How To Dance The Lindy Hop : Push Away Charleston in the Lindy Hop

Learn about the push away Charleston in the lindy hop in this free dance lesson video.

Expert: Spencer Weisbond & Jessi Patz
Contact: www.hopswingjump.com
Bio: Spencer Weisbond has been dancing Lindy Hop since 1998. He is a student of Nathalie Gomes, founder of Hop, Swing and Jump in New York City, and an 8 time American Champion.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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• lindy
• hop
• dance
• dancing
• moves
• lessons
• free
• video
• expertvillage
• howto
• hip
• swing

[owlishness]

Not cool, people. Just appreciate the fact that these dancers are willing to take the time to show you how to do the moves.

[paaperclip33]

Thanks Spencer, I find the videos fantastic and very informative. I've learned a lot. You are a great teacher, I really appreciate your concise, enthusiastic instructions.

[NonComedian]

Thank you SOO much. I learned a few basics from a person at MonkeySee, but you are a great teacher. I've never even danced anymore than in my bedroom with a radio, I want to learn to swing for a girl, and there are a lot of things that I don't know. I didn't even look at the mirror the first time, but then you said you give her a little push and I saw in the mirror you doing that. THANK YOU soo much, these videos are a great help for me.

[jarrett2005x]

@demonforeveryday I see what you're saying. Yes of course. Footwork is just the foundation and what you do beyond that is up to the individual, as long as you still maintain that count you're gonna be fine with your partner.

[demonforeveryday]

@jarrett2005x I'm not saying it isn't about footwork at all. It's not about strict footwork though. Footwork comes with knowing what order and pace and generally where you need to position yourself; it is not as precise as a lot of ballroom dancing. Foot placement is supposed to come with good posture, and the most complicated part is knowing your count...

[us56703880]

I go to you for lindy hop instruction...thanks

[jarrett2005x]

@demonforeveryday What are you talking about? Footwork has everything to do with Lindy. lol That's why they call it the Lindy Hop and not the Lindy Hip. 6 and 8 count basics is the foundation.

[wesjes]

expert?? haha wtf

[skatenyc]

Hi all, I had no influence over the camera you guys, but I do like the feedback.

Spencer

[mood1940]

Why do yo not show the footwork. You should rework the carera

[TheHornyBug]

Says "thatfatcat5"

How about you go eat a burrito with your friends in the vid.