Summary
We know what you're thinking. You're counting down the minutes until the Cruizin' Thru the 1950s Dance Party on May 7 and 8, and 14 to 16. You can't wait to hear Syracuse's own Coachmen perform your favorite tunes from the nifty '50s. But, you're worried about one thing: You can't dance.
The Hop begins with a faster, 8-count version of the jitterbug's rock step. Once the partners get into the same rhythm, the leader can add some pizzazz with swingouts and catch-and-release moves. But despite the name, there's no "hopping" involved. "It's called the 'hop' because it has a real bouncy feel to it," explains [Geno Aureli]. "It's important to keep that bounce in your knees when doing the Lindy Hop."Made famous by Johnny Otis' 1958 hit "Willie and the Hand Jive," the Hand Jive is a simple pattern of hand moves-like a more rhythmic, grown-up version of Pat-a-Cake. "The Hand Jive was one of the great line dances of the '50s," says Aureli. "Since it doesn't require any footwork, it's something anybody can do." An added bonus? The hands-only dance can even be performed sitting down. Lazy dancers, this is your move.See the full content of this document
Extract
So You Think You Can Dance?
We know what you're thinking. You're counting down the minutes until the Cruizin' Thru the 1950s Dance Party on May 7 and 8, and 14 to 16. You can't wait to hear Syracuse's own Coachmen perform your favorite tunes from th...
See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
