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Summary: Get an introduction to the Hustle with expert dancing tips and techniques in this free dance lesson video.
Simone Assboek has 15 years' experience teaching dance, and has been teaching at Stepping Out Studios, one of New York's most renowned Ballroom dance studios, since 2001. There, she...read more
The Hustle is one of the most well known dance names in modern history. It is actually the name of several disco dances that were made popular in the 1970's, but now mostly refers to a unique partner dance done in night clubs and ballrooms. The Hustle was developed in New York City and Florida night clubs among the Hispanic communities. It is based on older dances similar to the mambo and salsa, with some swing dance influences as well. The Hustle was probably made most popular following the 1977 movie “Saturday Night Fever”, which featured several forms of the Hustle.In this free video series, our expert will demonstrate how to do the dance steps for the Hustle. You will learn about frame and holds for the Hustle, as well as the double hand hold pass, the neck wrap dance step and New York Walk steps for the Hustle. You will also get step-by-step instructions how to do sliding waltz steps, shadow turn steps and the diva's walk steps for the Hustle. This a great video dance lesson for anyone throwing a 1970's theme party or dance, just let our expert show you how to do the Hustle.
"On behalf of expert village, my name is Simone Assboek. And I'm Tim O'Rourke... And we're expert teachers from stepping out studios of New York City and we are going to show you how to dance the hustle. This dance originated in the Latin communitees from New York City and Miami in the 1970's. Hollywood sparked the nationwide craze when John Travolta strutted his stuff in Saturday Night Fever. Today's favorite form of hustle is the three count latin street hustle. It is easily danced to disco music, fun and most up beat pop music. The hustle incorporates fun, syncopating patterns and many exciting turns. If you want to find out about current events, where to dance the hustle, you're welcome to go to Stepping Out websites to find out about our Hustle Party Wendesday nights or the International Hustle Dance Association website will also feature all kinds of events."
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