About Lindy Hop

Lindy Hop is a partnered swing dance that developed alongside jazz music in Harlem in the late 1920s and 30s. It is primarily a social dance, which means that a specific partner isn't needed. Instead, we learn lead and follow techniques that allow us to dance with as many people as possible.

In addition to dancing socially, there is also a rich culture of performance and competition in the Lindy Hop world. Here are two examples of the dance:

This is the most famous Lindy Hop routine. It's from the 1941 movie Hellzapoppin', and features Whitey's Lindy Hoppers.

This is a 2007 performance by Skye Humphries and Frida Segerdahl, two of the most well-known and loved contemporary Lindy Hoppers.

Today, Lindy Hop communities exist all over the world. They are vibrant and growing, and the dance is constantly evolving. It shows that jazz music and social dance are still relevant. This dance isn't an anachronism, but a living art form and community.