Swing Dance Video Gallery

BLUES – Kelionė per džiazo istoriją – What a Jazz dance studio

"Kelionė per džiazo istoriją” - tai keturių choreografijų ciklas, apimantis skirtingus džiazo vystymosi etapus. Projektą finansuoja Lietuvos kultūros taryba. Šoka: Justa Žebrauskaitė Ignas Deltuva Simona Česnakaitė Elzė Višnevskytė Eglė Nemickaitė Kristina Ragelytė Muzika: Reverent Juke "East St Louis Toodle-Oo" Operatorius: Mantas Dumbrava Choreografija: Elzė Višnevskytė What a Jazz dance studio Vilnius, Lithuania Lindy Hop, Solo Jazz and other swing dances in Vilnius, Lithuania WWW - http://whatajazz.lt/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/whatajazz/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/whatajazz/

Updated 2 months ago

New Course Announcement: Blues Aesthetics!

BLUES AESTHETICS starts Tuesday 1 March 2022! ⭐ Live Classes on Tuesday 7pm (UK) / 8pm (Madrid) ⭐ Solo dance - no partner needed ⭐ 6 week course ⭐ Everyone welcome ⭐ Pay what you can ⭐ Register here: https://forms.gle/9iZvm8YUSafQLYG5A ⭐ What makes something (dance or music) "bluesy"? It's a feeling, sure. But it's more than just a feeling. Some of the technical aspects of blues aesthetic we'll dig in to are: - Asymmetry and shape - Integration and athleticism - Our relationship to the beat - Coolness and personal authenticity We'll analyse footage of dancers - old and new - to inform and inspire our movement. See our website for full details: www.leighanddaire.com ❤️ Track: Elmore James - "Madison Blues" ❤️ Shot on location in beautiful Valencia

Updated 13 days ago

Bluesila 2022 is Back!

Bluesila 2022 is Back!

Updated 2 months ago

Solo Jazz Blues in the park

JAZZ BLUES starts Tuesday 11 January 2022! ⭐ Live Classes on Tuesday 7pm (UK) / 8pm (Madrid) ⭐ Solo dance - no partner needed ⭐ 6 week course ⭐ Everyone welcome ⭐ Pay what you can ⭐ Register here https://forms.gle/n3SEzGRmxihCs19y9 ⭐ It's time to take a deep dive into the wide world of JAZZ BLUES! We'll be exploring the music and history of Jazz to help you connect more deeply with Jazz Blues and find your personal expression of the music. We'll also get into specific dances and a whole mess of turn technique! See our website for full details: www.leighanddaire.com ❤️ Track: Kid Ory - "I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate" ❤️ Shot on location in beautiful Valencia

Updated 13 days ago

I'll Chase the Blues Away Chick Webb Tribute Lindy Focus XVIII

Our tribute to Chick Webb by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Gordon Au, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Sugar Blues Chick Webb Tribute Lindy Focus XVIII

Our tribute to Chick Webb by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Gordon Au, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

St Louis Blues Chick Webb Tribute Lindy Focus XVIII

Our tribute to Chick Webb by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Gordon Au, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Evil Gal Blues Lionel Hampton Tribute Lindy Focus XVIII

Our tribute to Lionel Hampton by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jason DeCristofaro, vibes Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Joe Herbst, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Gordon Au, trumpet Tim Morgan, trumpet Jim Ziegler, vocals Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Blow Top Blues Lionel Hampton Tribute Lindy Focus XVIII

Our tribute to Lionel Hampton by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jason DeCristofaro, vibes Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Joe Herbst, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Gordon Au, trumpet Tim Morgan, trumpet Jim Ziegler, vocals Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Jeep's Blues - Duke Ellington Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Duke Ellington by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Dan Hitchcock, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Royal Garden Blues - Duke Ellington Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Duke Ellington by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Dan Hitchcock, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

St Louis Blues - Duke Ellington Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Duke Ellington by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Dan Hitchcock, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

