Lesson Pack: "Bill and Julee's Texas Tommy Variations"

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Texas Tommy - This lesson is a complete study of a fundamental, must-know figure in social Lindy Hop. Breakdown walks you through every moment of the figure so that you can develop good habits early on, as this is the basis for countless variations. After studying the techniques explained in this lesson, you can execute this truly classic step with confidence and control. Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 2

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Texas Tommy Break - This lesson teaches a fundamental, must-know variation for social Lindy Hop that puts an accent into your Texas Tommy. Breakdown includes some important technical reminders about your Texas Tommy, how the break version differs from the original in both feel and aesthetic, a common bad habit to avoid, and a discussion of how breaks work so that you might apply this concept to other figures. Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 2

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Texas Tommy Double Turn - This lesson teaches you to add an extra turn to your Texas Tommy while staying within the eight count framework. Breakdown includes how the leader can best make this feel comfortable even with followers who do it very differently, an explanation of how momentum works in this context, and tips for making sure you are developing both good turning habits and good Texas Tommy habits! Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 2

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Texas Tommy to Closed - This lesson teaches you to alter your Texas Tommy in a surprising way which ends by bringing your follower into closed position. Breakdown includes an explanation of how the lead has to temporarily become a follower, how the follow can avoid a common error that tends to sabotage this figure, and everything else you need to know to make this move feel great on the social dance floor. Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 2

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Texas Tommy Hip Catch - This lesson teaches you to add a surprising leader's turn to your Texas Tommy without psyching out your follower! Breakdown includes the critical connection and timing details which make this move make sense socially, an explanation of how followers can best be sensitive to this kind of figure, plus a bonus footwork variation to change the texture. Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 3

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Texas Tommy 5 Count with Pop - This lesson teaches a snappy and challenging Texas Tommy variation that works on several skills at once, while giving you a great figure to spice up your social dancing. Breakdown includes crucial timing tips that make this lead possible, some vital follower technique that keeps this move feeling good, and styling details for both partners. Lindy Hop | about Bill Borgida, Julee Mertz 3

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