Beginner's Guide: How To Swing Dance (No Experience Needed)

[@memyselfi3520]

At 50 years old, i have never learned how to dance. This looks like a good place to start.

[@Checkthefineprint]

Now’s the time!!!! sign up at a ballroom near you. Do some group classes and private instruction. It’s awesome, I love it, 57 yo here, safer than riding a motorcycle.

[@stephenmessano1847]

@@Checkthefineprint Alas, I live in northern Japan. No ballroom dance groups in this part of the world. Thank goodness for KZbin!

[@Kokopilau77]

I'm 47, and like you, I never learned. Going through a divorce, I figured why the hell not? I've always been drawn to the era and music, started lessons with a local group this week

[@dpall38]

I am here because my neighbors asked my wife and I over to swing. It looks like fun. I hope we get the moves right. Thanks

[@hanseldsilva2393]

How'd it go?

[@dpall38]

@@hanseldsilva2393 Lets just say it was a learning experience for me and my now exwife!

[@hanseldsilva2393]

@@dpall38 Glad I asked. Have a gr8 life

[@jrocdub1953]

@@dpall38 lmfao

[@creativequeen8371]

😮😅

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Bruv, this was the very first swing dance video I found in Dec 2023. I had gone to a banquet, people were swing dancing, and I never had taken a single lesson in my life, dancing was not on my bingo card. I saw the swing dancing and I said, that's the kind of dancing I am interested in. This is the video that kicked off all my swing dancing, I have taken tons of lessons and gone to tons of dances and this video was the start of it all. I still feel this video is very solid for anyone else watching, I'm even a bit nostalgiac about it. Swing dance has to be one of the most inviting, welcoming group. Early on, I threw my ego out the window and went by gut feel that fun was the core to learning swing dancing, and that one rule worked. do 2x or more dancing at dances than taking lessons - use lessons to bolster what you figure out on the dance floor. I learned to not sweat it if I messed things up - more experienced followers were really patient and constructive. Now, one of my favorite things at a dance is dancng with totally inexperienced dancers - I mean this is their first time. You can show them the 6 ct that they can dance with all night long and have total fun. They are so appreciative, too. I am actually getting into "experienced" level classes and the learning is taking off faster. Learning to learn. I couldn't even keep the 6 count 5 months ago, so get yourself started, and do all the dancing you can. Don't worry, relax, you will learn fastest with that mindset - I've met dozens of what are now great friends within a 2 hour radius of where I live. Cheers!

[@paige4204]

Are you English? I’ve just started lessons and the swing community are unbelievable people.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

@@paige4204 I'm United Statesian, New York 👍🌋🙂 There's a great swing community all around NYC, and beyond.

[@paige4204]

@@theplinkerslodge6361 I’m English but living in Vietnam so this is my first experience. I’ll be searching for swing communities everywhere I go now!

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

@@paige4204 Yup, great community, a great social network... I take lessons 3, 4, sometimes 5 times a week, then dance on weekends. Great group of new friends.

[@yuliyabryant4052]

My husband and I just learned our first dance steps proper way. We are going to celebrate our 20 anniversary and surprise our guests with this dance. It is a lot of fun. Thank you for your teaching. You are great teacher.

[@jacobsp3153]

Happy Anniversary 🍾

[@KIASS-2023]

Я тоже так считаю.Наш и мой хореограф так же обучает.И я доучиваю...то есть закрепляю не обучение у Олега

[@bennygoes2488]

Happy anniversary

[@colinbryan8265]

I also learnt to dance in the age of the Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep. Hear It now, your up and away, even without a partner. Remember Victor Sylvester. Y’all could be the same as my age.

[@barbaradeselle4287]

Love this. My husband was a dance instructor in the late ‘50’s early ‘60’s, before I met him. He was classified as the best in our county. He danced on Dance Party in California. He came down with MS and could no longer dance and could not teach me, so sad. But he shared his fond memories with me and that was good.

[@user-mn9qp8iu7h]

I wanna put him in my pocket and take him dancing. Best teacher I've ever seen. "How to dance when you don't know anything." 😆Love his style of breaking it down.

[@beverlyhill9947]

My thoughts exactly! He is a brilliant teacher. He understands what it takes to go slow with a beginner and then progress slowly! Well done.

