Boogie Back, Shorty George

There's been some exciting news in my Lindy world this week. After three months of gentle persuading, Paul finally agreed to go to a class with me. Yey! A new cycle of classes began at Wild Times this week & Paul very valiantly agreed to come along if I'd accompany him. He only needed one fortifying shot to steady his nerves at a nearby polish vodka bar beforehand & did really, really great as I knew he would. Well done Paul!

It was a pretty scary day for me too as Anne & I went to our first intermediate Lindy Hop class. Can't believe we've been learning for three months now & have finished the beginners course. At my Wednesday night class last week we finished learning the Shim Sham with the final & notoriously difficult move, the shorty George. Have a look here for a great clip of Rita Hayworth & Fred Astaire executing it with style, and here for some footage of Shorty George himself with his partner Big Bea. You'll see how they got their names. Enjoy...