BEYOND THE STEPS
How to Teach Lindy Hop with Integrity
Moves fade. Meaning lasts.
Teach with depth, confidence, and cultural respect.
YOU ALREADY KNOW THE MOVES
YOU MIGHT EVEN BE TEACHING THEM, BUT...
You worry about getting it wrong when talking about history or culture.
You want to give students more than just steps, but feel unsure how.
You know Lindy Hop is more than patterns, but you’re not sure how to share that meaning without misrepresenting.
This course gives you tools (not rules) to plan, teach, and talk about culture with care so your classes feel alive, grounded and unforgettable.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Odysseus Bailer
Odysseus has been part of the Lindy Hop and Blues dancing scene for over 20 years.
Since 2016, he’s been one of the leading voices calling for a shift in how we approach these dances; away from “just steps” and toward a deeper appreciation of their Black American cultural roots.
A cultural bridge-builder, Odysseus teaches Lindy Hop and Blues through the lens of Black American values, practices, and traditions.
In 2022, he released “A Blueprint For Cultural Inclusion: A Guideline for Instructors Teaching Black American Cultural Music and Dance Forms" — the first document of its kind created as a reference for the Lindy Hop and Blues dance community. This course builds on that work, taking its principles to a new level and transforming them into a guided learning experience for teachers.
YOUR INVESTMENT:
Access to all recorded video lessons
Access to the private learning community with Odysseus for discussion and peer support
Recording of all Live Sessions
4 Live sessions with Odysseus
Extra resources (articles, podcasts, videos) curated by Odysseus
$150 USD
$75 USD
Until September 15th
For only $55 USD, you'll get:
Access to all recorded video lessons
Recording of all Live Sessions
List of sources for further education about Black American Culture
Homework tasks to put into practice what you learn
All course material will be available until October 1st 2026
FAQs
Do I need to be an experienced teacher to join?
Not at all. This course is designed for dancers who are already teaching or preparing to teach. If you have the basics of Lindy Hop down and a desire to guide others responsibly, you’ll find value here.
Is this course only for Lindy Hop teachers?
It’s rooted in Lindy Hop, but Blues and Jazz instructors will also benefit. The focus is on how to teach dance in ways that honor Black American culture, so the lessons are bigger than one style.