As someone who doesn't dance, or even really has the desire to learn, I can still appreciate the rhythm and coordination of it all. Listening to your examples and explanations is very interesting. You do a remarkable job.
Lol - I watch a lot of Adam Neely, and his knowledge of music theory is so much greater than mine - I'm totally lost - but somehow I really enjoy watching them :P
This video has given me a huge "ah- hah!" moment. Thank you so much for this and all your other videos. You have elevated my understanding of being a lead to the point that I realize how little I actually knew! To be a really good lead is such a huge responsibility, especially when dancing with a less experienced follow. Thank you for giving me a better perspective and inspiring me to enjoy the journey to becoming a better lead even more.
You're as always great at dancing and explaining! However, I propose the idea that if there is a huge anxiety, then we should learn dance in a different way. The main thing in dancing is that we understand our body movement and can recognize the movement of the other. We can do this very well without the need to react in a specific way to what we see/feel in the partner, which removes all of the mentioned anxiety. As we all know, we do not have to do the same thing as the partner does, we just need to understand what he/she does and be aware enough and able to accompany it so that we don't disturb the partner's movement with ours. The more details we recognize, the better we can predict what the other is up to next and only then, with this prediction ability, we can do a lead&follow game very easily, as we also can tell better, what the actual lead information is and what isn't. The important principle stays forever, that a follower always decides by themselves how they will respond to the lead.
Omg very very helpful. Just what I struggle with in lindy hop dance encapsulated! Fear sets in when you don’t commit to a step, so important to hear that it’s encouraged to make mistakes and then correct them. I know I hate making mistakes!! I think though that I’m not alone!😬 thank you for all these great pointers😁
I’m new to lindy hop as leader. Thank you Laura for this video. Sometimes, I’m eager to understand what would follower think when leader take the first step. It’s so helpful to understand the difference between 6ct and 8ct. There’s a slight difference between 5 and 6. 🙌🏼✏️🙂
Glad it was helpful! Yes, so many little differences, but I think so many of them are really intuitive when you put the time in. After all, people without teachers all over the world have figured out how to lead and follow the difference between a step step and a triple step. People and dancing are amazing.
Laura, The music we dance mostly is 4/8, So I have to always enter in 1 in a 8 ct? I cant enter in the second 1-4 ct of one phrase? So If I miss the first 1 and have to wait for 8 beats to go for the next 1? The break is always after 3 - 8 cts phrases? Finally, how can I train to listen the music cts, number of each beat? Love you
Hi! Yes, the time signature of the music that we dance to is 4/4, which means that the six count rhythm overlaps in a particular way. The good news is that you don't have to know what number corresponds with what beat of the music. Other than your partner's comfort, the only rule (which can still be broken with intention and style), is rock step on the odd beats. That means a rock step can be on 1, 3, 5, 7. It can blur over the chorus. The world is open. It's a lawless dance. If you miss the first 1, just go on the next odd beat you hear. It's all good
Something that is often forgotten in dance instruction videos is that dances are danced to music. Whoever started the lindy hop danced to music of the time like this: ua-cam.com/video/pob7zgAWeMI/v-deo.html. With that kind of music, you can't help but dance a lindy hop pattern of 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3. You wouldn't expect them to dance that way to something like Wipe Out (ua-cam.com/video/AAmie-tJdiI/v-deo.html). If all you've heard your life is rock and roll, you'll naturally want to dance east coast or something like it. It would be a lot easier to learn lindy if instructors actually played lindy music in class.
Oh man, I know it. I feel so weird saying it sometimes, but when this mess is finally over, dance is what we gotta do! I wasn't sure if I should do partner dance content, but I figured the ideas would probably still be helpful...
@@LauraGlaess it is helpful indeed! In some way it keeps me connected to something I know I love doing but have not had the chance to physically experience in quite a while (8 months already!!). And we can still flop around and try new stuff on our own while in lockdown 😉 Thanks for your hard work Laura❤
Honestly, I've always been really self-conscious about how big my feet are (I think I've gotten over that this year - fresh news!), and keds have a slim profile and don't fall off my feet (because I also used to kick off shoes during competitions and stuff). They are also really easy to resole.
As someone who doesn't dance, or even really has the desire to learn, I can still appreciate the rhythm and coordination of it all. Listening to your examples and explanations is very interesting. You do a remarkable job.
Lol - I watch a lot of Adam Neely, and his knowledge of music theory is so much greater than mine - I'm totally lost - but somehow I really enjoy watching them :P
This video has given me a huge "ah- hah!" moment. Thank you so much for this and all your other videos. You have elevated my understanding of being a lead to the point that I realize how little I actually knew!
To be a really good lead is such a huge responsibility, especially when dancing with a less experienced follow. Thank you for giving me a better perspective and inspiring me to enjoy the journey to becoming a better lead even more.
Yay!! I'm so happy that it's helpful to you as a lead a well. I think it's always good to know what your partner needs.