[@vandanaagrawal6972]

Explained in a very clear and simple manner. A good teacher!

[@MaryHaffly]

I am an elementary music teacher that likes to teach swing dance occasionally to 5th/6th grade. You do an excellent job of really breaking this down! I am currently using this video to teach my students :)

[@kathym6603]

Let the kids know that moving to rhythm is a lifelong skill they can enjoy. I never did it and now I'm like a frozen brick! I'm trying to break the brick and "get with it."

[@lanapeterzon]

@@kathym6603 You can do it. I'm 68 and I'm going to my first swing dance. Not planning on dancing but I'll drink in the atmosphere and watch for these basics

[@Snowystardust12]

This is the first time, after many failures, that I actually understand and can do the steps. Thank you for brilliant simplicity in teaching!

[@manuelchoi4652]

You are the best!!! Mr.Astakhov!!!

[@salisburysteak9641]

I love the way you teach. You break it down so small but its not patronizing. I don't feel like I'm being made fun of for not knowing or being scared, just slowly being brought of my stiff shell. Especially with how much effort and movement you put into such tiny steps, it shows me how there's already room to do more even in steps so small. I can have something to work on, even if all I know are small bits. As someone who has desperately been wanting to learn to dance for years and I have to learn it all alone in my room, its appreciated more than you know.

[@nicoledevona5863]

Good for you!!! Watch yourself in a mirror, if possible. That way you don't create any bad dance habits. I hope you get a chance to actually get out and dance with a partner.

[@lesliehobby7266]

Me too

[@patsmith5947]

That is the exact rock ‘n roll step I did in the 50’s and 60’s. I was lucky that my parents gave me dance lessons including ballroom dancing which meant I was always on the dance floor but I married a man who was a terrible dancer, I tried to teach him but he had no rhythm at all, so I gave up with him, he just didn’t ever get it.

[@alexandrasetiawati7218]

don' t give up....don't give up , keep practicing your hubby Mam ...😊🥂

[@michellecrowley3749]

Don't let that stop you, you don't have to have your husband as a dance partner, he can do his thing and you can do yours :)

[@colinbryan8265]

We used to go ballroom dancing every Saturday night. Guys crossed the dance floor, and ask the girl he had his eye on to dance. And invariably she would say yes. You held her right hand in your left, about shoulder high, and your right around her waist, and her left on your shoulder. Then you asked each other’s name. By the end of the dance, you both new ,if you fancied one another. When I hear dance music now, I’m up off my feet, arms akimbo, whether there’s anyone to dance with or not. I’m approaching 90 now, and it keeps you going. Perhaps not as fast as I used to. But the memories are still great.

[@michellecrowley3749]

@@colinbryan8265 What a lovely memory thank you for sharing it :)

[@colinbryan8265]

@@michellecrowley3749 you seem to know all about makeup. What can you tell me about droopy eye bags, I’ve been using the wet tea 💼 bags treatment which helps.

[@shirleygabriel5967]

Oleg I've been watching your lessons for a long time now. As a teacher, I can tell that dancing is your passion. You are thorough & patient. All the qualities of an excellent teacher! Your sense of humour when dancing on your own in public always gives me a good giggle!

[@pickyprincess888]

He is an angel 😇

[@yvetterybak7098]

Thank you SO much! 61 yr old going to a Swing dance in 2 weeks...always have wanted to learn Swing dance!

[@OneMate4Life]

Just as a heads up though: this is ballroom swing, which is different from what (most) think of when one says "swing dance" (the big band / jazz dance scenes in old movies.) Don't get me wrong, neither one is "bad" nor "wrong"... but they are different, and the body motion in ballroom swing (the pronounced hip and shoulder swaying for instance) is different from swing dancing which may make it awkward if one is dancing ballroom and the partner is not.

[@creativequeen8371]

Amazing. Hope you enjoyed it?

[@hilliarysmith7762]

There's a lot of good stuff in this, but the swaying is a very Latin, sexy version, amd.your rock steps are enormous!

[@vickierodriguez8154]

I noticed that also

[@susannalim4281]

I love the way you teach. You're brilliant.

