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Ksenia Parkhatskaya has been unlocking new movement, creativity and expression in dancers around the world for over a decade

















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Solo Jazz 101
Never danced Solo Jazz or Swing before? This course is for absolute beginners! You’ll discover the fundamentals of swing: feeling the beat, walking with groove and bounce. Ksenia will then guide you through major solo jazz dance steps and help you create your first dance routines. Advanced dancers can also benefit by firming up their basic solo jazz dance steps.
4.5h
60 lessons
absolute beginner
Secrets of the Charleston 20's
It’s all about the “King of the Dance” 20s Charleston. By taking this course you will learn over 30 classic Charleston moves and their variations. You’ll discover all about the styling and try out some eccentric flash steps.
2h
46 lessons
all levels
World of Kicks
A course where you’ll discover how to be creative in your swing and charleston with just Kicks. You will find out how to play with kicks safely, with style and musicality. Add twists, rotations, syncopation and get an amazing new toolset to join your dance repertoire.
4.5h
60 lessons
beg/int & up
Variation Lab in 4 Volumes
Tired of repeating the same steps? Try this brand new course in 4 volumes. You will learn 14 variations of 4 classic solo jazz steps. You’ll find breakdown, practice videos, and “frames” – a new approach to practice footwork within set choreographies. Expand your swing dance vocabulary and learn how to connect your new footwork within a flow!
6.4h
142 videos
all levels
Secrets of Improvisation
This course will help you develop the skills of improvisation and musicality in solo jazz and swing dance. The course is based on Ksenia’s original methods and concepts adopted from music educators and taught alongside Irish pianist Cormac McCarthy.
4.5h
66 lessons
beg/int & up
Practice Games
Training solo jazz and don't know how and what to practice? This course/ collection is for you. Here you will find games to work on footwork, musicality and contrasts, all are essential elements of improvisation and performance. Ksenia will explain in detail her own original games, that she uses herself and then you can practice each game to a full song together with her.
3.7h
60 videos
all levels
Jazz Arms
Don’t know what to do with your arms in jazz? In this course you will discover the secrets of how to invite your upper body and arms, fingers and palms into the dance. We will work on posture, movement, image, expression, and gesture. Ideas, specific exercises and examples from the greats in theory and action. Each lesson is followed by a full practice together with Ksenia.
3.3h
52 videos
all levels
World of Arms in 5 Volumes
Want to open the world of possibilities of arm work outside of swing dance & learn to apply them in solo jazz? Try this course taught by dancer & choreographer Aina Lanas in collaboration with Ksenia. You will discover techniques of arm work from various styles, learn new movement & unlock yourself through free improvisation.
4.7h
87 videos
all levels
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Plus All Recorded Masterclasses
Kick Ball Change & Its Variations
live masterclass
105min
January 31, 2021
Arms, Turns & Swinging 8th
live masterclass
105min
February 7, 2021
Rocks & Steps
live masterclass
105min
January 17, 2021
Rotations & Rhythm Steps
live masterclass
105min
January 24, 2021
Solo Jazz 101
live masterclass
62min
November 22, 2020
Explosive Movements & Contrasts
live masterclass
60min
November 22, 2020
Introduction to Solo Jazz
live masterclass
48min
May 3, 2020
Footwork Variations, Arms & Turns
live masterclass
47min
May 3, 2020
Tools On How To Dance To A Full Song
live masterclass
113min
May 23, 2020
Improvisation Games
live masterclass
119min
May 24, 2020

“My dance school is for everyone, from beginner to advanced, who wants to feel more confident in solo jazz dance and find freedom in expressing themselves through movement” – Ksenia
Solo Jazz 101
Fundamentals
Lesson 1: Bounce
Practice 1: Bounce
Lesson 2: Back Beat
Practice 2: Backbeat
Lesson 3: Walking with groove
