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Video: Jojo Jackson and Dax Hock demo the Tranky Doo

February 13th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Now that you’re read a bit of what Jojo has to say, why not check out her dancing? This is her and Dax Hock demonstrating the Tranky Doo - a dance loaded with classic vernacular jazz steps. How many can you name?

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5 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Gidget // Feb 13, 2008 at 8:43 am

    That’s really cool! What a fun dance! I’m pretty sure I saw parts of the Shim Sham and also the Big Apple in there…

  • 2 Amberlynn // Feb 13, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Yes, there were steps that happen in the Shim Sham and the Big Apple! Good eye. Many of the vernacular jazz steps are found in many different dances. Do you know any names of the moves?

  • 3 Garry // Feb 14, 2008 at 10:17 am

    do you notice how Dax and JoJo seem to just glide while doing this dance?

  • 5 Gidget // Jun 11, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    I watched this when you first posted it, but I was just watching it again because I’m choreographing a solo swing dance and I needed more moves! Garry is right, Dax and JoJo do the dance so smoothly. I love their shorty georges! I don’t know the names of all their moves, but I sure got some to put in my dance!

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