"The Swing Dancer Series" Learning how to swing dance in less than 30 minutes

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  • Learn how to swing dance with Tom Roeder World Record holder!
    Tom has been dancing, teaching and inspiring others his entire life.
    In less than 30 minutes learn how to swing dance.
    For more information visit our website TheSwingDancer.com

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  • @slcurts
    @slcurts 4 роки тому +31

    From what I've seen at dances, the #1 thing people need to learn is that your dancing is supposed to have something to do with the music. A lot of people know some good moves but have no idea where the music beat is or even what the tempo is.

    • @Janet-re7fv
      @Janet-re7fv 2 роки тому +1

      Agree of what your say. But

    • @jesusbarriopedrolopez8128
      @jesusbarriopedrolopez8128 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Janet-re7fvPues tiene mucha razo Stan
      Porque el paso basico es muy importate en todos los bailes de salon
      Si no no hay cordinación
      En que momento del tempo se hacen los giros y figuras

  • @chriscockrell9495
    @chriscockrell9495 4 роки тому +24

    1:41 Starting position
    Happy day's side step (open and closed)
    Side Bumps
    Spin Bumps
    6:35 Ladies turns
    Gentleman's turns
    Wraps
    Dishrag out
    12:10 Combo
    13:25 Handshake turn
    Windmill
    Open style spin
    Slide

  • @hollywebster6844
    @hollywebster6844 Рік тому +7

    This is the best swing dance how-to video I've watched! Very clear teaching.

  • @gottadomor7438
    @gottadomor7438 Рік тому +4

    1. Starting position. 1:40:
    2. Side Step, Open & Closed 2:10: Open is a, "bridge" - transition between - other moves.
    3. Side Bumps 3:20:
    4. Side Spins 4:15:
    5. Combos - of first 4 5:01:
    6. Ladies' Turns (2) 6:40:
    7. Gentlemen's Turns (2) 8:04: 2nd preferred. "Step through turn" 8:46:
    8. Wraps 9:26:
    9 Dishrag Out (Wrap Spins) 11:04:
    10. Combos - of second 4 12:09:
    11. Handshake Turn (Men's #3) 13:30:
    .
    .
    Combos of all. Talking w/ partner. Pick & choose 20:00:

  • @simonecasale8535
    @simonecasale8535 2 роки тому +1

    It would be terrific if Tom starts the description of HIS part. 💙
    Then, Jeri can say (& and show), "Well, ladies, that was from the gentleman's point of view. This is what WE will do..." ❤

  • @Anna13965
    @Anna13965 Рік тому +1

    Terrific teacher. Wish I had this years ago..

  • @SelfMadeMillennial
    @SelfMadeMillennial 6 років тому +21

    This was so helpful! My partner and I watched this video over and over and now we are tearing it up on the dance floor!

    • @Pixopolis
      @Pixopolis 6 років тому +1

      Self Made Millennial i

  • @inquirer1016
    @inquirer1016 3 роки тому +2

    Tom's a great instructor. This is easy to follow. Great video.

  • @seandavids2577
    @seandavids2577 5 років тому +5

    One of the best instructional videos ever ... thanks a million

  • @bryanbertram8346
    @bryanbertram8346 5 років тому +10

    This video really helped me when I was still a wall flower and now I move every night!! Thank you!!

  • @Lorenzo-ew6so
    @Lorenzo-ew6so Рік тому

    Love the way you teach Tom excellent.

  • @jamesmorden133
    @jamesmorden133 5 років тому +5

    I like the teaching, very easy to follow, it has your basic steps you can work with and repeat as you go along.

  • @justmecarter1717
    @justmecarter1717 Рік тому

    I did a lot of these moves during my "disco days". I had a friend who was a DJ at the clubs I frequented, and he would select guys (mostly from the military bases nearby, who were used to doing drills) who would be willing to learn the dance moves and would be honorable enough afterwards. I had a great time teaching them and dancing with them....thank you Miguel, especially. I got a few standing ovations and a photographer followed me around one night (totally freaked me out and made me feel like a Princess at the same time, lol) I never knew they were "swing dances". They were disco to me, lol. But...oh they were FUN!!!