[@nynahraju1347]

A great way to socialize and shed your inhibitions,and fun way to exercise without the pain.

[@leahp.316]

4:43 "Ladies are always right..." That's an accurate statement right there.

[@zariwilmot8844]

Thank you so much Oleg and Christina. You made it look sooooo simple but I think I have learnt something at age 66! Mabuhay.

[@eugene3801]

I did ballroom dancing for 5 yrs back in the day... this is excellent.

[@patmaharaj7672]

Excellent teacher !!!!

[@mlrr2000]

You are an excellent tacher. Slowly, step by step, explaining, repeating...love your lessons. I've always danced very much as an adolescent and adult. Now I practice your steps alone in my living-room...Thank you!

[@lucinawong5445]

Excellent teacher, such clear instructions for both ladies and men .great. Thanks.

[@IreneRodrigues-c8y]

Excellent way of teaching

[@celinaangelo3848]

Thanks dear, stay blessed❤

[@yokeloonw]

Very good lesson by a very good teacher

[@kathrynshelley3806]

I wish you could have been our teacher in ballroom dance classes! My husband thought he was a great dancer until we took ball room classes- I could never dance with him, he was so bad! I grew up dancing with my dad. I learned the box waltz by standing on his feet when I was 5! My parents did a lot of dancing not only ballroom, but also polkas, foxtrots,Norwegian Schottises, old Tyme-Scandinavian Waltzes, all the fun dances! Now I can’t dance anymore and I sure do miss it!

[@aruba232]

very simple, very easy, love the way you teach !!

[@lanapeterzon]

Thank you. This has been the first time I've felt a bit of confidence. I can do this, I know I can!

[@aseemmehta8933]

Thanks!

[@earle-land]

Excellent! Looks like great fun.

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Oleg...you move simply awesome.... makes me want to move just like this.....thank you sooooo-much for your tips....I find myself waltzing through the kitchen....

[@sarmisthachakraborty5481]

You are excellent dance teacher.

[@janetsuiter1889]

That was very good. I can do this with a little practice. Yay

[@douglasho5821]

Thankyou much for making it so easy and fun to understand the steps.

[@alchemydp]

Great teacher. Easy and fun.

[@CosmicFalcon-d6n]

You explain things so well, love your videos.

[@rdharris77012]

Thank you, this will work in light social gatherings.

[@amelial4831]

I am so happy to have found your dance class videos. Thank you!😊💕

[@MicahJ25]

Simplest instructions I’ve seen👏👏👏

[@tuffguy007]

Excellent instruction. Would have loved to see you demonstrate with music. Btw your dance partner moves beautifully and is absolutely lovely. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@eloisenair956]

I follow your every move to improve my dancing.You are a fantastic teacher. Thankyou. South Africa.

[@maribeliccm8793]

Thanks Oleg! You make me feel like dancing ballroom😀You teach very well!

[@creativequeen8371]

Me too.

[@lylabutterfly4979]

Parabéns professor por essas aulas de dança irei ver todos os vídeos .

[@leandrobaluyotjr5181]

Great tutorial on the dance's basics ! More success to you

[@pamelasookermany7175]

Greetings..... You doing great ... thanks for sharing, for teaching in a simple way. Blessings. Stay safe 😷.

[@velvetross6449]

Very good dance teaching! Greetings from Uruguay.

[@ngjohn1018]

Excellent teacher

[@ericALAGAN]

What a wonderful teacher. You're a genius 🙏👌👋

[@OlegAstakhov]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@theresiayenty1545]

Nice step waw great ,simple n beautiful step,thank you

[@mariafilomenacostatavares5955]

Very very good! I I love the way you dance and teach 👏 thanks

[@09tatjana]

Never seen such a magnificent detailed dancing teacher …salute 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@thepaulmacfarlane]

Nice I think I'll watch this about 8,000 times and maybe I'll get it. this is as simple as I so need.

