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April 5th, 2010 | 
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Igor and Svetlana Iskhakov – Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. Columbus DanceCentre is the successor to CDA taking Dancing in Columbus to an entirely different level of quality instruction and style fusion thus realizing Igor and Svetlana’s original vision. Svetlana travels extensively coaching and judging nationally and worldwide. Svetlana is the head coach of the OSU and Kenyon College Ballroom Teams. She is frequently invited to judge and do demonstrations at the collegiate competitions around the country, including OSU, Cornell, Case Western, Carnegie Mellon, Penn State universities. Call us Today at 614-759-0502
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Part 2 of “From Swing to Chicago Step” dance instruction series. Ron Parker shows the evolution of Swing from the “Jitterbug” step to the mid-western “Bop” step. Available from http://www.centralavedance.com/node/29
Duration : 0:5:49
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Tags: Chicago, jitterbug, step, steppin, stepping, swing |
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1-4: Starting w your right foot, walk four steps forward. Roll your arms parallel in front of you.
5-6: Step out w your right foot to the right side. Pump right arm and body as if to mimic two heartbeats.
7: Left leg closes to right. Right arm raises straight up.
8: Drop down to a closed-legged squat.
1-4: Pump your body by standing and squatting every other count.
5-8: Pivot turn (step right forward, turn 180 degrees, repeat) Return to the front.
1-3: Kick right front w heel on ground, switching feet every other count.
4: Straighten legs to the side and face left.
5-6: Slap belly with right then left hand.
7: Slide to your left, extending your right arm and dragging right foot.
8: Close.
REPEAT!
Duration : 3 min 34 sec
Here's your chance to literally waltz your way to grace, style and confidence on the dance floor! You will learn the essential components of this great ballroom dance, including Rise and Fall, Sway, and Footwork, as well as exploring steps that will showcase your waltz dancing and help you gain the poise to shine on the dance floor! 