Lindy Hop Swivel Exercise with Evita Arce

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The Swivel is the iconic movement that the Follow makes while in open position during the dance. Most often the swivel is taught on counts 1 and 2 of the Swingout.
In this short lesson I will take you through an exercise to help you clean up your swivels, strengthen your balance and coordination and understand the rotation that is needed through the shoulders all the way down to the feet.
This is an example of the types of lessons Michael and I have in our online Swing School. You can study with me online like this at our online school here: michaelandevita.com/membership

[@eponymousIme]

OMG, you just solved a conundrum for me. I dance a lot of swing, ballroom, and Argentine Tango. Your comment about the wide/legs-apart swivel made my jaw drop. That's what I've seen on all the local Lindy dance floors (and many videos) and so I thought that's how it was supposed to be done, but I always felt awkward and uncoordinated doing it, so I avoided it. But your exercise for practicing swivels is very similar to the one use for practicing ochos in Argentine Tango, so I immediately related. Easy peasy! I'm going to totally change the way I approach swivels. Can't wait to try it with partner once we're past COVID-19 and can go out dancing again.
BTW -- the split screen is *very* effective for teaching. And thank you for having good sound!!

[@treeoftrees7523]

Split screen is great

[@Elekktra7]

Trying to learn swing outs. Your tips for the swivels are great. Thank you!

[@cappuccino_05]

Dancing shoes are pretty💕 Thank you for sharing tip!!!

[@ElectronGordo]

One of the best explanations that I have ever seen. :) Great job! thanks

[@emilytopham5069]

Thank you for the lovely and instructive video Evita!

[@carolinaserdeluz8290]

Excellente démonstration. Merci ❤

[@AthenaGoulet]

Thank you, just the kind of instruction I was looking for. Very pretty video quality, too.

[@evitaarce4472]

Athena Goulet thanks for your comment.

[@freielias5479]

this was very very helpful thank you so much.

[@charlotteround6150]

OH MY GOD YOUR SHOES!

[@SyncopatedCity]

Thanks Charlotte. They are from La Duca, custom ordered in these colors.

[@livreopiniaolivreopiniao386]

Thank you for share! Really nice your exercise!. I loved!

[@lindas3333]

Extremely detailed & excellent instruction!!! Thank you for sharing this!😊

[@robylucino9067]

Yes linda, I agree, but this type of swivel are typical of Latin American dances...sorry Evita, review your technique.

[@SyncopatedCity]

Thanks Roby. I'm glad they have Latin style to them. I try to hold on to my roots and enjoy the twist as much as I can. @@robylucino9067

[@mireilledufour3797]

you are so elegant... thank you for sharing this tip!

[@GameJames2011]

Omg thank you so much ❤

[@virginiamendez3507]

very helpful , thank you!

[@nolimendoza4588]

thank you so much. watched you in Alive and Kicking... and this video instruction is superb. keep up the great work, please! you go, girl!!!

[@SyncopatedCity]

Thank You Noli!

[@treeoftrees7523]

I came here from Alive and kicking

[@jak888111]

What a nice explanation ; and what a nice girl !

[@SyncopatedCity]

Thank you!

[@nadinemorcos7028]

Random comment, but I like your American accent :) Good enunciation!

[@Inspiringagenerationofwinners]

AWESOME THANKS

[@swivelken248chan6]

Wow. Nice dance tutorial. I am not a dancer though but we metal drummers also use swivel technique like that too for fast feet on the pedal. Heel toe technique for drummers also is based on a dance move called tap dancing.

[@2307constanza]

Omg Evita!!! I love you so much. Greetings from Argentina !!!

[@pseudoangela]

Fantastic video :) Thanks so much for sharing. Also, amazing shoes!!!

[@SyncopatedCity]

Thanks Angela, glad you took notice of the shoes.

[@briannamcdaniel758]

She always has the best shoes 😍♥️

[@conradinum8336]

Fantastyczne!

[@agnesflorence9893]

Well explained...... thanks

[@SyncopatedCity]

It’s our pleasure. Thanks for letting us know that it’s helpful! - Evita

[@lancyliu2602]

wow great instruction

[@treeoftrees7523]

If I may suggest you kindly show us the target movement complete then you start segmenting it.

[@henrywhite8202]

can you do without high heel? No one wear high heels in social dance now, most are sneakers

[@bpdance2174]

Great dancing shoes. Where can my wife find these?

[@SyncopatedCity]

These shoes are from La Duca. I had them custom made to match a costume that Michael and I performed in. The website is www.laducashoes.com

[@bpdance2174]

@@SyncopatedCity thank you, and your instruction videos are 5 stars!

[@juancarlosbonillazea7570]

Ok

[@tonicrvnts]

So, you are basically doing tango's ochos 🤔

[@berndbaumgarten7525]

... except for the fact that she steps with the opposite foot, e.g. with the right foot to the right side.
In the ocho, the follower steps with the left foot to the right side.