WHAT'S ON THIS DVD
Learn the basics of the original American swing dance, the Lindy Hop. Rusty & Ted teach you the fundamentals of connection, footwork, and basic moves that will get you dancing right away on social dance floors around the world, including:

• Footwork (Single Steps and Triple Steps)
• Basics of Lead and Follow Basics (Connection and "frame")
• Six Count Basic moves, including:
  • Basic Closed Position
  • Basic Open Position
  • Undearm Send-Out and Bring-In
  • Undearm Bring
  • Underarm Pass (Follow)
  • Basic Send-Out and Bring-In
  • Hand Over-Behind the Back Pass
  • Double Turn Pass
  • Free Spin from Closed
• Lindy Side-by-Side Charleston
• Swing Dance Etiquette

Whether you are learning Lindy Hop for exercise, to meet new people, to dance, to be around great music, or be part of the international swing community... or all of the above, you'll have a great time learning your basics from these two delightful and experienced instructors.

RUSTY FRANK
Internationally acclaimed Lindy Hop instructor, choreographer, performer, and producer, Rusty Frank began dancing the Lindy Hop in 1996 and founded her school, Lindy by the Sea and her weekly swing dance, Rusty's Rhythm Club, in 1998. She has been nourishing a growing dance community ever since. Her upbeat and thorough teaching methods and her special events have garnered countless accolades, including her induction into the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame and the Camp Hollywood Hall of Fame. She is also featured in the swing dance documentary "Alive And Kicking."

TED STANLEY
Ted began doing the Lindy Hop in 2001 as a freshman at USC, under the tutelage of Rusty Frank. His love of dancing and talent for performance earned him a spot on the Swing Shift Fliers (Rusty's dance team), and as a member of the award-winning teams One2Swing and Special Delivery Stomp. Ted has been co-teaching with Rusty the Levels 1, 2 & 3 classes at Lindy by the Sea since July 2014, and he is an utter delight. You'll see!