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Lindy Hop – Charleston Challenge (2Video)

Lindy Hop

Lindy Hop & Charleston Challenge – Comprehensive Video Course

Take your swing dancing to the next level with the Charleston Challenge, an intensive instructional video course taught by World Lindy Hop and US Open Swing Dance Champions, Kevin St. Laurent & Carla Heiney. This comprehensive program breaks down the Charleston—not just as a standalone style, but as an essential, “spicy” ingredient of the Lindy Hop. From foundational solo movements to complex partnered variations, Kevin and Carla provide detailed, easy-to-follow guidance that empowers dancers of all levels—from raw beginners to seasoned masters—to add finesse and dynamic flair to their dance.

Product Specifications:

Format: Digital Video Course
Instructors: Kevin St. Laurent & Carla Heiney
Total Running Time: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
Level: Beginner to Master
Content: Solo Charleston, 1920s Partnered, Tandem (Shadow), Side-by-Side, Hand-to-Hand, Hacksaws & Variations
Focus Discipline: Lindy Hop / Swing / Charleston

Original price was: $49.00.Current price is: $19.00.

Product ID: 19904 Category: Lindy Hop

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Charleston Challenge: Spice Up Your Swing Dance Instructors: Kevin St. Laurent & Carla Heiney

Lindy Hop is incomplete without the infectious energy of the Charleston. In this Charleston Challenge series, Kevin and Carla—two of the world’s most sought-after instructors—guide you through a vast library of movements that define this iconic dance.

Filmed as an intensive video course, this program is designed to sharpen your skills whether you are dancing solo, with a partner, or integrating Charleston patterns into your Lindy Hop routines.

What You Will Master:

Solo & Partnered Foundations: Master the 1920s classics and modern partnered variations.
Complex Patterns: Learn sophisticated techniques including Tandem (Shadow) Charleston, Side-by-Side, Hand-to-Hand, and the dynamic “Hacksaws.”
Technique & Finesse: Gain key insights into the mechanics of leading and following, allowing you to transition in and out of different Charleston moves with ease.
Social Dance Context: See the moves in action with professional demonstrations filmed in real social dance environments.

Video 1:
-Solo Charleston & Styling
-Jazz Routine (choreographed by Carla Heiney)
-1920’s Partnered/Face-to-Face Charleston
-Variations in Face-to-Face Charleston
-Variations in Side-by-Side Charleston

Video 2:

-Tandem/Shadow Charleston
-Transitions from Side-by-Side to Shadow
-Pop-turn to Hand-to-Hand
-Hacksaws with variations
-Partnered Jump Charleston
-And a few of Kevin & Carla’s Favorites
-Bonus Material and Social dance demos

Why this video course is a must-have:

Champion-Level Instruction: Learn from true legends of the sport. Kevin and Carla’s experience as World and US Open Champions ensures you receive gold-standard technique and stylistic advice.
Designed for Every Level: The material is broken down into easily digestible segments, making it accessible for absolute beginners while providing enough depth for advanced dancers to refine their style.
The “Spice” of Lindy Hop: This course doesn’t just teach steps; it teaches how to integrate Charleston movements seamlessly into your existing Lindy Hop repertoire, making your dancing more creative and versatile.
Modern Convenience: High-quality instructional video format, ready for you to study on any device—phone, tablet, or computer—whenever and wherever you practice.