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Learn about swing dance moves with expert tips and advice on how to do the balboa swing dance in this free video series on dance steps.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Learn about the balboa swing dance history in this free swing dance video.
Learn about swing dance basics in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to Lead the Basic Balboa Swing Dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to Do Basic Partner Balboa Swing Dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to hold your partner in balboa swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do the mush position in balboa swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do a break in balboa swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do a basic Charleston swing dance step in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do a kick in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to bounce in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to combine steps in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do a rock step in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn about balboa swing dance compared to Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do the skip-up in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to lead in the skip-up in Charleston swing dance in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to bounce in six count swing in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do basic steps in six count swing in this free swing dance video.
Learn how to do the V shape in six count swing in this free swing dance video.
Learn about balboa Charleston swing compared to six count swing in this free swing dance video.
See a full swing dance demonstration in this free swing dance video.
Swing dancing began in the 1920's in response to the swing music produced at the time. Most forms of swing dancing developed by African Americans, but some forms like Balboa originated in Anglo communities. The syncopated timing associated with swinging and dixieland jazz recalls both African American and West African music. Among the many types of swing music are: Lindy Hop, Charelston, Jitterbig, East Coast Swing, Collegiate Shag, Boogie-Woogie, and Jive.
In this free 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 how to do a Charleston step, a kick, and how to bounce. Nathan will teach about the mush position, the V shape, the skip up, and sic count swing. Finally Mr. Bugh will give you a full demonstration of Balboa swing dance.
Nathan Bugh Nathan Bugh is an expert in swing-era dances and methods. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma City University and a Master’s degree from the prestigious Juilliard School. He has shared the stage with the Tulsa Philharmonic and served as the coach of Oklahoma’s premier swing dance team, Perpetual Motion. Nathan has been teaching professionally since 2000. He is equally well versed in both swing and tap dances, lending his immense talents as a guest for several artist-in-residence programs at Columbia University Swing Club and the Vanaver Caravan Institute. He has also been a successful competitor boasting many first place rankings in Lindy Hop, Charleston and West Coast Swing competitions.dkdk
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