Inter + Adv NEW! Enjoy this modern way of having some fun with Lollies. We cover getting into B-N-K lollies, the technique of sustaining them, and several exits.

Inter + Adv NEW! Back Pivots are one of the most popular Pure Balboa moves, originally created by Dean & Nancy Raftery. We showcase several techniques for learning this elegant favorite.

Intermediate/Advanced Since arms are almost always connected in Balboa and Bal-Swing, much of the dance is expressed through footwork (or, as we like to say, Body/Leg work). This (streaming) DVD gives lots of footwork variations for both Leaders and Followers in all of the “Five Basics” — Pure Bal, Out & Ins, Lollies, Toss-outs, and Swivels. It has sliding, crossing, kicking, swooping, shuffling, and more.

Intermediate/Advanced Hal’s Roll, one of the greatest “shine” moves of Bal-Swing history. We break down all the nuances of Hal & Marge Takier’s intricate move. It’s gonna take hard work, but it’s also fun work. $12

Intermediate/Advanced Maxie Dorf’s Stop Step is one of the greatest classic moves of all time. It’s also mentioned on many level test descriptions for Intermediate and Advanced classes. In this lesson we show Maxie doing it, break down the basic components, show viewers how Maxie did it, and then show viewers how they can change parts of it to adapt it to the music.

Intermediate / Advanced In this lesson, we go in-depth into how followers and leaders can master multiple turning. Then, we show one of the great classic Bal-Swing moves of all time, which uses both multiple turns and some basic Texas Tommy technique. In the modern era we call it “The Helwig,” named after Jack Helwig and his partner Genevieve Grazis, the dancers who performed it in the famous beach clip of 1938.

Intermediate/Advanced Pop Turns — another great move from the classic repertoire. And, a tricky one, but not so much when you know the tricks. We break down the most common errors and get turns popping dependably and comfortably. For this tutorial, we cover the Clockwise collecting pop turn and the Counter-clockwise collecting pop turn.

Intermediate/Advanced Roll Outs — Physics creates a satisfying experience once again! We break down this move and add a tricky advanced lead/follow and timing variation. For this tutorial, we cover the Roll-out, Roll-In, Continual rolling, and the Roll-out hand catch.

Inter/Adv Probably the greatest scourge of the social-floor for followers, "the lawn mower move." Our aim was to create the most in-depth Texas Tommy primer we could, geared towards making sure it’s as comfortable as possible, so that everyone will enjoy the experience. That’s why it’s long, and why we call it The Ultimate Texas-Tommy.

Intermediate/Advanced The Vortex, a Bobby & Kate original. One of our favorites moves, but a trick to get quite right. Only $5!

Intermediate/Advanced Why not enjoy three classic very socially lead-and-follow-able moves from the Old-Timers. First, there’s the Three Little Words, a infamous floor-touching, jumpy move. Then, there’s the Flea Hop, a infamous kicky, jumpy move. Finally, we got the Bart’s Leg, a kicky, swingy move. (Jumpy optional.) We put specific emphasis on both high-energy and high-comfort.

Intermediate/Advanced Pure Bal Triples can be very tricky due to the shuffling nature of the dance. But once you get them, they are very satisfying. There’s also a history of different stylings for triples among the original dancers. For this tutorial, we cover the basic triple as well as Maxie Dorf’s special triple timing and his pull-back triples.