  • @jamesgraham6796
    @jamesgraham6796 5 років тому +8

    My wife and I just recently started taking Swing Dance lessons and your instruction has been VERY helpful.

  • @stonebridgeoxfordhoa2829
    @stonebridgeoxfordhoa2829 5 років тому +9

    I like seeing each move explained and demonstrated clearly. Thank you - this will be very helpful to many.

  • @dam6136
    @dam6136 5 років тому +2

    He is a fabulous teacher. I learned all the moves from this video and added a few more! Great !

  • @nickk5263
    @nickk5263 5 років тому +10

    My left ear loved this

  • @gillianmason4198
    @gillianmason4198 5 років тому +4

    Your smooth calling of the steps made it so easy to understand thank you.

  • @jb82196
    @jb82196 3 роки тому +3

    Trying to impress a girl, so this is a plus thanks ☝️

  • @drphilosopherdrummer
    @drphilosopherdrummer 6 років тому +10

    Thank you, this has been a very instructive dancing video for my wife and I. We watched it a couple of years ago to learn some swing dancing moves, and keep coming back to it. It's interesting that the instruction was done apart from being in time with the music, but we've found this to be an advantage. The steps and turns can be incorporated into other styles of dancing beyond swing.

    • @TheSwingDancer
      @TheSwingDancer  6 років тому +2

      You fully understand our method of instruction, way to go. You are using to expand your dancing experience, we actually designed the steps to be as easy as possible so that almost anyone could get started dancing. Appreciate your wonderful comment! Tom and Jeri

  • @gbmwaz
    @gbmwaz 6 років тому +11

    Best thing I've found yet - forgot my old 4 count swing - this is a quick easy refresher - i can always throw in the backstep later

  • @samwilson744
    @samwilson744 Рік тому +2

    Magic guys, thanks a lot

  • @maryhaney4614
    @maryhaney4614 5 років тому +2

    great teacher! thank Tom Rocker

  • @billkinsman6883
    @billkinsman6883 2 роки тому

    Thoughly enjoyed your style and moves. We will do all of them. Deeply appreciated. Best video of them all

  • @chaosgremlinjam
    @chaosgremlinjam 5 років тому +4

    This was practically perfect! Thank you, I learned a lot.

  • @chessylatendresse941
    @chessylatendresse941 2 роки тому +1

    Best for Seniors
    Thx

  • @kenthompson1916
    @kenthompson1916 5 років тому +8

    I have watched a lot of jive clips and this is great. Beautifully paced for a novice or improving male. It shows the leads really nicely. I look forward to trying this out on some unsuspecting friend. A great thing is that there is no syncopation so I hope it can be danced to a lot of 4 time music. Most pop!

  • @tadghostal8769
    @tadghostal8769 6 років тому +30

    Good sir- kind sage, this might just save my butt before the big 'hangar dance' on Saturday. One thing is clear- I need to find myself a bowler hat.

    • @NVanHiker
      @NVanHiker 5 років тому +2

      It's a fedora.

    • @dannyc.jewell8788
      @dannyc.jewell8788 5 років тому

      I associate bowler hats as tuff guys , Bat Masterson,20's 30'sBritish servants,etc ,have a little style ,don't get uptight,view this twice lol , dance with your partner just be kool dude

  • @nursepatty
    @nursepatty 5 років тому +1

    So clear and taught perfectly. Cool guy for sure.

  • @roselynwalker2884
    @roselynwalker2884 4 роки тому +2

    great job thanks so much...still learning some steps

  • @martricemalveaux6923
    @martricemalveaux6923 Рік тому

    Great job 👌 in teaching the different positions 😌

  • @alissagonzales735
    @alissagonzales735 Рік тому +1

    Imagine I learn all this in elementary school. Where they taught us to dance. So we wouldn't be shy about dancing at the school dances.