Practice 3: Walking with groove
Lesson 4: Walking with kicks
Practice 4: Walking with kicks
Lesson 5: Kick steps
Practice 5: Kick steps
Lesson 6: Stomps
Practice 6: Stomps
Lesson 7: Syncopation
Practice 7: Syncopation
Lesson 8: Triple steps
Practice 8: Triple steps
Lesson 9: Kick Ball Change
Practice 9: Kick Ball Change
Tip: Opposition
Demonstration
Practice 1: Bounce
Lesson 2: Back Beat
Practice 2: Backbeat
Lesson 3: Walking with groove
Practice 3: Walking with groove
Lesson 4: Walking with kicks
Practice 4: Walking with kicks
Lesson 5: Kick steps
Practice 5: Kick steps
Lesson 6: Stomps
Practice 6: Stomps
Lesson 7: Syncopation
Practice 7: Syncopation
Lesson 8: Triple steps
Practice 8: Triple steps
Lesson 9: Kick Ball Change
Practice 9: Kick Ball Change
Tip: Opposition
Demonstration
Jazz Steps I - The Essentials
Tip: how to approach jazz steps
Lesson 10: Tacky Annie
Practice 10: Tacky Annie
Lesson 11: Boogie Forward
Practice 11: Boogie Forward
Lesson 12: Boogie Hips
Practice 12: Boogie Hips
Lesson 13: Fishtail
Practice 13: Fishtail
Lesson 14: Charleston Step
Practice 14: Charleston Step
Tip: Charleston Twist & Happy Feet
Lesson 15: Fall Off The Log
Practice 15: Fall Off The Log
How to Twist in Suzy Q
Lesson 16: Suzy Q
Practice 16: Suzy Q
Lesson 10: Tacky Annie
Practice 10: Tacky Annie
Lesson 11: Boogie Forward
Practice 11: Boogie Forward
Lesson 12: Boogie Hips
Practice 12: Boogie Hips
Lesson 13: Fishtail
Practice 13: Fishtail
Lesson 14: Charleston Step
Practice 14: Charleston Step
Tip: Charleston Twist & Happy Feet
Lesson 15: Fall Off The Log
Practice 15: Fall Off The Log
How to Twist in Suzy Q
Lesson 16: Suzy Q
Practice 16: Suzy Q
Jazz Steps II - Extras & Variations
Lesson 17: Boogie Drops
Practice 17: Boogie Drops
Lesson 18: The Rocks
Practice 18: The Rocks
Lesson 19: Camel Walk
Practice 19: Camel Walk
Lesson 20: Fall Off The Log Variations
Practice 20: Fall Off The Log Variations
Lesson 21: Suzy Q Variation
Practice 21: Suzy Q Variation
Lesson 22: Jump Charleston
Practice 22: Jump Charleston
Practice 17: Boogie Drops
Lesson 18: The Rocks
Practice 18: The Rocks
Lesson 19: Camel Walk
Practice 19: Camel Walk
Lesson 20: Fall Off The Log Variations
Practice 20: Fall Off The Log Variations
Lesson 21: Suzy Q Variation
Practice 21: Suzy Q Variation
Lesson 22: Jump Charleston
Practice 22: Jump Charleston
Jazz Steps III - Syncopated Steps
Lesson 23: Ball Change & Hip Swings
Practice 23: Ball Change & Hip Swings
Lesson 24: Boogie Back
Practice 24: Boogie Back
Lesson 25: Crossover & Scissor Kicks
Practice 25: Crossover & Scissor Kicks
Lesson 26: Shorty George
Practice 26: Shorty George
Lesson 27: Apple Jack
Practice 27: Apple Jack
Practice 23: Ball Change & Hip Swings
Lesson 24: Boogie Back
Practice 24: Boogie Back
Lesson 25: Crossover & Scissor Kicks
Practice 25: Crossover & Scissor Kicks
Lesson 26: Shorty George
Practice 26: Shorty George
Lesson 27: Apple Jack
Practice 27: Apple Jack
Jazz Steps IV - Signature Breaks
Lesson 28: Lock Turns
Lesson 29: Lock Turns 2
Tips: How not to get dizzy in a turn
Practice 29: Lock Turns
Lesson 30: Half Break
Practice 30: Half Break
Lesson 31: Half Break & Lock Turn
Practice 31: Half Break & Lock Turn
Lesson 32: Lock Turn Break
Practice 32: Lock Turn Break Practice
Lesson 33: Full Break
Practice 33: Full Break
Lesson 29: Lock Turns 2
Tips: How not to get dizzy in a turn
Practice 29: Lock Turns
Lesson 30: Half Break
Practice 30: Half Break
Lesson 31: Half Break & Lock Turn
Practice 31: Half Break & Lock Turn
Lesson 32: Lock Turn Break
Practice 32: Lock Turn Break Practice
Lesson 33: Full Break
Practice 33: Full Break
Jazz Choreographies
Understanding Jazz Forms
Tip: How to use Choreographies
Choreo 1 “Wonderful Thing”
Practice “Wonderful Thing”
Choreo 2 “In a Mellow Tone”
Practice “In a Mellow Tone”
Choreo 3 “Fall Of The Log”
Practice “Fall Off The Log”
Choreo 4 “Jump Charleston”
Practice “Jump Charleston”
Choreo 5 “Ain’t Misbehavin”
Choreo 6 “Boogie Front”
Practice “Boogie Front”
Choreo 7 “Suzy Q”
Practice “Suzy Q”
Choreo 8 “Cement Mixer”
Choreo 9 “Exactly Like You”
Practice “Exactly Like You”
Choreo 10 “Scissor Kicks”
Practice “Scissor Kicks”
Choreo 11 “Boogie drops”
Practice “Boogie drops”
Choreo 12 “Perdido”
Grand Finale!
