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Classic Line Dances for Seniors and Beginners

Classic Line Dances for Seniors and Beginners — video by Jenny McClendon Play · 37:44

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Physical therapist Jenny McClendon teaches six line dances - Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Boot Scootin' Boogie, Watermelon Crawl, Boogie Shoes and Cotton Eye Joe - each slowly, then to the music, often with her back to the camera so you can copy her. Great for joining in at parties.

  • 38 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Line dance

Good forHealthy ageingDancing for fun

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  1. Cupid Shuffle: learn the steps slowly, copying her as she dances with her back to the camera. 0:34
  2. Cupid Shuffle danced through to the music. 2:52
  3. Electric Slide: learn the steps slowly, following her as she shows each part. 6:40
  4. Electric Slide danced through to the music, repeating the pattern. 9:05
  5. Boot Scootin' Boogie: learn the steps slowly, with her back to the camera so you can copy. 12:56
  6. Boot Scootin' Boogie danced through to the music. 17:23
  7. Watermelon Crawl: learn the steps slowly, with her back to the camera so you can copy. 20:27
  8. Watermelon Crawl danced through to the music. 24:03
  9. Boogie Shoes: learn the steps slowly, with her back to the camera so you can copy. 27:00
  10. Boogie Shoes danced through to the music. 31:53
  11. Cotton Eye Joe: learn the steps slowly, with her back to the camera so you can copy. 34:00
  12. Cotton Eye Joe danced through to the music to finish. 36:36

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

What it works Whole body

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movessteps, kicks and quarter turns
  • Knees movessteps, grapevines, heel touches, kicks
  • Ankles & feet movesstepping, heel-toe and turns

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. This video was harder to rate from its talk and pictures, so treat it as a rougher guide. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Jenny McClendon; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety