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I think learning jazz steps first helps a lot in learning jazz routines since these are the basic elements.
Steps list:
Overview
Created in the middle of 1941, the California Routine is one of the most pervasive and recognizable Lindy Hop routines. Originally choreographed in the middle of 1941, the California Routine represents one of Frankie Manning’s interpretations of Jumpin’ at the Woodside. Created for the movie Hellzapoppin’, the routine featured for couples, all members of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, and begins as the last of their solos end. Although it wasn’t the first routine to hit the big screen, it represented a step towards the increased professionalism of lindy hoppers because of the requirements that Frankie Manning placed on himself as the choreographer and the demanding practice schedule placed on the all of the dancers. This routine helped to establish lindy hoppers as more than filler for more established types of entertainers. The California Routine, preserved in the film Hellzapoppin’ is an essential part of Lindy Hop history and a great way to learn about partnered Lindy Hop routines.
Source: http://atomicballroom.com/knowledge-base/dance-styles/California-Routine.php California Routine Road Map (reference)
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Source: http://swungover.wordpress.com/2011/09/12/pinning-down-the-california-routine/ Demo VideosOverviewShim Sham Road Map
Here is the road map to the Shim Sham (the steps are done in this order). Click on the name of the Step to see a breakdown and to learn more about its history. Except where noted, each step takes one bar (8 Counts).
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"Freeze": Everyone stops dead in their tracks "Dance": Everyone resumes normal dancing at the top of the next bar "Slow Motion": Dancers take two bars to do an 8- count move. "Change Partners": Switch partners and keep dancing The Leader may also suggest specific Lindy steps to be performed --- "Mirror Charleston", "Swingout", etc. Source: http://www.jitterbuzz.com/less7.html#ARTI Songs for Shim Sham (Usually)
Source: http://www-cs-students.stanford.edu/~thait/swingkids/shim-sham.html Video Instructions
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With music & steps
Full routine
Frankie Manning's performance
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