Jitterbug Dance Lesson: "Denver Pretzel"

Taught: Daniel Newsome, Tiffiny Wine
Style: Jitterbug
Level: 2
Duration: 9:19
Price: $1.99

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Lesson Description:This is Dan and Tiff's version of a classic (some say notorious) swing dance figure that will challenge your muscle memory and force you to have a supple and dynamic arm connection. Breakdown includes a step-by-step walkthrough of each component in this intricate sequence,how to handle the transitions between components, and tips for maintaining fluidity and consistent footwork when putting it all together.

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Dan and Tiff's Jitterbug

Daniel Newsome (Denver, CO, USA)

Styles: Partner Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz
Teaches with: Tiffiny Wine
Available lessons: 65

Daniel Newsome and Tiffiny Wine have been dancing for 8 years, studying extensively with master dancers from around the globe. Current Midwest Lindy Fest champs, they also placed third at NJC this year in Showcase, and 3rd at this year's Lindy on the Rocks Invitational Jack and Jill. Their style combines classic and modern technique while preserving the old flavor of lindy hop, keeping airsteps, charleston and classic movements at the core or what they do. They’ve placed in many local and national competitions as couples and as individuals, and travel regularly learning, competing and teaching around the country. Dan and Tiffiny are dedicated to keeping vintage music, dance and culture alive, and study swing history and use historical context in their classes. They are also studying vintage tap. Founding members of the 2nd place national team, 23 Skidoo, they also run Denver's most popular swing nights at the Mercury Cafe, with regular attendance of over 200 people a night. Their credits also include many dozens of DJ spots at national exchanges and camps.

Tiffiny Wine (Denver, CO, USA)

Styles: Partner Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop, Authentic Jazz
Teaches with: Daniel Newsome
Available lessons: 65

Daniel Newsome and Tiffiny Wine have been dancing for 8 years, studying extensively with master dancers from around the globe. Current Midwest Lindy Fest champs, they also placed third at NJC this year in Showcase, and 3rd at this year's Lindy on the Rocks Invitational Jack and Jill.

Their style combines classic and modern technique while preserving the old flavor of lindy hop, keeping airsteps, charleston and classic movements at the core or what they do.

They've placed in many local and national competitions as couples and as individuals, and travel regularly learning, competing and teaching around the country.

Dan and Tiffiny are dedicated to keeping vintage music, dance and culture alive, and study swing history and use historical context in their classes. They are also studying vintage tap.

Founding members of the 2nd place national team, 23 Skidoo, they also run Denver's most popular swing nights at the Mercury Cafe, with regular attendance of over 200 people a night.

Their credits also include many dozens of DJ spots at national exchanges and camps.