Count:
32
Wand:
2
Ebene:
Beginner
A Basic Lindy is a shuffle followed by 2 steps. For example, shuffle to right (step right to right, close left to right, step right to right), step left in place, step right in place.
LINDYS WITH ARM SWINGS AND ¼ TURNS
1&2Lindy forward starting right (shuffle forward right-left-right)
3-4Step forward left, step in place right.
The arms do a relaxed swing to cross the forearms in front of the chest on shuffle, both arms raised on counts 3 4, with optional finger clicks.
5&6Lindy backward starting left (shuffle back left-right-left)
7-8Pivot ¼ turn right and rock step back right, step in place left
The arms do a relaxed swing to cross the forearms on shuffle as before, both arms swing backwards (low)
9-16Repeat counts 1-8 to finish facing ½ turn from original starting position.
SHUFFLES WITH SHOULDER LEAD
17&18Shuffle forward right-left-right
19&20Shuffle forward left-right-left
21&22Shuffle forward right-left-right
23&24Shuffle forward left-right-left
Lead with shoulder on same side as forward foot. That is, 17&18 leads with right shoulder. This shoulder lead should also have a slight body incline forward giving a roll effect
STEP BACK AND TOUCH WITH CLAPS
25-28Step diagonally back right, touch left to right with clap
27-28Reverse to left
29-32Repeat counts 25-28
REPEAT
LINDYS WITH ARM SWINGS AND ¼ TURNS
1&2Lindy forward starting right (shuffle forward right-left-right)
3-4Step forward left, step in place right.
The arms do a relaxed swing to cross the forearms in front of the chest on shuffle, both arms raised on counts 3 4, with optional finger clicks.
5&6Lindy backward starting left (shuffle back left-right-left)
7-8Pivot ¼ turn right and rock step back right, step in place left
The arms do a relaxed swing to cross the forearms on shuffle as before, both arms swing backwards (low)
9-16Repeat counts 1-8 to finish facing ½ turn from original starting position.
SHUFFLES WITH SHOULDER LEAD
17&18Shuffle forward right-left-right
19&20Shuffle forward left-right-left
21&22Shuffle forward right-left-right
23&24Shuffle forward left-right-left
Lead with shoulder on same side as forward foot. That is, 17&18 leads with right shoulder. This shoulder lead should also have a slight body incline forward giving a roll effect
STEP BACK AND TOUCH WITH CLAPS
25-28Step diagonally back right, touch left to right with clap
27-28Reverse to left
29-32Repeat counts 25-28
REPEAT