Can't wait to dance with you in the after times
You're as always great at dancing and explaining! However, I propose the idea that if there is a huge anxiety, then we should learn dance in a different way. The main thing in dancing is that we understand our body movement and can recognize the movement of the other. We can do this very well without the need to react in a specific way to what we see/feel in the partner, which removes all of the mentioned anxiety. As we all know, we do not have to do the same thing as the partner does, we just need to understand what he/she does and be aware enough and able to accompany it so that we don't disturb the partner's movement with ours. The more details we recognize, the better we can predict what the other is up to next and only then, with this prediction ability, we can do a lead&follow game very easily, as we also can tell better, what the actual lead information is and what isn't. The important principle stays forever, that a follower always decides by themselves how they will respond to the lead.
So looking forward to every of your videos and happiness when the bell shows a new video.
The way you explain and encourage is amazing.
That makes me feel amazing. Thank you!
Being able to hear your footsteps helps me get the swing rhythm, too. Thanks!
Omg very very helpful. Just what I struggle with in lindy hop dance encapsulated! Fear sets in when you don’t commit to a step, so important to hear that it’s encouraged to make mistakes and then correct them. I know I hate making mistakes!! I think though that I’m not alone!😬 thank you for all these great pointers😁
Mistakes are part of it. Unavoidable and eternal. Dealing with them is part of the skill set ;)
As a total beginner this video is the most helpful one I've watched, thank you so much!
Oh, that makes me feel amazing! Thank you so much!!
I’m new to lindy hop as leader.
Thank you Laura for this video.
Sometimes, I’m eager to understand what would follower think when leader take the first step.
It’s so helpful to understand the difference between 6ct and 8ct. There’s a slight difference between 5 and 6. 🙌🏼✏️🙂
Glad it was helpful! Yes, so many little differences, but I think so many of them are really intuitive when you put the time in. After all, people without teachers all over the world have figured out how to lead and follow the difference between a step step and a triple step. People and dancing are amazing.
Thank you for the explanations.
Nice and clear explanation Laura!
Merci Laura super très instructif les explications !! j'adore la déco de ton salon !!
I watched this video 3 times, 1st time Fascinated, 2nd time Wow, and 3rd time Ah-Hah. I now have subscibed to your chanel. Thank you.
I'm so happy this was helpful! Thank you!!
Wow I love this vedio,so helpful,so clear!Thank you sooooo much! Laura
I just discovered your channel - great tips, thank you! Also love the cat tree . . . .
It's everyone's favorite part ;)
能遇上这样的视频对于初学的我帮助很大！谢谢~
I'm so happy it's helpful! Thank you!
Laura,
The music we dance mostly is 4/8, So I have to always enter in 1 in a 8 ct? I cant enter in the second 1-4 ct of one phrase?
So If I miss the first 1 and have to wait for 8 beats to go for the next 1?
The break is always after 3 - 8 cts phrases?
Finally, how can I train to listen the music cts, number of each beat?
Love you
Hi! Yes, the time signature of the music that we dance to is 4/4, which means that the six count rhythm overlaps in a particular way.
The good news is that you don't have to know what number corresponds with what beat of the music. Other than your partner's comfort, the only rule (which can still be broken with intention and style), is rock step on the odd beats. That means a rock step can be on 1, 3, 5, 7. It can blur over the chorus. The world is open. It's a lawless dance. If you miss the first 1, just go on the next odd beat you hear. It's all good
Every video ia really helpful thanks a lot
BRILLIANT!
Something that is often forgotten in dance instruction videos is that dances are danced to music. Whoever started the lindy hop danced to music of the time like this: ua-cam.com/video/pob7zgAWeMI/v-deo.html. With that kind of music, you can't help but dance a lindy hop pattern of 1-2, 1-2-3, 1-2, 1-2-3. You wouldn't expect them to dance that way to something like Wipe Out (ua-cam.com/video/AAmie-tJdiI/v-deo.html). If all you've heard your life is rock and roll, you'll naturally want to dance east coast or something like it. It would be a lot easier to learn lindy if instructors actually played lindy music in class.
"Go out and dance" - cries in pandemic
Oh I felt this
Oh man, I know it. I feel so weird saying it sometimes, but when this mess is finally over, dance is what we gotta do! I wasn't sure if I should do partner dance content, but I figured the ideas would probably still be helpful...
@@LauraGlaess it's definitely helped me re-ignite a passion for dancing! I just miss meeting people out there on the dance floor
@@LauraGlaess it is helpful indeed! In some way it keeps me connected to something I know I love doing but have not had the chance to physically experience in quite a while (8 months already!!). And we can still flop around and try new stuff on our own while in lockdown 😉 Thanks for your hard work Laura❤
Adrian Rillon oh my gosh, I hear you. This social dance needs the social back. Soon, I hope.
what a sport...nice lady...great dancer
Ha! I try for all three :P
What do you like about dancing in keds?
Honestly, I've always been really self-conscious about how big my feet are (I think I've gotten over that this year - fresh news!), and keds have a slim profile and don't fall off my feet (because I also used to kick off shoes during competitions and stuff). They are also really easy to resole.
Muito bom !
🤞👍
Firrrst!