Jazz Swing Residency - dance skills - the Lindy Hop · Dance Skills THE LINDY HOP ... that closely...

Joseph and Trisha of www.jiveswing.com

DanceSkills

THE LINDY HOP

Prepared for Longdean School.June 2007 V1


MEETING THE ACADEMIC AGENDAMEETING THE ACADEMIC AGENDA

CROSS CURRICULARHISTORYMUSICPSHE/SPORTS STUDIESPHYSICAL EDUCATIONPERFORMING ARTS

LENGTH OF UNIT6 HRS APPROX

YEAR GROUP8


What do we want to achieve?What do we want to achieve?To have an understanding and explore the History and culture of the Lindy Hop.

To compose a short routine involving learning the basic steps of the dance to perform clearly and fluently.

To develop different ways of using the body to show expression, rhythm and the energy of the dance

To perform the dance clearly and fluently using contrasting dynamic qualities

To feel at ease in working with a partner

To observe and evaluate themselves and others dancing


Learning Outcomes?Learning Outcomes?To perform with an awareness of both partner and group dances

To perform with clear dynamics and precise footwork

To demonstrate an understanding of descriptive words when talking about dance.


ExpectationsExpectations……

Expectations/E’s

By the end of the day MOST children will be able to:-

•Perform with expression and improvisefreely using a range of continual movements and patterns

•Work collaboratively in pairs and small groups tocommunicate a dance idea

•Practice, remember and perform routine learnt.

•Warm-up and cool-down independently ☺


Vocabulary:Vocabulary:

In this unit pupils will have the opportunity to use a range of words and phases such as:

•Dance Styles:

Lindy Hop, Swing dance, Jive, Charleston, African American, Jazz, improvisation, Jitterbug, Aerials, leading and following.

•Composition/features:

Pattern, musical phrases, dance structure


Health and Safety:Health and Safety:

•Do pupils have appropriate footwear on e.g. trainers/ dance shoes

•Is the space appropriate for energetic dance e.g. wooden floor vrs stone/concrete floor

•Are pupils wearing appropriate and comfortable clothing

•Have pupils been appropriately warmed up and cooled down


WHAT IS LINDY HOPWHAT IS LINDY HOPLindy Hop is an African American dance that evolved in New York City in the late1920s and early 1930s. It was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development, but was predominantly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and Charleston. Lindy hop co-evolved with jazz music and is a member of the swing dance family. It is frequently described as a jazz or street dance. Just as Jazz combines European and African musical origins, Lindy Hop draws on African and European dance traditions

Lindy Hop was so named after Charles Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927, when the newspaper headline read: "LINDY HOPS THE ATLANTIC". Lindy Hop, also known as Jitterbug. It is a joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music -- from the late 20's hot Jazz to the early 40's Big Bands.

In its development lindy hop combined elements of both solo and partner dancing by using the movements and improvisation of African dances along with the formal 8-count structure of European partner dances. This is most clearlyillustrated in lindy's basic step, the swingout. In this step's open position each dancer improvises alone, and in its closed position men and women dance together — a practice usually forbidden in African dances.Revived in the 1980s by European and American dance historians, lindy hop is now popular today throughout the developed world.


Pictures of the Lindy Hop taken by LIFE magazine (USA) back in the 1930s. The Lindy Hop performed by Leon James and Willa Mae Ricker. A picture of the

Savoy ballroom where the Lindy Hop was the most popular dance.


First picture is of Joseph and Trisha in 2002 with Frankie Manning one of 2 surviving Lindy Hoppers of the 1930s. Second picture of the Lindy Hop taken by LIFE magazine back in the 1930s. This shows couples improvising and being as

flamboyant as they can, doing what is known as “Aerials” and Tricks


LINDY HOP STEPSLINDY HOP STEPSLindy Hop is a partnered dance where you have Leads (usually men) and Followers (usually female). The follower in closed position stands on the right hand side of the lead.Notes: Leads start on the left foot, followers right. Leads have their right hand behind the followers back, followers have their left hand on the leads right shoulder. All steps are 8 count! 1,2,3&4,5,6,7&8.

SIDE BY SIDE LINDY CHARLESTON Rock step, pump down with outside leg, pump forward and pump back down with inside leg.

CHARLESTON TRAVEL FORWARD and BACKWARDSRock step pump down with outside leg, then pump with inside leg, pump with outside leg and change hands and rock step onto followers left and leads right, then pump with outside leg, inside leg and change to rock step back on followers right and leads left.

TUCK TURN JUMP Rock step, pump down, followers now face leads, followers single pump with left leg in a clockwise direction turning, at the same time leads single pump with their right leg and connect right to right hand and jump for 7&8.

HAND to HAND CHRALESTON (leads right to ladies right)Both on right foot, rock step pump down in opposite directions, pump pivot pump down on outside leg, keep going and break away on count 4, travelling anticlockwise for followers and anticlockwise for leads. improvise for 4 beats on your own.


POSSIBLE DANCE FRAMEWORKPOSSIBLE DANCE FRAMEWORKPupils decide on an opening and closing for the Lindy Hop dance.

Use visual stimuli to develop own formations/dance steps using: Pivots/ turns, Kicks, steps leading with the heels, jumps

Help pupils to develop their knowledge of compositional skills by structuring a core task which asks for specific responses to the material explored which results in a class/ group performance.

Lead the pupils in an exploration of actions, gestures and body shapes that suit the Lindy Hop style. Help pupils to identify and make clear the dynamics of the dance.


Visual stimuli- Lindy Hop clips

Swing Kids DVD (1993)Malcolm X DVD (1992)- opening scene Savoy Ballroom recreated.“Hellzapoppin” and “Day at the Races” classic Lindy hop clips from the 1930s. Christina Aguilera video “ CandyMan” – All “You tube”searches

Audio stimuli

The Best of Big Band MusicMusic by: Glen Miller/ Count Basie/ Duke Ellington/ Ella FitzgeraldThe soundtrack from the film “Swing Kids”Fabulous Big Band Collection- Amazon search (ASIN: B000003FS7)

Photographs/context and history

www.Jiveswing.comwww.savoystyle.comwww.savoyballroom.com

Norma Millers book “Swinging at the Savoy”.

Other resources to help youOther resources to help you


Introduce the differences between African music and European music and the coming together to form Jazz/ swing music.

Introduce historical context, i.e. the social environment leading up to WW2

Shortly George Snowden gave the name the “Lindy Hop” which was named after Charles Lindbergh who became the first person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean (20 May-21 May 1927). Explore this infamous aviator.

The arrival of the GI’s from the USA during the 40s and the influence of American culture in British society

Compare and contrast with dances from other cultures.

Fashion styles during the 30s and 40s

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