Swinging the blues project
During this time of lockdowns and pandemy, why not learn a fun routine brought to you by top Lindy Hop and Jazz instructors around the Globe. Each phrase is choreographed by a different Jazz artist to the fantastic sound of Count Basie’s Swinging the Blues! You can find the videos below, if you enjoy the project feel free to donate here!
Swinging the Blues - Full routine with music
Here the full routine of the Swinging the blues project! Nine amazing international instructors collaborated to bring you this choreography to Count Basie’s “Swinging the Blues”. Enjoy!
The break
This is a break down of the break that will be repeated throughout the different sections. There are 3 different version, all versions start on &8 &1 , hope you have fun figuring it out!
Phrase 1 by Marie Ndiaye
The first phrase will be presented by yours truly, Marie Ndiaye @marieswingjazzdance!
Phrase 2 by Helena Kanini Kiiru
This Second Phrase is brought to you by the fantastic Helena Kanini Kiiru @kaninikiiru!
Phrase 3 by Josette Wiggan
The third phrase is brought to you by the amazing Josette Wiggan @josette_wiggan_freund!
Phrase 4 by Dee Daniels Locke
The fourth phrase is brought to you by the Dee-lightfuly awesome Dee Daniels Locke @dee.d.locke!
Phrase 5 by Angela Andrew
The fifth phrase is brought to you by my mentor and friend, one of the queens of the Lindy Hop renaissance, Miss Angela Andrew @cookiesjammin!
Phrase 6 by Chester Whitmore (break)
The sixth phrase has a twist! Here is the new break, brought to you by my mentor and friend, an icon of the Lindy Hop and Jazz community, a master of tap and jazz. I am talking about the one and only Mr. Chester Whitmore @chestera.whitmore @chestera.whitmore2 !
PPhrase 6 by Chester Whitmore
The sixth phrase is brought to you by my mentor and friend, an icon of the Lindy Hop and Jazz community, a master of tap and jazz. I am talking about the one and only Mr. Chester Whitmore @chestera.whitmore @chestera.whitmore2 !
Phrase 7 by Marie Ndiaye
After all this, it's time for a simple, relaxing, breather! The 7th phrase will be presented once more by yours truly @marieswingjazzdance !
Phrase 8 by Joshua Mclean
The eighth phrase is brought to you by the wonderfully talented Joshua Mclean @jazzjune.we!
Phrase 9 by LaTasha Barnes
The ninth phrase is brought to you by the wonderful Wonderwoman herself LaTasha Barnes @tasha_b_va!
Phrase 10 by Ryan Francois
The tenth phrase is brought to you by my friend, one of the forerunners and kings of the Lindy Hop renaissance, Mr. Ryan Francois @ryan_francois_jazz!