Tip: How to use Choreographies
Choreo 1 “Wonderful Thing”
Practice “Wonderful Thing”
Choreo 2 “In a Mellow Tone”
Practice “In a Mellow Tone”
Choreo 3 “Fall Of The Log”
Practice “Fall Off The Log”
Choreo 4 “Jump Charleston”
Practice “Jump Charleston”
Choreo 5 “Ain’t Misbehavin”
Choreo 6 “Boogie Front”
Practice “Boogie Front”
Choreo 7 “Suzy Q”
Practice “Suzy Q”
Choreo 8 “Cement Mixer”
Choreo 9 “Exactly Like You”
Practice “Exactly Like You”
Choreo 10 “Scissor Kicks”
Practice “Scissor Kicks”
Choreo 11 “Boogie drops”
Practice “Boogie drops”
Choreo 12 “Perdido”
Grand Finale!
Secrets of Charleston 20s
Chapter I: Twist Recipe
Twists & Charleston Body
Twists & Charleston Body demo
Moving Around With Twist
Moving Around With Twist: DEMO
Butterfly Twist
Butterfly Twist: DEMO
Side Skippin’
Side Skippin’ demo
Twists Recipe : Tips
Twists on Fire : Demo
Twists & Charleston Body demo
Moving Around With Twist
Moving Around With Twist: DEMO
Butterfly Twist
Butterfly Twist: DEMO
Side Skippin’
Side Skippin’ demo
Twists Recipe : Tips
Twists on Fire : Demo
Chapter II: Fall Off The Log Tricks
Black Bottom Twist
Double Kick
Kick Ball Change
Buffalo
Shuffle’n’Swing
Fall of the Log: Tips
Fall of the Log: Demo
Double Kick
Kick Ball Change
Buffalo
Shuffle’n’Swing
Fall of the Log: Tips
Fall of the Log: Demo
Chapter III: Suzy Q
How to Suzy Q
Swing the 8th
Break with Shuffle
Suzy Q Demo
Swing the 8th
Break with Shuffle
Suzy Q Demo
Chapter IV: Cross Behind & Triple
Crabbin’ & Triple Step
Swing the Triple
Cross Behind & Triple : Demo
Swing the Triple
Cross Behind & Triple : Demo
Chapter V: Basic Step Variations
Brushes
Zig Zag Kick
Shuffle
Rond
Basic Step Variations: Demo
Zig Zag Kick
Shuffle
Rond
Basic Step Variations: Demo
Chapter VI: Black Bottom Cow Tail
Black Bottom Cow Tail
Walking with Cow Tail
Black Bottom Cow Tail - Demo
Walking with Cow Tail
Black Bottom Cow Tail - Demo
Chapter VII: Slides Filling
Twists n’ Slide
High Kick Slide
Back Slide
Slides Filling Demo
High Kick Slide
Back Slide
Slides Filling Demo
Chapter VIII: Dizzy Moves
Raindrops
Black Bottom Slap
Happy Feet
J. Baker Flavour
Silent Movie Concept
Tips
Black Bottom Slap
Happy Feet
J. Baker Flavour
Silent Movie Concept
Tips
Secrets of Improvisation
Chapter I: Back to Basics
Introduction to “Walking Bass”
“How to step?” Form & Repetition
“How to step?” Rotation
“How to step?” Rond
“Walking Bass” Combination
“How to step?” Slide’n’Hop
Little Conclusion
Inject Swing 8th. What is it?
Practice your Swing 8th
Inject Pauses & Practice
Inject Triplets. “What is it?” by Cormac
Triplet Drill with Cormac
Triplet Drill with Cormac (Slower)
Final Recipe. Your Melody
Bonus: Ksenia’s Improv
“How to step?” Form & Repetition
“How to step?” Rotation
“How to step?” Rond
“Walking Bass” Combination
“How to step?” Slide’n’Hop
Little Conclusion
Inject Swing 8th. What is it?
