The Swing Society at the University of Illinois

Moves Taught

6-count East Coast basic
Frame
Connection
Lead/Follow concepts
Open position
Closed position
Inside Turn
Inside turn to closed
Outside Turn
He goes
Tuck turn
Cuddle
Belt loop
Cross-hands
Rotating rock step
Free spin
Charleston (8-count)
Triple Steps
Dips

You should know these moves and concepts before moving on to Intermediate Swing or Beginning Lindy Hop.

Reemphasize Beginning Swing concepts
Sprinkler
Airplane
Airplane with lead turn
Texas Tommy
Tandem Charleston
Inside turn in tandem
Side-by-side tandem
Push out from tandem
Switch places in tandem
Double turns
Face-to-face Charleston
Lemon drops from Charleston
Kick-throughs
Alternating kick-throughs
Flying Dutchman
Dip Variations

These are a selection of moves that are often taught in Intermediate Swing. What is actually taught varies according to the class and the instructors.

Swingout (8-count Lindy basic)
Frame
Connection
Inside turn
Inside turn on 2
Outside turn
Outside free turn
Pass by
Pass by with a twist
RJ
RJ with a twist
Sugar push
Circle
Skaters/friendship hold
Texas Tommy

You should know these moves and concepts before moving on to Intermediate Lindy Hop.

Refine the swingout
Musicality
Improv
Connection
Variations on what you know

This class is very different each session and is meant to be taken multiple times.

Contact our lessons chairs for more information or with questions about these lists.

CU-Swing – Swing Society at the University of Illinois
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Illion Union Room 280 1401 W. Green Street. Mailbox #49 Urbana, IL, 61801

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