At 50 years old, i have never learned how to dance. This looks like a good place to start.

I am here because my neighbors asked my wife and I over to swing.  It looks like fun.   I hope we get the moves right.  Thanks

Bruv, this was the very first swing dance video I found in Dec 2023. I had gone to a banquet, people were swing dancing, and I never had taken a single lesson in my life, dancing was not on my bingo card. I saw the swing dancing and I said, that's the kind of dancing I am interested in. This is the video that kicked off all my swing dancing, I have taken tons of lessons and gone to tons of dances and this video was the start of it all. I still feel this video is very solid for anyone else watching, I'm even  a bit nostalgiac about it. Swing dance has to be one of the most inviting, welcoming group. Early on, I threw my ego out the window and went by gut feel that fun was the core to learning swing dancing, and that one rule worked. do 2x or more dancing at dances than taking lessons - use lessons to bolster what you figure out on the dance floor. I learned to not sweat it if I messed things up - more experienced followers were really patient and constructive. Now, one of my favorite things at a dance is dancng with totally inexperienced dancers - I mean this is their first time. You can show them the 6 ct that they can dance with all night long and have total fun. They are so appreciative, too. I am actually getting into "experienced" level classes and the learning is taking off faster. Learning to learn. I couldn't even keep the 6 count 5 months ago, so get yourself started, and do all the dancing you can. Don't worry, relax, you will learn fastest with that mindset - I've met dozens of what are now great friends within a 2 hour radius of where I live. Cheers!

That is the exact rock ‘n roll step I did in the 50’s and 60’s. I was lucky that my parents gave me dance lessons including ballroom dancing which meant I was always on the dance floor but I married a man who was a terrible dancer, I tried to teach him but he had no rhythm at all, so I gave up with him, he just didn’t ever get it.

You should dance with the music so that we will apply the dance to the  steps. We learned the steps but we don't know how to apply when music is already there.

Explained in a very clear and simple manner. A good teacher!

My late wife and I had 6 lessons, almost exactly like this....we then jived all over the world, on cruise ships, in the street....hear music, 🕺 💃

First lesson in dance is to have respect for your partner
That being the case the first thing you should have done was to introduce the young lady who by the way is absolutely gorgeous

This is the first time, after many failures, that I actually understand and can do the steps.  Thank you for brilliant simplicity in teaching!

Excellent teacher !!!!

I love the way you teach. You break it down so small but its not patronizing. I don't feel like I'm being made fun of for not knowing or being scared, just slowly being brought of my stiff shell. Especially with how much effort and movement you put into such tiny steps, it shows me how there's already room to do more even in steps so small. I can have something to work on, even if all I know are small bits. As someone who has desperately been wanting to learn to dance for years and I have to learn it all alone in my room, its appreciated more than you know. <3

I am so happy to have found your dance  class videos. Thank you!😊💕

Simplest instructions I’ve seen👏👏👏

very  simple, very easy, love the way you teach !!

What a wonderful teacher. You're a genius 🙏👌👋

This guy is really a great teacher. I studied ballet, and my teacher trained with the Joffrey, but I think this teacher is even better.  This is a great way to start, with all entry level training.

WOW the best teacher :)

You are the best!!! Mr.Astakhov!!!

A great way to socialize and shed your inhibitions,and fun way to exercise without the pain.

I love the way you teach.  You're brilliant.