Practice your Swing 8th
Inject Pauses & Practice
Inject Triplets. “What is it?” by Cormac
Triplet Drill with Cormac
Triplet Drill with Cormac (Slower)
Final Recipe. Your Melody
Bonus: Ksenia’s Improv
Chapter II: Limitation - Concept & "Travel" Tool
About Improvisation
“Limitation” Concept
Tools to practice improvisation
First tool - “Travel”. Concept
“Travel” on the Rocks
“Travel”. Try mid-tempo
“Limitation” Concept
Tools to practice improvisation
First tool - “Travel”. Concept
“Travel” on the Rocks
“Travel”. Try mid-tempo
Chapter III: Limitation - Repetition Tool
Second Tool - “Repetition”. Concept
“Repetition”. Breaking down
“Repetition”. Breaking down
Chapter IV: Limitation - Form, Rotation & Picasso
Third Tool - “Rotation”. Concept
Step & “Rotation”
“Rotation” on Kicks
Fourth Tool - “Picasso”. Concept
Step & “Rotation”
“Rotation” on Kicks
Fourth Tool - “Picasso”. Concept
Chapter V: Limitation - "Time: Minus"
Fifth Tool - “Time: Minus” Concept
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 3
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 4
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 5
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 6
“Time: Minus” Conclusion
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 3
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 4
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 5
“Time: Minus”. “Fluff” on count 6
“Time: Minus” Conclusion
Chapter VI: Limitation - "Time: Plus"
Sixth Tool - “Time: Plus” Concept
“Time: Plus”. Shuffle Evolution
“Time: Plus”. Kick Ball Change
“Time: Plus”. Try to mid-tempo
“Time: Plus”. Kick Ball Change + “Rotation”
“Time: Plus”. Mix & Match Demo
“Time: Plus”. “Fluff”
“Time: Plus”. Shuffle Evolution
“Time: Plus”. Kick Ball Change
“Time: Plus”. Try to mid-tempo
“Time: Plus”. Kick Ball Change + “Rotation”
“Time: Plus”. Mix & Match Demo
“Time: Plus”. “Fluff”
Chapter VII: Play With Cross Over
Cross Over. Evolution & Tools
Cross Over. Practice Demo
Cross Over. Swung 8th
Cross Over. Change the form & get “Scissor Kicks”
Cross Over. Final Practice
Cross Over. Practice Demo
Cross Over. Swung 8th
Cross Over. Change the form & get “Scissor Kicks”
Cross Over. Final Practice
Chapter VIII: Play with Fall Of The Log
Fall of The Log. “Rotation” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Repetition” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Time: Minus” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Time: Plus” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Repetition” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Time: Minus” tool
Fall Of The Log. “Time: Plus” tool
Chapter IX: Colouring a Dance Phrase
Charleston & Cross Over Combo 1
Charleston & Cross Over Combo 2
Charleston & Cross Over Combo 3
Charleston & Fall Of the Log Combo 1
Final word & Bon Voyage!
Charleston & Cross Over Combo 2
Charleston & Cross Over Combo 3
Charleston & Fall Of the Log Combo 1
Final word & Bon Voyage!
Chapter X: Dance Phrasing
Dance Phrasing. Introduction
Steal the Melody
Dance Phrasing. Demo to “Honeysuckle Rose”
Vocalising. Create your own phrase or “fill”
Steal the Melody
Dance Phrasing. Demo to “Honeysuckle Rose”
Vocalising. Create your own phrase or “fill”
Chapter XI: "Pilllow"
“Pillow”. Concept
Cormac & Ksenia Improvising “on the Pillow”
Tips for your “Pillow” practice with Cormac
Your own “Pillow” practice with Cormac
“Pillow” Improvisation to Duke Ellington
“Pillow” for Uptempo tunes
Cormac & Ksenia Improvising “on the Pillow”
Tips for your “Pillow” practice with Cormac
Your own “Pillow” practice with Cormac
“Pillow” Improvisation to Duke Ellington
“Pillow” for Uptempo tunes
World of Kicks
Chapter I: Acquaintance with Kicks
Meet Mr. Kick
Twist the Kick
Hold & Drops
Scoop of Ice Cream
Combo to “How could you?”
Breakdown of the combo “How Could You?”
Combo to “Don’t Be That Way”
Breakdown of the combo “Don’t Be That Way”
Twist the Kick
Hold & Drops
Scoop of Ice Cream
Combo to “How could you?”
Breakdown of the combo “How Could You?”
Combo to “Don’t Be That Way”
Breakdown of the combo “Don’t Be That Way”
Chapter II: Side Kicks
Side & Travelling Kicks
Loop Kick
Combo to “Nappin’ John”
Breakdown of the combo to “Nappin’ John”
Loop Kick
Combo to “Nappin’ John”
Breakdown of the combo to “Nappin’ John”
Chapter III: Back Kicks
Kick Back
“Horse” Back Kick
Combo to “Whoa, Babe!”
Breakdown of “Whoa, babe!” Part 1
Breakdown of “Whoa, Babe1” Part 2: The Riff
Back Lock Kick
Combo to “Oh, Lady Be Good”
Breakdown of “Oh, Lady Be Good”
“Horse” Back Kick
Combo to “Whoa, Babe!”
