What is My Rhythm? - for Lindy Hop and Swing Dance

Support my channel by visiting A huge source of anxiety for a lot of follows who are just getting out on the dance floor is “what is my rhythm?“ Lindy Hop is such an improvisational dance! It has 6 count moves, 8 count moves, Charleston moves, and variations that break all the rules! As a follower who, by necessity, doesn’t know what move is coming, how do I know what rhythm to do? In this video, we’ll go over moves that highlight some common differences, as well as some of the technique I use to tell what rhythm I should do. 01:29 Four Helpful Tips 03:02 Weight Shifts 04:23 End Points 05:14 1st Contrast: 6 Ct Basic vs 8 Ct Flip Flop 06:32 2nd Contrast: 6 Ct Circle vs 8 Ct Circle 07:38 3rd Contrast: 6 Ct Send Out vs 8 Ct Yo-Yo 09:57 4th Contrast: 6 Ct Tuck Turn vs 8 Ct Double Tuck Turn 13:17 5th Contrast: 6 Ct Down the Line vs 8 Ct Down the Line 14:51 6th Contrast: 6 Ct Side Pass vs 4 Ct Side Pass 17:0