Jig Walks, The Lost Basic - Lindy Hop & Swing Dance

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The Jig Walk, in my opinion, is rarely taught today, and rarely performed in a social dance, but if you watch videos of Frankie Manning, Norma Miller, and other elders social dancing, you'll notice that it comes up a lot. In this video, we'll talk about this lost fundamental step, and some of the nuances that make it beautiful, flexible, and musically appropriate in myriad tempos and feelings. Thank you so much to Nathan Bugh for helping with with this video, and to Margaret Batiuchok for letting us use the footage from her wonderful thesis.
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00:00 - Thanks for dancing with me
00:34 - Historical Significance
02:53 - Overview of different Jig Walk Variations
06:37 - General Technique
07:33 - Traveling Jig Walk Technique
08:00 - Twisting Jig Walk Technique
09:12 - Entrance
09:46 - Bonus Entrance from Open Position
10:42 - Exit
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[@georgelionon9050]

Very nice! And as a note to Batiuchock, of the original dancers she asked what the basic step of Lindy was, *none* did that 6/8-count move forward/backward pattern that is nowadays so often believed to be "the basic".

[@LauraGlaess]

Lol - I'm not sure if it's believed to be the basic or just taught that way. I don't think it should be taught - even as a stepping stone, because it so frequently makes its way onto the social floor, but that's just my hot take ;)

[@HepCatJack]

The 6 an 8 count swingout / Lindy Turn ?

[@alanbishop6937]

I wasn't expecting a masterclass on developing lead variations and alternate basics. Love how you approached this. Almost feels like a real in-person Nathan class (just missing the "notes"). TY!!

[@LauraGlaess]

Ha! I was expecting to do it differently, but after we shot the material, this seemed like the best way to put it together.

[@HepCatJack]

In the facing Jig Walk Frankie sometimes taught doing heels in the same way that Shorty Georges Snowdon did in the Breakaway step (a partner Charleston version of a swingout). You may also find relevant material looking for 'Boogie Walk" as this name was given to a variety of different steps, some of which look like the Jig Walks but also to the Shorty George in Carolina Shag. In the walking steps you may find something interesting by looking up Apple Jacks (many different steps are being called by this name) The Duck Walk in Carolina Shag looks like a version of the Apple Jacks in Lindy Hop. There's also the camel walk with the Shorty George arms.

[@calebraysilcott9471]

Thanks for the recommendations of great stuff to look up!

[@SwingItSeattle]

Excellent! Lots of great info here. Glad you showed the variation where you move forward the kick steps. Side Note: For those familiar with the "California Routine", the step after the swingouts/circle is actually a jig walk. I know we've all given that step a variety of names of the years but Frankie 100% called that a jig walk. Maybe this was obvious to everyone else?

[@LauraGlaess]

LOVE, Mark! You've got such fantastic insight into stuff. Miss seeing you, dude.

[@SwingItSeattle]

Miss you, too@@LauraGlaess !

[@ptlegoman]

Always incredibly impressed with the amount of content that is jam-packed into these videos. I always find myself scrubbing through and watching scenes over and over to break down the technique. Thanks for always making sure great content!

[@LauraGlaess]

Yes, that's exactly what I want! Be self directed and lift whatever you can

[@omardominguez2885]

Wonderful work Laura, your research helps us all swing dancers. Thank you so much !

[@cleonapatterson6112]

Thank you!😊

[@daveboo7002]

Fun stuff, thanks Laura and Nathan!

[@pbandme24]

Amazing content! So cool to hear the history behind it as well

[@JohnDotBomb]

Love the variation in this basic! Makes swing feel so much less stiff

[@LauraGlaess]

Yes! That's what all basics should have. They are all alive and in the moment.

[@icooper5236]

I'm in England and I do jig kicks and for some reason I'm told I'm the only one doing them but to be fair I use them as a breather especially since my heart surgery 🎉

[@LauraGlaess]

A perfect use for them. I'm glad you're doing them.

[@tkhdanceclub1502]

Thank YOU!

[@Shreddies28]

I love how simple but versatile this is (also maybe some Tango influence on those double jigs?). I fully intend to work this into my beginner curriculum.

[@LauraGlaess]

Ooo - I don't know if it's tango influenced, but I love the idea. I should look up when Tango hit the Harlem scene and how timelines match.

[@markyu2678]

love the title ~~

[@Malikkucumen]

This is such an amazing content. I am thrilled :)

[@luisfer9011]

I love youu❤❤❤....me encantaría bailar así algún día 😊😊

[@andrewmass1414]

Excellent. Intermediate level trying time get better

[@tangerinesandvibes]

sensing a pattern after seeing nathan and gaby teach this at the alhc...

[@calebraysilcott9471]

He and gabby taught us at Cowtown Jambarama too!

[@LauraGlaess]

Ha! Dang, I should have had Gaby in this vid!

[@joaqueim5201]

Have you ever thought of you and Brooks each wearing a strap or ribbon around one of your ankles so viewers to see which leg is which? I love your content! I live in an area where the population is very small, but I'm able to improve my dancing and learn so much from your channel! Thank you for the work that you do!

[@LauraGlaess]

That's a super fun idea! We might. Brooks has been really busy lately, so I've taken some pressure off of him and done some videos with other leads. I'll run this by Nathan and see what he thinks ;)

[@Pandozine]

Gran video!!

[@PieEatinSuicideGrunt]

Can you go into more details about fall off jig walks please?

[@morlajko]

We seem to do a few variations of this in Australia! 😊

[@LauraGlaess]

Good! Keep going!

[@josephhoh]

Where is the Patreon link?

[@calebraysilcott9471]

Will there be a video on the jockey too?

[@HepCatJack]

For stuff to do in the Jockey position when you have music that is more like Dixie Land jazz, you might want to have a look at St Louis Shag which has a lot material from the side by side position.

Will there be more Nathan-Laura content?!!

[@LauraGlaess]

I hope so

[@hbd9121]

🎉❤

[@turandot6915]

is it only me or sometime that leading was kind of harsh?