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Michelle's Instructional Videos




West Coast Swing ~ Night Club Two Step ~ Hustle

Complete series Available in DVD

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#1 Beginning/Intermediate WCS Patterns
Ten basics and five intermediate patterns will have you dancing in a flash. A great way to get started or review the fundamental elements for mastering
your basics.
75 minutes
Section 1: Starter Step, Throwout, Sugar Push (Push Break), Underarm Turn (UAT), Left Side Pass,
Section 2: Underarm Turn w/HC, Right Side Pass, Turning Basic, Closed Basic Tuck Turn, Lock Whip (Basket Whip), Review Section 2, Combine 10 steps with Music
Section 3: Basic Whip, Inside Whip, 2-Hand Tuck, Sugar Tuck, Twin Cities, Review Section 3 1:14:58
#2 WCS Technique & Styling
for Women (& Men)

Gain insight into the essentials of partner connection & communication.Tape includes body isolation, foundation objectives plus spins and turns.A must!
60 minutes
Part #1: Body Isolations & Exercises, Strengthening & Warm-up;
Part #2: Foundations & Followers Objectives, Core Basics, Lead & Follow Pointers;
Part #3: Introduction to Spins & Turns (Single & Double)
#3 WCS Syncopations & Styling for
Men & Women

A variety of syncopations and styling ideas are presented. Use these concepts then build, modify, and create to enhance your dance expression!
60 minutes
Slide & Cross Sugar Push Syncopation, Underarm Turn w/Hesitation Voltas, Step-Touch, Step, Step Syncopation, Holding Patterns (4) & Extensions 1-KBC, 2-Step Step in Place, 3-Out Out In Cross, 4-Knee Pops; Hip Rolls: Slow & Normal speed, Body Ripple (using Half Whip w/Freeze), Body Wave (using Sugar Push/Peel Off), Closed Tuck Turn Syncopation, Play Ideas & Extensions (2): Step Close Slinky, Walks, X-overs, Scoots (using UAT & Half Whip)
#4 Advanced West Coast Swing
Includes a variety of ten advanced patterns, syncopations and styling ideas to enhance your repertoire. Fun, exciting, and challenging!
54 minutes
Starter Step Variations (4), Basic, Step close, KBC, Swivel Walks Check & Reverse, Freeze Cross Whip, Sugar Push Syncopation (ooii), Whipit (12 ct), Flamingo Syncopation (using UAT), Grapevine Underarm Turn Syncopation, Neck Wrap Whip (Kiss whip), Bum Wrap and Flip Out Exit Combo, Face Loop Sugar Push w/Scoots & Bump
#5 WCS Popular Variations I
This video includes a combination of syncopations, patterns, and how to add that element of spice to your repertoire. Broaden & spice up your fundamental dance!
60 minutes
Inside Whip with Arm Styling - Basic & 360 o Sidepass Variations, Half Whip to Freeze with Basic and Improv exits, Ampersand with Swivel Walks & Flipout exit, Sonny's Swivel Variation, Underarm Turn with Flick & Brush + Syncopated Volta Sidepass, Twisting Figure 8 Sugar Push, Ronde Whip Variation.
#6 WCS Popular Variations II
This exciting video bundles combinations, intricate footwork, extensions and "play" moves. Includes the famous Creepy Crawler Stalker Move, the Worm, Outside Double Mega Combo and the very popular Sit Dip.
60 minutes
2-Hand Sling to Lunge Combo (Slow & Standard Rise) Basic & Extended exit: Underarm turn w/HC and Worm Syncopation Extension, Outside Double Mega Combo: Outside Double w/HC & Snapback, Reverse Whip & Right Side Through, Wrap, & Slingshot, Leaders Hammerlock, Tummy Shuttle, Duck Under, Creepy Crawler Stalker Move Combo (Basic & Extended), Duffy shuffle Syncopation (Basic & Extended), Whooshing whip w/Arm Catch & Snapback, Underarm Turn into Shadow Position w/Slinky walks and Knee-pop Variations.
#7 "Fun" Intermediate/Advanced
West Coast Swing

An enjoyable mixture of patterns, footwork, and "fun" play & extension variations are included on this tape. Geared for the solid intermediate and above dancer.
60 minutes
Segment #1: Boomerang Whip w/opt Struts, & Styled Tuck Turn, Sugar Push Variation w/KBC & Slow X-overs ... and optional Pulse & Push End
Segment #2: Walkback Whip-Basic & 2 Variations, Tuck to Backpass w/Wrap & Slingshot
Segment #3: 2-H Wrap/Unwrap/Snapback (3), Tuck Turn Play (2)
Segment #4: Illusion Turn-Basic & Dbl Hand Variations
Segment #5 Wrap & Snap, Stalking Walks, Fan, Marine Walks, R-R Reverse Whip (5), Surprise UAT Syncopation
#8 Beginning/Intermediate
Night Club Two Step

Learn this smooth, slow, romatic dance from the very beginning through basic intermediate patterns.
56 minutes
Segment #1: Basic, Underarm Turn, Left Turn
Segment #2: Left Turn w/Hand Change, R-R Progressive Turn, R-R Underarm Turn, Free-hand Left Turn
Segment #3: Around The World & Variations, Peek-a-Boo (2)
Segment #4: Left Turn w/Release, Open Break & Forearm Spin, Grapevine, Left Turn w/Inside Roll, Grapevine w/U-turn
#9 Beginning/Intermediate Hustle
This fun, driving dance begins with
basic fundamentals and moves into some
intermediate variations.
55 minutes
Segment #1: Rhythm, Closed Turning Basic (X-Body Lead) Release & Close (open & close)
Segment #2: Release to Double Hand, 2-Hand Passing Basic, Head Loop, Back Pass
Segment #3: Flick to Shadow: exit Right, Optional Strut Walks (aka Diva Walks), Sliding Doors
Segment #4: Flick to Shadow: exit Left, Hesitation (break), Grapevine Footwork

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