Breakdown of “Whoa, babe!” Part 1
Breakdown of “Whoa, Babe1” Part 2: The Riff
Back Lock Kick
Combo to “Oh, Lady Be Good”
Breakdown of “Oh, Lady Be Good”
Chapter IV: Acquaintance with Squats
Acquaintance with Squat Charleston
Start with the “split”
Squats: Kick to the front
Squats: Time Variation
Squat’s “Break”: Over the top
Practice - Combo to “Pick A Rib”
Squat Kicks in Charleston Basic Step
Combo to “Pick A Rib” (Squat Charleston)
Breakdown of the combo “Pick A Rib” (Squat Charleston)
Reverse Squat Charleston
Combo to “Pick A Rib” (Reverse squat)
Breakdown of the combo to “Pick A Rib” (Reverse Squats)
Combo to “Don’t Be That Way” (Squats)
Breakdown of “Don’t Be That Way” combo (Squats)
Start with the “split”
Squats: Kick to the front
Squats: Time Variation
Squat’s “Break”: Over the top
Practice - Combo to “Pick A Rib”
Squat Kicks in Charleston Basic Step
Combo to “Pick A Rib” (Squat Charleston)
Breakdown of the combo “Pick A Rib” (Squat Charleston)
Reverse Squat Charleston
Combo to “Pick A Rib” (Reverse squat)
Breakdown of the combo to “Pick A Rib” (Reverse Squats)
Combo to “Don’t Be That Way” (Squats)
Breakdown of “Don’t Be That Way” combo (Squats)
Chapter V: Reverse Kick
Reverse Kick Step
Loop your Reverse Kick
Reverse Kick in Cross Rhythm
Practice Time! Reverse Kick Step
Combo to “Breakfast Feud” (Reverse Kicks)
Breakdown of the combo to “Breakfast Feud”
Loop your Reverse Kick
Reverse Kick in Cross Rhythm
Practice Time! Reverse Kick Step
Combo to “Breakfast Feud” (Reverse Kicks)
Breakdown of the combo to “Breakfast Feud”
Chapter VI: Double Time Kick
Shuffles
Shuffle Shuffle Hold
Shuffle Shuffle Turn
Shuffle Shuffle Cross
Combo to “Scottie”
Breakdown of the combo to “Scottie”
Combo to “Pick a Rib” #1
Breakdown of the combo to “Pick A Rib” #1
Combo to "Pick A Rib" #2
Breakdown of combo to “Pick A Rib” #2
Shuffle Shuffle Hold
Shuffle Shuffle Turn
Shuffle Shuffle Cross
Combo to “Scottie”
Breakdown of the combo to “Scottie”
Combo to “Pick a Rib” #1
Breakdown of the combo to “Pick A Rib” #1
Combo to "Pick A Rib" #2
Breakdown of combo to “Pick A Rib” #2
Chapter VII: Kicks & Lifts
Kicks & Lifts. Introduction
Combo to “Sweets”
Breakdown of the Combo to “Sweets”
Combo to “Sweets”
Breakdown of the Combo to “Sweets”
Chapter VIII: Roller Coaster Kicks
Meet Mr. Roller Coaster
Combo to “I Never Knew”
Breakdown of the combo to “I Never Knew”
Combo to “I Never Knew”
Breakdown of the combo to “I Never Knew”
Chapter IX: Tips!
Bounce vs Jump
What is Opposition?
The Eternal Laws of the Turn
The Arms #1
The Arms #2
The Periphery of the Body
The Ankle Secret
High Kick Slide: breakdown
What is Opposition?
The Eternal Laws of the Turn
The Arms #1
The Arms #2
The Periphery of the Body
The Ankle Secret
High Kick Slide: breakdown
Variation Lab 1 Cross Step
Chapter I: Beginners Taste
How to use Variation Lab
Cross Step
Variation 1: Skip Forward
Practice 1: Skip Forward
Variation 2: Triple Step
Practice 2: Triple Step
Variation 3: Lock Turn
Practice 3: Lock Turn
Variation 4: Skip
Practice 4: Skip
Variation 5: Injection Turn
Practice 5: Injection Turn
Cross Step
Variation 1: Skip Forward
Practice 1: Skip Forward
Variation 2: Triple Step
Practice 2: Triple Step
Variation 3: Lock Turn
Practice 3: Lock Turn
Variation 4: Skip
Practice 4: Skip
Variation 5: Injection Turn
Practice 5: Injection Turn
Chapter II: Intermediate Upgrade
Variation 6: Twist
Practice 6: Twist
Variation 7: Skipover
Practice 7: Skip Over
Variation 8: Swinging Rockstep
Practice 8: Swinging Rockstep
Variation 9: Skip Back
Practice 9: Skip Back
Variation 10: Skip Back Syncopated
Practice 10: Skip Back Syncopated
Practice 6: Twist
Variation 7: Skipover
Practice 7: Skip Over
Variation 8: Swinging Rockstep
Practice 8: Swinging Rockstep
Variation 9: Skip Back
Practice 9: Skip Back
Variation 10: Skip Back Syncopated
Practice 10: Skip Back Syncopated
Chapter III: Advanced Footworker
Variation 11: Toe Ball Change
Practice 11: Toe Ball Change
