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  • Hi there.

  • I'm Nancy Hitzig, creative director for Dance for VE Day.

  • Brought to you by English Heritage.

  • Many of you joined me earlier today to learn a solo Lindy hop routine As we commemorate and reflect on the 75th anniversary since the end of the Second World War, English Heritage wanted to do something to brighten this day at home and to help everyone commemorate the special anniversary.

  • If we can't send swing dance experts to you in person, at least we can do this collective performance together in a moment.

  • We'll do a quick dance through for those who missed the lesson earlier.

  • And then I'll be joined by my fellow dancers and we'll dive right in.

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  • One last one triple kick.

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  • 123 123 Mass Arrest our Charleston.

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  • Even listen to my version.

  • Paddle around six from the top 8123456 17 1 time.

  • But you can give me a sign.

  • Triple kick.

  • Here we go.

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  • 1231 23 mess around Charleston one.

  • One way to more way.

  • Paddle around.

  • We do four.

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  • Other way last time.

  • Go for a while from the top 81234567812345678 Last one, three kicks.

  • One to see.

  • 12 three.

  • 123 That's around.

  • Go for a walk.

  • Charleston.

  • Here we go.

  • And Hey, yeah, Two more.

  • He's going paddle around two more times.

  • Last time.

  • Get ready for our finish.

  • Pick up your right foot, Cross it over your left and turn to finish.

  • Yeah, the oh, say, step aside, partner.

  • It's my day.

  • Bend an ear.

  • Listen to my version.

  • A really silent Tennessee excursion we owe.

  • Well, I've got my face just to travel.

  • Thio, you leave the Pennsylvania station bout a quarter for read a magazine and then you're in Baltimore dinner in the diner night.

  • Nothing could be farther than to have your having X in Carolina.

  • When you hear the whistle along with me to the bar, then you know the Tennessee is not very far shovel.

  • Of course, you gotta keep it rolling.

  • Woo woo Chattanooga.

  • There you wait.

  • She's gonna cry until time that I'll never role.

  • So Chattanooga Thio.

  • I knew that You okay, e Thank you for sharing a bit of swing time spirit with us.

  • And on behalf of everyone in English heritage and my fellow dancers be well, stay safe and keep dancing.

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