Online Lindy Hop Dance Lessons: "Powerful Pop Turns (6 of 8): Circle Break Pop Turn to Tango Lunge"

Taught: Juan Villafane, Sharon Davis
Style: Lindy Hop
Level: 4
Duration: 9:25
Price: $1.99

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Lesson Description:This figure amps up the energy of a pop turn with a forward rockstep for the lead, and ends in a dramatic tango-style lunge. A beautiful move to hit breaks in the music or finish a song with. Breakdown includes tango lunge technique, lead/follow techniques for managing space when spinning close to each other, and smoothly handling reconnection after the pop turn.

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Juan Villafane (Buenos Aires, , Argentina)

Styles: Partner Charleston, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz
Teaches with: Sharon Davis
Available lessons: 86

Juan hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina and has been a leading proponent in the revival of vintage jazz dances in South America. Juan is the organizer behind Swing Brother Swing, Buenos Aires' original Lindy Hop event, as well as the Buenos Aires Lindy Hop Festival (BALHF). His background in gymnastics, acrobatics and martial arts, as well as his degree in Physical Education strongly influence his dancing and teaching, giving him a unique perspective on body movement and awareness, and a distinct - and often spectacular - personal style. Known for his high-flying acrobatics and eye-catching slides, Juan is a consummate performer, a creative dancer and an insightful teacher.

Sharon Davis (Perth, , Australia)

Styles: Partner Charleston, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz, Blues
Teaches with: Jo Hoffberg, Juan Villafane
Available lessons: 95

Hailing from Perth in Western Australia, Sharon has been performing, teaching and competing in vintage jazz dances since 2001. In Lindy Hop, Blues and Charleston, Sharon is admired for her unique and feminine style, musicality and energy. Sharon has also built an international reputation in solo jazz dances, including 1920s Charleston, authentic jazz, solo blues and burlesque. Sharon has a background in theatre, and is co-founder of Australian burlesque troupe Sugar Blue Burlesque, with which she has delighted audiences with her graceful feather fan dances and sassy showgirl antics. Sharon is an Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown champion, and has claimed numerous awards in Australia and internationally. As an instructor and DJ, Sharon is known for her dedication to the history of vernacular jazz dances and the music they evolved to. With her bright and bubbly personality, Sharon's teaching style is energetic, creative and fun. Visit her website and blog at sharondavis.com.au.