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Top Notch team routine from ILHC: Swinging to Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five”! (video)

Posted on September 4, 2009 by

 

Here's a final video from the 2009 International Lindy Hop Championships that I wanted to share.  This is by the Swedish team "Top Notch." Although this only got fifth place, I thought it was artistic, inventive, entertaining and very difficult.  They used the space well, had a variety of formations, and showed tremendous musicality.

The difficulty of dancing to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" can not be overemphasized. Written in the very esoteric 5/4 time, traditional lindy hop, which is danced typically to four beat / eight count rhythms, just should not work here. And yet, Top Notch just totally kills this section and makes it look effortless.  I can't imagine trying to lindy to that song.

And then they transition to a killer swing song to show off their swingout, charleston, and aerials skills.  I love the Thriller choreo toward the end!  Very impressive stuff.

1 thought on “Top Notch team routine from ILHC: Swinging to Dave Brubeck’s “Take Five”! (video)”

  1. The Riz says:
    September 9, 2009 at 9:42 am

    What? Lindy in 5? DISQUALIFIED! Oh wait, we’re not at ALHC.

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