Instructional Lindy Hop Videos and DVDs

Learn to Dance Lindy Hop Video - Vol. 1

DVD Only - $34.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s.

In this video, learn introductory level Savoy Style Lindy Hop, the original style of swing later called Jitterbug. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Swing out from open position; Lindy circle; Swing out from closed position; Charleston; and Heels.

40 minutes. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

Learn to Dance Lindy Hop - Vol. 2 Video

DVD Only - $34.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s.

Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Options on the basic; Pecking; Double turn; Hand shake behind the back; Hand to hand Charleston; Mini dip; Glide to the side and shake time; Slip slop; and Around the world with points. Requires familiarity with the Lindy Hop Level 1.

47 mins.  (DVD 2006)
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

DVD Only - $34.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s.

Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: Scissors; Rock step; Push around; Kick around; Double turn; Back Charleston with a turn; Hand shake behind the back with a quick turn Flying Charleston; Low down; Thigh slap and shoulder rock; and Pimp walk and fish tail. Requires familiarity with Lindy Hop Levels 1 and 2.

57 mins.  (DVD 2006)
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

Learn to Dance The Shim Sham Video

DVD Only - $34.95
Hosted and taught by internationally renowned dancers Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens, this series captures the essence of the Swing Era dances. Manning was instrumental in the development of the Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem during the '30s.

In this video, learn a classic swing/tap line dance popular in the '30s and '40s and still danced enthusiastically today. Frankie Manning and Erin Stevens dance each move at normal speed, then follow with detailed instructions, and finally dance in slow motion. A review follows each section. The following moves are covered: The break; The Shim Sham step; Push and cross over; Tacky Ann; Half break; Freeze break; Boogie back; Boogie forward; Shorty George.

42 mins.  (DVD 2006)
DVD - Region 1 (North America)

How to Jive & Rock 'n Roll Video

DVD Only - $19.99
Learn to dance jive and rock ‘n roll in this step-by-step program from the comfort of your own home with this great how-to DVD.

How to Jive: This program is packed with dance moves that look good and are easy to learn featuring champions of modern jive, ballroom jive, European rock ‘n roll and the lindy hop, with music by the Firebirds. So grab a partner and get ready to bop.

How to Rock 'n Roll: Learn these unbelievable dances with British and European Dance Champion Kav Kavanaugh. In this easy to follow step-by-step program, you will learn basic acrobatics and advance rock ‘n roll moves. Featuring music from the original 1950’s band, The Cobras, you will learn to rock the night way!

110 mins. (2006)
DVD - All Region