  • @briancorcoran8266
    @briancorcoran8266 5 років тому +2

    That scene in Swingers with Jon Favreau brought me here. Good video

  • @joycefinn5403
    @joycefinn5403 6 років тому +22

    Very instructive. Get that poor woman some decent dancing shoes!

  • @anaildojosesouza4357
    @anaildojosesouza4357 2 роки тому +1

    Uma aula muito bem demonstrada.
    Parabéns professores.👏👏👏👏

  • @Capt-Cran
    @Capt-Cran 5 років тому +2

    Excellent video - thank you very much

  • @zerdaquil1304
    @zerdaquil1304 4 роки тому +1

    Now all I need is someone crazy enough to dance with me haha

  • @sterry2141
    @sterry2141 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. I like it that you don't emphasise the footwork. I would like to learn the lead as I don't have a partner: your DVD gives me hope that I can do the lead. I have a sense of rhythm so hopefully my feet will do what is required.

  • @Vance69ify
    @Vance69ify 5 років тому +1

    absolutely fantastic!

  • @dandickens1080
    @dandickens1080 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Very helpful :)

  • @cricketcoach21
    @cricketcoach21 6 років тому +42

    a demonstration with music at the end would have been ideal.

    • @moo639
      @moo639 5 років тому +2

      I agree. They need some music for dancing.

    • @Conservatarian
      @Conservatarian Рік тому

      It would be best if the video both began and ended with the dance demonstration of the moves to be taught. It is important to begin the video with a demonstration top help us learn what we are trying to achieve.

  • @gtptvanbuuren3795
    @gtptvanbuuren3795 3 роки тому

    Great lessons. Thanks for the video.

  • @viktormosebach3808
    @viktormosebach3808 2 роки тому

    What a lady!, warum sind nur die wenige frauen so wunderbar, und der rest nur erträglich?

  • @sanlavi
    @sanlavi 3 роки тому

    It's just been amazing for me to see these moves and know the tag names given to them after I've been dancing for over 30 yrs the very same moves not know the names. Strange right?? 😅👍 but its gr8 to learn though..

  • @song-rz6hi
    @song-rz6hi 10 місяців тому

    Very smooth combo 24:34

  • @teresayoung8898
    @teresayoung8898 Рік тому +1

    I love you guys

  • @phyllisscaringe2986
    @phyllisscaringe2986 7 років тому +5

    very easy to follow!

  • @Mhow-ib6kq
    @Mhow-ib6kq 3 роки тому

    Excellent teachers

  • @robertshinazy3055
    @robertshinazy3055 7 років тому +12

    This really helped me.

    • @TheSwingDancer
      @TheSwingDancer  7 років тому +2

      Awesome! It's all about getting people started to enjoy the magic of dancing! www.theswingdancer.com

    • @neillamb3296
      @neillamb3296 6 років тому +1

      The Swing cut v. Fcrddddddfddsxenbbbnndzv-=///f

    • @paulyamamoto6298
      @paulyamamoto6298 6 років тому +1

      The Swing Dancer 1f

  • @sanlavi
    @sanlavi 3 роки тому +1

    Basically these same moves I've been doing while dancing the Jive dance..🤣

  • @farleyfernandez7165
    @farleyfernandez7165 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the instructions...can add more to our moves.

    • @thomasroeder1364
      @thomasroeder1364 5 років тому

      So glad you liked it! It was a pleasure meeting you in Rome

  • @nancybaltinsky4469
    @nancybaltinsky4469 6 місяців тому

    I'm going to give time to. Prayer 😊

  • @lindafielder8344
    @lindafielder8344 4 роки тому

    Very well done.

  • @batgirlp5561
    @batgirlp5561 4 роки тому +1

    My left ear thanks you.

  • @georgeskomorowski
    @georgeskomorowski 5 років тому +3

    This was really cool!! You guys (and girls) really made it easy to folow.. THANKS..11

  • @CleonaPattersoneFluentEnglish
    @CleonaPattersoneFluentEnglish 5 років тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @samwilson744
    @samwilson744 3 роки тому

    Magic

  • @adamcaldwell7012
    @adamcaldwell7012 3 роки тому +2

    Who else is here because it's an hour before your dance and you desperately need to learn some moves?