Variation 12: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 12: Scuff Ball Change
Variation 13: Cross Behind Turn
Practice 13: Cross Behind Turn
Variation 14: Swinging Brush Step
Practice 14: Swinging Brush Step
Practice 11: Toe Ball Change
Variation 12: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 12: Scuff Ball Change
Variation 13: Cross Behind Turn
Practice 13: Cross Behind Turn
Variation 14: Swinging Brush Step
Practice 14: Swinging Brush Step
Chapter IV: Frames
Frame #1 for Cross Step
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Cross Step
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Cross Step
Practice Frame #3
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Cross Step
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Cross Step
Practice Frame #3
Variation Lab 2 Fall Off The Log
Chapter I: Beginners Taste
Fall off the Log
Variation 1: Break on 1
Practice 1: Break on 1
Variation 2: Stomp Off
Practice 2: Stomp Off
Variation 3: Split
Practice 3: Split
Variation 4: Double Kick
Practice 4: Double Kick
Variation 1: Break on 1
Practice 1: Break on 1
Variation 2: Stomp Off
Practice 2: Stomp Off
Variation 3: Split
Practice 3: Split
Variation 4: Double Kick
Practice 4: Double Kick
Chapter II: Intermediate Upgrade
Variation 5: Rond
Practice 5: Rond
Variation 6: Stomp Ball Change
Practice 6: Stomp Ball Change
Variation 7: Hook
Practice 7: Hook
Variation 8: Triples
Practice 8: Triples
Variation 9: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 9: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 5: Rond
Variation 6: Stomp Ball Change
Practice 6: Stomp Ball Change
Variation 7: Hook
Practice 7: Hook
Variation 8: Triples
Practice 8: Triples
Variation 9: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 9: Scuff Ball Change
Chapter III: Advanced Footworker
Variation 10: Jump
Practice 10: Jump
Variation 11: Swing, Slap & Slide
Practice 11: Swing, Slap & Slide
Variation 12: Syncopated Turn
Practice 12: Syncopated Turn
Variation 13: Kick Turn
Practice 13: Kick Turn
Variation 14: Back Turn
Practice 14: Back Turn
Chapter IV: Frames6 Lessons
Practice 10: Jump
Variation 11: Swing, Slap & Slide
Practice 11: Swing, Slap & Slide
Variation 12: Syncopated Turn
Practice 12: Syncopated Turn
Variation 13: Kick Turn
Practice 13: Kick Turn
Variation 14: Back Turn
Practice 14: Back Turn
Chapter IV: Frames6 Lessons
Chapter IV: Frames
Frame #1 for Fall Off The Log
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Fall Off The Log
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Fall Off The Log
Practice Frame #3
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Fall Off The Log
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Fall Off The Log
Practice Frame #3
Variation Lab 3 Box Step
Chapter I: Beginners Taste
Box Step
Variation 1: All Triple steps
Practice 1: All Triple steps
Variation 2: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 2: Scuff Ball Change
Variation 3: Kick Ball Change
Practice 3: Kick Ball Change
Variation 1: All Triple steps
Practice 1: All Triple steps
Variation 2: Scuff Ball Change
Practice 2: Scuff Ball Change
Variation 3: Kick Ball Change
Practice 3: Kick Ball Change
Chapter II: Intermediate Upgrade
Variation 4: "Magnet" Turn
Practice 4: "Magnet" Turn
Variation 5: "Jazz" Jump
Practice 5: "Jazz" Jump
Variation 6: Spin & Split
Practice 6: Spin & Split
Variation 7: "Injection" Turn
Practice 7: "Injection" Turn
Practice 4: "Magnet" Turn
Variation 5: "Jazz" Jump
Practice 5: "Jazz" Jump
Variation 6: Spin & Split
Practice 6: Spin & Split
Variation 7: "Injection" Turn
Practice 7: "Injection" Turn
Chapter III: Advanced Footworker
Variation 8: “Mosquito” Turn
Practice 8: “Mosquito” Turn
Variation 9: All Slides
Practice 9: All Slides
Variation 10: "Closing" Slide
Practice 10: "Closing" Slide
Practice 8: “Mosquito” Turn
Variation 9: All Slides
Practice 9: All Slides
Variation 10: "Closing" Slide
Practice 10: "Closing" Slide
Chapter IV: Frames
What are “Frames”?
