe she is a stripper, how should I know?) Swing on a pole for exotic dancing. Click through to watch this video on oneminuteu.com

When learning any new dance, it's important to take your time and constantly practice any new steps you learn in order to embed it into your very mind. As dance intructors always say, practice makes perfect. So when watching this tutorial, remember those words as you are attem ...more

Chris and Kelly-Anne show you how to dance the East Cost Swing which is also known as the Triple Swing. They start by showing you the basic steps for the man and woman, and then some combination moves. Part 1 of 20 - How to Dance the East Coast Swing. Dance the East Coast Swin ...more

In this video series, get an introduction to West Coast swing dancing from a renowned competitive dancer and instructor. Learn the basic swing steps and moves, including the sugar push, the left and right side pass, the locked and open whip, syncopation, and the ronde, with an ...more

West Coast Swing is a partner dance which incorporates Blues, Rock, and Country Music. Learn the dance steps for ladies and gentleman in West Coast Swing, and moves such as the Sugar Push, Under Arm Turn of West Coast Swing, and the right and left side passes. The Samba origin ...more

In this four part how to video you will learn to dance solo jazz and swing. Learn how to do Suzie Q's, the Charleston and other hot jazz moves with this dance tutorial. Watch this video and you will be swing dancing without a partner in no time. Part 1 of 4 - How to Dance hot ...more