  • @itchegerton8004
    @itchegerton8004 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @jstevens6424
    @jstevens6424 7 років тому +2

    Very good!

  • @sanlavi
    @sanlavi 3 роки тому

    I'd like to however second Stans comment. The video did not show the moves with the music being incorporated. Steps are fine but the moves in rhythm n tempo is most important n soothing to the eyes..🤣🤣

  • @nadeen1111
    @nadeen1111 5 років тому +1

    note to self
    4:11, 7:15

  • @gigisdiamonds
    @gigisdiamonds 4 роки тому

    The Savannah Band is good for this too.

  • @waxeye6488
    @waxeye6488 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for instruction : ) If you could show these moves in practice with music as you go, this would be a better video.

  • @_coma
    @_coma 4 роки тому +1

    who else is watching this because the eighth grade swing dance unit is coming up and you don't want to make an ass out of yourself?

  • @MIGUEL-yz1bt
    @MIGUEL-yz1bt 5 років тому

    i like it is . super.

  • @Mario_Terzi
    @Mario_Terzi 4 роки тому +1

    Today is min. video with 720p standard ;-)

  • @bearshs
    @bearshs 5 років тому +11

    I loved your lessons, but to me you left out the “quick quick” step at each cycle of steps. Most swing music tempo requires it. To me you left out those steps. An 80 year old man who did swing dancing almost every day of his teen years.

    • @janiehuzieran6966
      @janiehuzieran6966 4 роки тому

      I agree with you I dance for many years swing and Jive

  • @gottadomor7438
    @gottadomor7438 Рік тому

    Compliment too to the woman dancer here, with her partner all the way. dancers need to be, "in tune" (pardon the pun) the next move coming. Sure coordination so impressive as here takes time & practice, but, seems like fun all in itself.

  • @ByronWillisDC
    @ByronWillisDC 5 років тому +1

    Tom, where did you learn to dance this form of swing? Are the names of the moves coined by you?

  • @c.nova8818
    @c.nova8818 2 роки тому

    Lol Tom and Jeri (Tom & Jerry)

  • @dancer7425
    @dancer7425 4 роки тому

    turn on the sound.

  • @user-bd8qm3ok4z
    @user-bd8qm3ok4z 11 місяців тому

    Good morning are you ready to dance?

  • @jesscast5122
    @jesscast5122 5 років тому +1

    How about JITTERBUG????

    • @user-fy3tn9tv3g
      @user-fy3tn9tv3g 5 років тому

      back in old days, and still today, we people here call this 【 Jitterbug 】.

  • @toddneil2406
    @toddneil2406 4 роки тому

    Would like to learn the movement of the feet and legs in the jive to go along with the moves.

    • @janiehuzieran6966
      @janiehuzieran6966 4 роки тому

      This not close to Jive or east coast swing on east coast swing you swing to the sides and the back step. A lot of his moves are from disco and latin. I dance both Jive and swing

  • @iap-ug3oy
    @iap-ug3oy 4 роки тому +1

    I was doing the jive when I was 12 years old....because the girls could not always get partners I ended up in the mans position...so I danced all night......trouble was when I started to dance with a male partner I had a problem because I was going the wrong way .....but very ,very happy days.......I was still jiving when I was. 55 , wish I still was.

  • @danielscuiry2847
    @danielscuiry2847 2 роки тому

    I won’t say that people somewhere don’t dance this way. If you ever go to a swing dance convention or even a studio ballroom they will not recognize what you’re doing as swing. It’s annoying to be jerked around in four counts when everyone else is doing six or eight count patterns. Of course what happens in hotel bars and clubs well anything goes. They do something like this in Country Western bars. You might feel quite at home there if you like country music.

  • @MrMigueldelaO
    @MrMigueldelaO Рік тому

    great dancing - very helpful - but the bleating trumpet music was annoying.

  • @normanwong6065
    @normanwong6065 6 років тому +3

    I'm new to this but is there no rock step in this type of swing? And is this still a basic 6 count ?