Frame #1 for Box Step
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Box Step
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Box Step
Practice Frame #3
Frame #1 for Box Step
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Box Step
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Box Step
Practice Frame #3
Variation Lab 4 Charleston
Chapter I: Beginners Taste
How to use Variation Lab
Charleston Basic
Variation 1: Hold on 6
Practice 1: Hold on 6
Variation 2: Skip Forward
Practice 2: Skip Forward
Variation 3: Split
Practice 3: Split
Variation 4: Swinging Rockstep
Practice 4: Swinging Rockstep
Variation 5: Tap on 2
Practice 5: Tap on 2
Charleston Basic
Variation 1: Hold on 6
Practice 1: Hold on 6
Variation 2: Skip Forward
Practice 2: Skip Forward
Variation 3: Split
Practice 3: Split
Variation 4: Swinging Rockstep
Practice 4: Swinging Rockstep
Variation 5: Tap on 2
Practice 5: Tap on 2
Chapter II: Intermediate Upgrade
Variation 6: Slide back
Practice 6: Slide back
Variation 7: “Slap” turn
Practice 7: “Slap” turn
Variation 8: Ball change forward
Practice 8: Ball change forward
Variation 9: Cow tail & Loop
Practice 9: Cow tail & Loop
Variation 10: Brushes
Practice 10: Brushes
Practice 6: Slide back
Variation 7: “Slap” turn
Practice 7: “Slap” turn
Variation 8: Ball change forward
Practice 8: Ball change forward
Variation 9: Cow tail & Loop
Practice 9: Cow tail & Loop
Variation 10: Brushes
Practice 10: Brushes
Chapter III: Advanced Footworker
Variation 11: Rond
Practice 11: Rond
Variation 12: Cross & Slide
Practice 12: Cross & Slide
Variation 13: Double Kick Turn
Practice 13: Double Kick Turn
Variation 14: Ball change to the back
Practice 14: Ball change to the back
Chapter IV: Frames7 Lessons
Practice 11: Rond
Variation 12: Cross & Slide
Practice 12: Cross & Slide
Variation 13: Double Kick Turn
Practice 13: Double Kick Turn
Variation 14: Ball change to the back
Practice 14: Ball change to the back
Chapter IV: Frames7 Lessons
Chapter IV: Frames
What are “Frames”?
Frame #1 for Charleston
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Charleston
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Charleston
Practice Frame #3
Frame #1 for Charleston
Practice Frame #1
Frame #2 for Charleston
Practice Frame #2
Frame #3 for Charleston
Practice Frame #3
Practice Games
Practice Games: Introduction
Introduction to Practice Games
Why Practice & How?
How to use Practice Games course
Why Practice & How?
How to use Practice Games course
Practice Games I: Footwork Games
Game: 4 walls
Practice 4 walls
Tips for "4 walls"
Game: One step. Many pictures
Practice "One step. Many pictures"
Game: Just Kicks
Practice Just Kicks
Game: Deconstruction
Practice Deconstruction
Thoughts on Deconstruction
Game: Marriage
Practice Marriage
Tips for "Marriage"
Game: Elongate a step
Practice Elongation
Practice Elongation (cross step)
Practice Elongation (Faster tempo)
Practice 4 walls
Tips for "4 walls"
Game: One step. Many pictures
Practice "One step. Many pictures"
Game: Just Kicks
Practice Just Kicks
Game: Deconstruction
Practice Deconstruction
Thoughts on Deconstruction
Game: Marriage
Practice Marriage
Tips for "Marriage"
Game: Elongate a step
Practice Elongation
Practice Elongation (cross step)
Practice Elongation (Faster tempo)
Practice Games II: Musicality Games
Game: Swing a note L1
Practice Swing a note L1
Game: Swing a note L2
Practice Swing a note L2
Game: Pause
Practice Pause
Tips on Pause
Practice Pause 2
Game: Phrase Length
Practice Phrase Length
Game: One Step Song
Practice One Step Song
Game: Melody & Rhythm
Practice Melody & Rhythm
Tips on Melody & Rhythm
Practice Swing a note L1
Game: Swing a note L2
Practice Swing a note L2
Game: Pause
Practice Pause
Tips on Pause
Practice Pause 2
Game: Phrase Length
Practice Phrase Length
Game: One Step Song
Practice One Step Song
Game: Melody & Rhythm
Practice Melody & Rhythm
Tips on Melody & Rhythm
Practice Games III: Contrast Games
Introduction to Contrast Games
Game: Even vs Accentuated
Practice Even vs Accentuated
Tips on Even vs Accentuated
Game: Spot vs Travel
Combo for Spot vs Travel
Practice Spot vs Travel
Game: Small vs Big
Practice Small vs Big
Tips on Small vs Big
Game: One vs Many
Combo for One vs Many
Practice One vs Many
Thoughts on One vs Many
