How to Swing Dance: East Coast Swing & Jitterbug for Beginners

In this swing dance for beginners lesson, Brian B and Miss Megan from Social Dance Online teach you the 3 easy moves that make up Jitterbug and East Coast Swing, so you can hit the dance floor with confidence by the end of this video. ✅ Learn the basic Jitterbug footwork: Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick ✅ Master the Outside Turn and Inside Turn for both leaders and followers ✅ Add the Hammerlock and Cuddle positions for that polished look ✅ Discover how East Coast Swing changes the timing to Triple Step, Triple Step, Rock Step ✅ Clear breakdowns for both leaders and followers at every step Whether you're learning beginner swing dance steps for a wedding, a social event, or just for fun, this jitterbug dance tutorial walks you through every move with slow demonstrations from multiple angles. You'll go from zero to dancing a full East Coast Swing basic routine in under 8 minutes. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction 0:19 — Basic Jitterbug Footwork (Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick) 1:48 — Outside Turn: Leader's Steps 2:22 — Outside Turn: Follower's Steps 2:45 — Inside Turn 3:06 — The Hammerlock Position 4:05 — The Cuddle Position 5:53 — East Coast Swing Timing (Triple Step, Triple Step, Rock Step) 🔷See our FULL Video Library🔷 ➡ https://socialdanceonline.com/videos ✅ Best Practice Songs (Ballroom, Country & Swing) https://danceonline.lpages.co/social-... 📕 Teacher Training 👉 Teach group classes & grow your dance community https://teachsocialdance.com/ See you on the dance floor! Brian B & Ms. Megan #SwingDance #Jitterbug #Eastcoastswing #DanceForBeginners