This fortnight's variation is Gather Steps! A lovely understated balboa inspired variation and <gasp!> new shoes!
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #72!
This fortnight's variation is Rhythmic Stomps! We've called them "stomps" but this variation is far from clunky--you'll need to be light on your feet to get this rhythm Inspired by Gustav and Laia
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #71!
This fortnight's variation is Out Out In In! Make a statement with this tidy symmetrical variation Also useful for avoiding stray cats and holes in the floor
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #70!
This fortnight's variation is Shuffle Ball Change! Spice up your ball change with a little shuffelin' This one should be familiar to those of you that dabble in tap dancing. What other tap variations have you tried throwing into your lindy?
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #69!
This fortnight's variation is Syncopated Scoots! Who doesn't love a bit of synco.....pation! Complex rhythms add interest and texture to your dancing! It's well worth spending a bit of time trying out syncopations to get your body used to thinking outside the basic footwork pattern. (This variation was inspired by the lovely Alba Mengual and... Continue Reading →
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #68!
This fortnight's variation is Fish Tail! Get your mermaid on! A variation on the fishtails jazz step. This one is just one deep swish of the tail ;)
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #67!
This fortnight's variation is Double Tap! Toe taps, toe taps, we've got ALL the toe taps! Pro-tip: Do not attempt this variation in flip-flops! Actually just don't dance in flip-flops...trust us on this one ;)
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #66!
This fortnight's variation is The Pony! A new twist on a modern classic! You can take inspiration for footwork variations from just about anywhere. Here's one based on a dance move that some might remember from the 1960s (or the 80s).
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #65!
This fortnight's variation is The Scaredy Cat! For scary good swingouts give this one a go! A simple but eye catching variation.
Footwork Variation of the Fortnight #64!
This fortnight's variation is Ball Change Twists! A great variation on the classic swivel For anyone who thinks that regular swivels are for wimps, try these on for size!