Game: Frontal vs Rotational
Practice Frontal vs Rotational
Tips on Frontal vs Rotational
Game: Groove vs Rhythm
Practice Groove vs Rhythm L1
Practice Groove vs Rhythm L2
Thoughts on Groove vs Rhythm
Game: Even vs Accentuated
Practice Even vs Accentuated
Tips on Even vs Accentuated
Game: Spot vs Travel
Combo for Spot vs Travel
Practice Spot vs Travel
Game: Small vs Big
Practice Small vs Big
Tips on Small vs Big
Game: One vs Many
Combo for One vs Many
Practice One vs Many
Thoughts on One vs Many
Game: Frontal vs Rotational
Practice Frontal vs Rotational
Tips on Frontal vs Rotational
Game: Groove vs Rhythm
Practice Groove vs Rhythm L1
Practice Groove vs Rhythm L2
Thoughts on Groove vs Rhythm
WORLD OF ARMS VOL 1
Chapter I: Lines
Welcome to World of Arms
Warm Up
Lesson 1: lines
Practice 1: lines
Lesson 2: Curve to a Line
Practice 2: Curve to a Line
Lesson 3: Posing
Practice 3: Posing
Lesson 4: Fingers
Practice 4: Fingers
Warm Up
Lesson 1: lines
Practice 1: lines
Lesson 2: Curve to a Line
Practice 2: Curve to a Line
Lesson 3: Posing
Practice 3: Posing
Lesson 4: Fingers
Practice 4: Fingers
Chapter II: Scapula
Lesson 5: Scapula
Practice 5: Scapula
Lesson 6: Scapula & Elbow
Practice 6: Scapula & Elbow
Lesson 7: Scapula, Elbow, Wrist
Practice 7: Scapula, Elbow, Wrist
Practice 5: Scapula
Lesson 6: Scapula & Elbow
Practice 6: Scapula & Elbow
Lesson 7: Scapula, Elbow, Wrist
Practice 7: Scapula, Elbow, Wrist
Chapter III: Gesture
Lesson 8: Gesture to Dance
Practice 8: Gesture to Dance
Lesson 9: "Speaking" Gesture
Practice 9: "Speaking" Gesture
Practice 8: Gesture to Dance
Lesson 9: "Speaking" Gesture
Practice 9: "Speaking" Gesture
WORLD OF ARMS VOL 2
Chapter I: Texture
Welcome to World of Arms
Warm Up
Lesson 1: Tension (Density)
Practice 1: Tension
Lesson 2: Relaxation (Floating)
Practice 2: Relaxation
Warm Up
Lesson 1: Tension (Density)
Practice 1: Tension
Lesson 2: Relaxation (Floating)
Practice 2: Relaxation
Chapter II: Dynamics
Lesson 3: Slo-mo
Tip: why dynamics are important
Practice 3: Slo-mo (level 1)
Tip: Why Practice Slo-mo
Practice 3: Slo-mo (level 2)
Lesson 4: Fractionating
Tip: on fractionating
Practice 4: Fractionating
Lesson 5: Speed
Practice 5: Speed
Tip: why dynamics are important
Practice 3: Slo-mo (level 1)
Tip: Why Practice Slo-mo
Practice 3: Slo-mo (level 2)
Lesson 4: Fractionating
Tip: on fractionating
Practice 4: Fractionating
Lesson 5: Speed
Practice 5: Speed
WORLD OF ARMS VOL 3
Chapter I: Touch
Welcome to World of Arms
Warm Up
Introduction to Touching
Lesson 1: Touching Shoulders
Practice 1: Touching Shoulders
Practice 1: Touching Shoulder (faster)
Lesson 2: Touching Body
Practice 2: Touching Free Improv
Lesson 3: Touching Face
Practice 3: Touching Face
Tip: On Touching Face
Lesson 4: Touching Outside
Practice 4: Touching Outside
Combo: Touch (part 1)
Combo Practice: Touch (part 1)
Tip: on Combo Touch (part 1)
Combo: Touch (part 2)
Combo Practice: Touch (part 2)
Combo: Touch (full)
Combo Practice: Touch (full)
Warm Up
Introduction to Touching
Lesson 1: Touching Shoulders
Practice 1: Touching Shoulders
Practice 1: Touching Shoulder (faster)
Lesson 2: Touching Body
Practice 2: Touching Free Improv
Lesson 3: Touching Face
Practice 3: Touching Face
Tip: On Touching Face
Lesson 4: Touching Outside
Practice 4: Touching Outside
Combo: Touch (part 1)
Combo Practice: Touch (part 1)
Tip: on Combo Touch (part 1)
Combo: Touch (part 2)
Combo Practice: Touch (part 2)
Combo: Touch (full)
Combo Practice: Touch (full)
Chapter II: Caress
Lesson 5: Caress The Body
Practice 5: Caress The Body
Tip: On Caress The Body
Lesson 6: Caress the Face
Practice 6: Caress the Face
Lesson 7: Caress the Arms
Practice 7: Caress the Arms
Tip: On Caress the Arms
Combo: Caress (part 1)
Combo Practice: Caress (part 1)
Combo: Caress (part 2)
Combo Practice: Caress (part 2)
Tip: on Combo Caress
Combo: Caress (full)
Combo Practice: Caress (full)
Practice 5: Caress The Body
Tip: On Caress The Body
Lesson 6: Caress the Face
Practice 6: Caress the Face
Lesson 7: Caress the Arms
Practice 7: Caress the Arms
Tip: On Caress the Arms
Combo: Caress (part 1)
Combo Practice: Caress (part 1)
Combo: Caress (part 2)
Combo Practice: Caress (part 2)
Tip: on Combo Caress
Combo: Caress (full)
Combo Practice: Caress (full)
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