Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone who likes to dance on the "Follower's" side of the dance. Level recommendation: Beg/Int and above. Right now, get lifetime access for just $35 (Normally $49).

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What You Will Be Learning

This course will give you a well-rounded look at all the ways you can empower yourself and your dancing.

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What to Expect

  • Easy to Follow Lessons. Both lecture and "get up and dance!" lessons.

  • Partner Optional! You will need a partner for some of the exercises but not for most of this course. Still valuable for people without a partner!

  • Inclusive Environment

  • Lifetime Access

  • Support! Access to Private Facebook Community.

  • Style: Dance demos will be in Basic Swing & Lindy Hop but the concepts in this course can apply to all partner dances.

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome - Join the Community

    • The Best Ways to Find Support

    • 1min Survey to help us out.
  2. 2

    • Intro: What Does It Mean To Be Empowered In The Dance World?

    • Rule #1 : You Have the Power to Grant or Deny the Access and Affect a Leader Has on Your Body. Here's how...

    • Rule #2: You are in charge of how good dance will feel to your body and soul. Here's how..

    • Rule #3: You Are Equally Responsible For the Success of the Dance.

    • A Quick Note About Confidence
  3. 3

    • Intro: The 4 Stages of Empowered Learning

    • Stage #1 Learn to Move Your Own Body Before You Move with Someone Else.

    • Swingin Body Movement Lesson

    • Stage #2 Learn the Choreography

    • Stage #3 Make it Feel good.

    • Stage #4 Build Initiator and Responder Skills
  4. 4

    • The 4 Stages of Learning In The Classroom

    • Tip #1 : When You Need To Stop Listening to Teachers.

    • How I Observe Walkthrough

    • Tip #2 When The Teachers Are Speaking To The Leaders, Do THIS Instead.

    • Tip #3 Giving & Receiving Feedback
  5. 5

    • Intro: Know Your Prioritites

    • The Power of Body Positions

    • Active Vs Passive "Following" - Arm/Core Tension Play

    • More Arm/Core Tension Usage

    • Setting Up Environments

    • Know Your Positions

  6. 6

    • Technique #: Empower your sense of safety Holding the Arm

    • Technique #: Empower your decision-making: Setting up the environment

    • Technique #: Empower your turns/balance

    • Technique #: Increase your activity (body matching)
  7. 7

    • Intro

    • EQUALITY: Leaders and followers are EQUALLY responsible for the success of the dance. Here's How.

    • CHOOSE YOUR WORDS CAREFULLY: Accuracy is everything.

    • AVOID ABSOLUTES: Separate the true absolutes from preferences and suggestions.

    • STRUCTURE FOR SUCCESS: How to Structure Your Class For Success.

FAQ

  • What level of a dancer do I need to be?

    While the concepts can be applied to any level, many of the examples and exercises will be for more advanced students. I recommend at least Beg/Int level.