Lindy HopLindy hop is a rhythmic, improvised dance that grew out of Charleston in the 20's and 30's. It's danced to swing-era jazz, and vintage lindy hop clips can be seen in many movie clips from the 30's, 40's, and 50's. It has an 8-count basic, called the swingout, and is enjoyed today by dancers of all ages!
While lindy hop grew famous for the incredible air-steps made famous by Whitey's Lindy Hoppers (see video below), today there are a whole range of subtle, musical, connection-oriented moves that never require two feet off the floor (see other video below). There are still some incredible air-steps happening in competitions and performances today, but as exciting as choreography is, what really drives us is solid social dancing, which is just what we teach! Our next Lindy Hop Crash Course is September 11th, at 2pm. |
 Dan Rosenthal and Ellen Huffman (New Orleans, LA) at Dayton Swing Smackdown 2011 |
Lindy Hop Routine in 1941 |
Lindy Hop Routine in 2007 |