[@pavanastienswat2652]

Thank you very much, Christina and Oleg. ❤🎉

[@kathleenpopata9718]

Happy to watch beginners lesson with Oleg ❤

[@zleepyjan]

WOW the best teacher :)

[@shannonp9871]

I don’t know how I found you but my two left feet are singing your praises! 🇨🇦❤️

[@laniambray8436]

Thanks Oleg and Christina ❤

[@editahunt9159]

Very clear & easy to follow,,thank you for sharing,,❤

[@evelynildefonso766]

what an amazing excellent tutorial. thanks a lot

[@purpleorchid1193]

Brilliant Oleg , thank you so much, yes joined now

[@GiGaSzS]

Quite a different perspective on swing steps that swing teachers teach (bounce, straight back...), but I appreciate your lesson, because now I can use the same steps and moves for any common dance 🙂

[@eleanorcruz2855]

Thanks for teaching us swing🌹

[@mimitan1039]

awesome instructor Oleg... thank you from Malaysia

[@justetv4985]

Excellent! Thank you! Now i can follow my "cuban amigo" in party job! Sorry for my bad english

[@aribella6913]

That was so much fun to learn

[@cimensev3385]

You are a great teacher❤️❤️👏👏

[@tycobrahe7663]

Simple. Elegant. Very well explained. Thank you both!

[@charlescresap4451]

That's the dance I did, taught and performed in the 50s-70s. Arthur Murray instructor, university ball room dance team member and ball room dance class instructor.

[@giliogdan8731]

😮wow its great 👍 ls dancing zumba helps to learn it quicker? Love it.lm going to follow you.thank you so much for cheering me up ❤❤❤❤

[@bernadettemacdonald9981]

Fantastic thankyou from Australia . Amazing

[@OanhNguyen-bk3zc]

I Love all of your videos

[@rumdeal]

Very good explanation

[@vivianhudacek1556]

So clear & helpful!

[@bogumilasokirko5605]

Thank you ! A good a clearly explained…I just missed the dancing to the music 😉

[@liliaperdiguerra5261]

Excellent! Excellent!

[@susanafranco3915]

Amo ver qué el lenguaje de la danza sea propio y Universal,pues yo aprendo cada día con ustedes aún no entendiendo tu idioma..gracias , geacias!!!!!

[@violyvizcarra9706]

Thank you for sharing this easy step for us because of your very good teaching step. More to come. Good day!😍

[@amelitoborja5723]

GREAT TEACHER

[@alicecobb7763]

This is awesome, thank you...

[@cherylhaskell9830]

Great Presentation

[@shameancompton4355]

Thank you

[@ant3352]

Thank you. I made a fool of myself at the swing club last week and this gave me a lot of understanding.

[@bostonb24290]

Great video! Thank you

[@magali.bazzano]

Such an awesome video. Thank you!

[@JJ33438]

Very excellent video thanks for this.

[@patpillay6228]

You teach very well thank you

[@belkissabloncordero9207]

¡¡¡¡ERES GENIAL. DE CUBA!!

[@melodyeli1177]

Thank you Oleeeg…..😍

[@sucorrolawrence3233]

Thank you so much 👍

[@soniahaydee868]

Love his dancing videos❗️🇺🇸🥰🎶💃

[@ritayablokov1266]

Love it thank you very much

[@eleuterioflorendo469]

You should dance with the music so that we will apply the dance to the steps. We learned the steps but we don't know how to apply when music is already there.

[@Glamourgranann]

Amazing teacher x the best x

[@leemendoza4685]

Thanks a lot, Oleg, for your excellent teaching the basics of the Swing. You articulated wel, and both you and your partner made it look so easy for us to follow. I enjoyed learning from you and your style of dancing. 💃🕺🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖

[@zecalimazeca]

Oh yes. You are such a great artist and teacher. Finally you are teaching not only the lady but the man too. Maby I did not notice but till now I only see you teaching the ladies. This is the first time I see you teaching what the man is supposed to do. Due to that I was not coming here to see your lessons. It would be so useful to all of us around the world if you with your great knowledge could always when teaching the lady how how to do would teach what the man should do with the lady. Thanks for sharing your art with us. Greetings from Brazil ❤️❤️

[@glenw-xm5zf]

Great to see this. I grew up when people did real dancing... and this is just great FUN, and in a half an hour of this, you get your aerobic needs met

[@tuyetphan3903]

Awesome instructors !

[@tovenrvik6336]

You had a cool haircut 2 years ago also, thanks for your teatchings‼️🎯💎 Jazzy Norwegian.