Steven is a leader amongst the handful of dancers whose commitment to preserving and giving new life to the Lindy Hop has been directly responsible for its worldwide revival. As a teacher he is inspirational and therefore highly sought after all over the world by Lindy Hoppers and Jazz companies alike. Steven is accompanied by Louise Thwaite. See Louise in her own videos.

Lindy Hop 1: The Basics
Steven's introduction to Lindy Hop teaches the basic elements that make up the dance. He conveys through his infectious love of this dance form, a very accessible sense of its history and its connection to Swing music. His unique style and approach forms a bridge between the dance as it was created in the 1930s and its identity now. Take this workshop with him (and the others in the series) and you will see why Lindy Hop is now drawing thousands of people back to the dance floor in a way that hasn't happened since the 1940s. Filmed in 1999 in Buenos Aires. Produced by LSD Films (approx. 90 mins.) V601 $45 (PAL $55)

Lindy Hop 2: Building on the Basics
Adding more vocabulary to the material from the first tape, Steven looks at filling out the dancer's experience both by adding new moves and by deepening the understanding of how the dance becomes truly musical. All this while working with and expanding on the basic framework established in Lindy Hop 1. Filmed in 1999 in Buenos Aires. Produced by LSD Films (approx. 60 mins.) V602 $45 (PAL $55)

Lindy Hop 3: Jazz Movement for Swing Dancers
This tape is a tour de force on the jazz vernacular of the 20s and 30s which influenced so many partnered dances of the Swing Era, and is still influencing jazz dancers today. Have you tried to Shake 'n' Bake, Fish Tail, or Camel Walk? Ever heard of the Shorty George? the Suzi Q? Here you practically meet them in person. Nobody conveys this material as Steven does, and people travel from all over the world to take this particular class with him at Swing dance events. He has the magical ability to make this vocabulary fun and understandable to all levels and styles of dancers. Filmed in 1999 in Buenos Aires. Produced by LSD Films (approx. 60 mins.) V603 $45 (PAL $55)

Lindy Hop 4: Putting it all Together Part I
Here we get to the in-between stuff! Putting the icing on the cake, or as Steven would say, showing you the "flava" of the dance. You are introduced to more vocabulary and the elements you can add to create your own style, including slides, spins, and footwork for both leaders and followers. See how the jazz material you learned in Lindy Hop 3 can work with your partner out on the social dance floor. Filmed in 1999 in Buenos Aires. Produced by LSD Films (approx. 60 mins.) V604 $45 (PAL $55)

Lindy Hop 5: Putting it all Together Part II
The second half of the above theme, again more new vocabulary and ideas on how to use spins, changes of direction, footwork variations and the jazz movement within the steps you already know. How to dance to the music - Steven is famous for his musicality; how does he do it? Because after all, no matter how many steps you know "it don't mean a thing if it aint got that swing!" Filmed in 1999 in Buenos Aires. Produced by LSD Films (approx. 60 mins.) V605 $45 (PAL $55)

All 5 Steven Mitchell Videos
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