Big band basic dance steps...any advice?

You don't want much, do you? Just learn foxtrot, quickstep, and a couple of the swing dances in one easy lesson? Why not throw in waltz, polka, and rumba while you're at it? I'd suggest ballroom lessons, at a rate of about a hundred hours a day, as a good starter.

It's overly optimistic, but if you could go to http://www.ballroomdancers.com/Dances and get a vague idea of the quarter turns in quickstep, that and a good prayer would be a good place to start.

Big Band Dancing

Do the jitterbug which is the six count step that came out of Lindy Hop. It was actually a rest dance for Lindy Hoppers to catch their breath with in between Lindy Hopping. You step on your left for two counts (which you can break down to toe -1, heel - 2) then step on your right for the next two counts. For the last two counts (5, 6) you step back with your left and rock forward on your right. Basically one count per foot on those last two counts and don't step back very far. Your partner does the same thing, but she starts on her right foot and mirrors your footwork. The major problem will that you need to learn the turns which you lead the lady into and that takes some learning. If you can't find a swing society near you then try watching Youtube. Some great footage there. Dance with older dames, they appreciate any male willing to dance and are usually a great source of learning dance moves.

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Big band basic dance steps...any advice?

This weekend, I'll be attending my great uncle's 80th birthday party in Chicago. His children are throwing it, and they're going all out--orchestra, jackets, ties, dresses..the whole nine yards. Uncle Bob's a fan of big band music, so that's gonna be the theme. I'm taking...