C Jam Blues - Duke Ellington Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Duke Ellington by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Jonathan Stout, guitar, band leader Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor / clarinet Keenan McKenzie, BTAC Dan Hitchcock, mostly Bari Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Eric Heveron-Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Good Morning Blues - Count Basie Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Count Basie by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Musicians: Jonathan Stout, Band Leader and guitar Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Swingin' the Blues - Count Basie Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Count Basie by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Musicians: Jonathan Stout, Band Leader and guitar Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Harvard Blues - Count Basie Tribute - Lindy Focus XVIII

Lindy Focus is swing dance camp in Asheville, NC attracting dancers and musicians from around the world. We have a strong focus on music with two bands each evening. This is our tribute to Count Basie by The Jonathan Stout Orchestra. More information visit www.LindyFocus.com Musicians: Jonathan Stout, Band Leader and guitar Chris Dawson, piano Josh Collazo, drums Jen Hodge, bass Jacob Zimmerman, alto / clarinet Anita Thomas, alto / tenor / clarinet Albert Alva, tenor Keenan McKenzie, tenor / bari / clarinet Lucian Cobb, trombone Jerome Smith, trombone Ken McGee, trumpet (lead) Renee McGee, trumpet (lead) Noah Hocker, trumpet Jim Ziegler, trumpet Laura Windley, vocals Produced by Nooga Edited by Ken

Updated 3 months ago

Blues Dancing by Regina and Justinas

Bluesdance.lt teachers Regina and Justinas dancing to Yolanda Bush and The Road Band Down Home Blues

Updated 2 months ago

Blues Dancing by Regina and Justinas

Bluesdance.lt teachers Regina and Justinas dancing to Katie Webster I'm Bad

Updated 2 months ago

Bluesila 9 and 4/5 Blues JnJ

First place couple nr 2 : Karolis Dubinskas and Paula Lozda Music: Bill Withers ain't no sunshine when shw is gone Claudia Bettingalio Invitotion to the Blues Corolina Chocolate Drops knockin Howlin wolf Blackdoor Man Keymono Hourglass

Updated 2 months ago

Week 3: 12 Bar Blues Explained!

With Elmore James' "Early One Morning" as our classic Chicago blues example, let's talk about 12 Bar Blues structure!

Updated 13 days ago

Slow rhythm and blues dance - Florent and Roxane

Follow me here : 🔹https ://www.facebook.com/roxaneandflorent 🔸https://www.instagram.com/florentllamas Thanks for watching ! :) Don't forget to like and subscribe ! Florent Llamas #boogiewoogie #rhythmandblues #swingdance

Updated 12 days ago

New Funky Blues Course with Daire

Are you ready to get down..? Put some stank on the end of the summer with Daire's 6 week Funky Blues course! ⭐ Live and online starting 31 August 2021 ⭐ Choose your time: Tuesdays at 8pm (UK) and Sundays at 1pm (UK) ⭐ Pay what you can ⭐ Everybody's welcome ⭐ Register now at www.leighanddaire.com

Updated 13 days ago

Week 4: Introducing Mississippi Hill Country

A short introduction to some of the key figures and sounds in the development of Hill Country Blues aka Mississippi Hill Country Blues Full clips: 1. Junior Kimbrough - All Night Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmq2br4Vxo 2. R.L. Burnside and family: Boogie Instrumental https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TLP_DCB3I 3. Mississippi Fred McDowell "Shake em on down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64T6ugyWXAA 4. R.L. Burnside "see my jumper hanging on the line" (1978) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DOnKJ232M 5. Cedric Burnside - Wash My Hands - Recorded Live @ Royal Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AkKVtDanU0

Updated 13 days ago

Introducing Piedmont Blues

A little intro to one of our favourite regional styles of country blues: Piedmont. This video features: - Cephas & Wiggins - Etta Baker - Mississippi John Hurt - Blind Willie McTell - Algia Mae Hinton & John Dee Coleman Join us for a deep dive into the style; 6 week live and online solo blues dance course starts 23 & 25 May 2021 www.leighanddaire.com

Updated 13 days ago