Level: Beginner/Intermediate On this video Marcus & Baerbl will teach you Boogie Woogie, a swing style which has its roots in the European 6-count style of the 50's called Rock `n' Roll. Boogie Woogie is also famous for its hot, smooth and exciting footwork.
Nowadays Boogie Woogie is as well a social as a competition dance worldwide. It is danced to original music of the late 40's and 50's. Competitions emphasize on an improvised interpretation of the music without a fixed choreography.
This video doesn't require any experience in Boogie Woogie dancing. It starts right at the beginning. Marcus & Baerbl set great store by getting you a good foundation and feeling for the dance. You will learn the most typical steps that form the character of Boogie Woogie. Every step is broken down and well explained. Marcus & Baerbl also put big emphasis on the leading and following for each step. It makes you able to understand the dance, to feel comfortable on the dance floor, and to have fun.
All steps in the World of Swing series are demonstrated to great music that will stick in your ears and makes your feet wanna move. As a bonus you can see Marcus & Baerbl jamming together with other great swing dancers after the instructional part on all the videos.
And most important of all: Don't take dancing too serious. It's all about having fun. You will see it when you watch the videos of Marcus & Baerbl.
Content:
Single Time Basic
Under Arm Turn
Change Places
Shoulder Grip
Duck Walk
Double Time Basic
Triple Time Basic
Right Left Turn
Right Left Spins
Walking Basic
Kick Ball Change Basic
Basket & Sit
Jojo
Rubber Legs
Tunnel
The Hook
Polka
Teasing The Girl
Heel Turn Basic
Variations