    • @TheSwingDancer
      @TheSwingDancer  6 років тому +4

      This video was made for the nearly 80% of people who aren't dancing. The moves are designed to be as easy as possible for people to get started and enjoy the magic of dancing. From there take dance lessons as mentioned in the video, or find other dance videos to enhance your dancing skills. Thanks for viewing!

    • @19ford53
      @19ford53 6 років тому +1

      Norman Wong. The swing that I learned was the East Coast Swing ...triple step, triple step, rock step with several different turns.

    • @largelester
      @largelester 5 років тому +1

      @@19ford53 I have the feeling he teaches in the Midwest, not on the East Coast.

  • @donboehner6005
    @donboehner6005 4 роки тому

    Audio?

  • @lorib5398
    @lorib5398 4 роки тому

    Add some music our call out the tempo please.

  • @haroldsmith130
    @haroldsmith130 4 роки тому

    Who is Happy Day?

    • @fanceymiller4644
      @fanceymiller4644 4 роки тому

      Harold Smith Happy Days is a tv show made in the 70s about the 50s.

    • @haroldsmith130
      @haroldsmith130 4 роки тому

      I dont watch TV. What is the relevance of this TV show to this dance? Was the TV show about swing dancing?

    • @fanceymiller4644
      @fanceymiller4644 4 роки тому

      Harold Smith The Happy Days move is the same dance move the kids on the show do in the opening credits. It is simply a pop culture reference that can tie the move to a visual memory for those that did see it.

    • @haroldsmith130
      @haroldsmith130 4 роки тому

      Brilliant idea. I hope it catches on.

  • @tinatran6042
    @tinatran6042 5 років тому

    😍

  • @thomasroeder1364
    @thomasroeder1364 7 років тому

    Check out more videos at www.theswingdancer.com

  • @johndaugherty7779
    @johndaugherty7779 5 років тому +2

    Do I need to buy a pimp hat?

    • @screeningmimi
      @screeningmimi 5 років тому

      The hat is optional, but the two tone shoes are a must.

    • @jtm726
      @jtm726 5 років тому

      It's called a fondora hat.

  • @kiemtran9903
    @kiemtran9903 4 роки тому

    Zéro

  • @tinawong7825
    @tinawong7825 4 роки тому

    needs music

  • @kirstenkrogh22
    @kirstenkrogh22 4 роки тому

    M

  • @davidellis7920
    @davidellis7920 9 місяців тому

    You forgot the rock step. This is single step swing but no rock step.

  • @sailormoon6309
    @sailormoon6309 3 роки тому

    Para sa P. E hahahahahahahhaha

  • @helenwood3199
    @helenwood3199 2 роки тому

    Most people dance to music.

  • @litahliz
    @litahliz 6 років тому +4

    I initially thought this was from 20 years ago when I started swing dancing. please go look up lindy hop or east coast swing instead of this if you want to learn swing dancing with any sense of rhythm. However, dancing is about having fun, so if that's your goal, this is okay.....

    • @mrdavester
      @mrdavester 5 років тому

      This vid has to be quite old. Look at the computer in the back. Anyway, I watched this vid maybe 10 years ago when I started dancing

  • @deckerjackson1310
    @deckerjackson1310 6 років тому +6

    R u kidding me. Tom and Jerry

  • @DebbieMarieClassics
    @DebbieMarieClassics 3 роки тому

    I just wanna say, that poor girls shoulders! Yikes, if someone did that to me on the lindy hop dance floor..........

  • @davidmendivil570
    @davidmendivil570 3 роки тому

    Cuando el porky daba clases de swing y ahora es presidente lol, así lo queri

  • @allenbrininstool7558
    @allenbrininstool7558 5 років тому +3

    Great moves, but not the proper steps for swing. Triple-step, triple-step, rock step. Start with the steps not the moves

    • @largelester
      @largelester 4 роки тому

      several different styles of swing dude

  • @pierreguezala8074
    @pierreguezala8074 4 місяці тому

    N'importe quoi ... swing dancer ... lol