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Lindy hop is an African American vernacular dance that evolved in New York City in the late 1920s and early 1930s. It was an organic fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development, but was predominantly based on jazz, tap, breakaway and charleston. Lindy hop co-evolved with jazz music and is a member of the swing dance family. It is frequently described as a jazz or street dance.
In its development lindy hop combined elements of both solo and partner dancing by using the movements and improvisation of African dances along with the formal 8-count structure of European partner dances. This is most clearly illustrated in lindy's basic step, the swingout. In this step's open position each dancer improvises alone, and in its closed position men and women dance together — a practice usually forbidden in African dances.
'Revived' in the 1980s by European and American dance historians, lindy hop is now popular today throughout the developed world.
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I favorited a YouTube video -- Lindy Hop - Hellzapoppin (1941) http://bit.ly/jlucK
martinhavictor (martinha) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:51:14 -0000
I favorited a YouTube video -- Lindy Hop - Hellzapoppin (1941) http://bit.ly/jlucK
I can't stand Paolo Nutini but his new song makes me want to go lindy-hopping. I wish I knew how to lindy-hop. Sad face.
carrryn (Caryn) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:23:46 -0000
I can't stand Paolo Nutini but his new song makes me want to go lindy-hopping. I wish I knew how to lindy-hop. Sad face.
@yureee you still doing the lindy hop and stuff?
cmitch419 (Chris Mitchell) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:04:33 -0000
@yureee you still doing the lindy hop and stuff?
@thepioneerwoman Just Jane Lynch doing the lindy hop.
ellembee (lmb) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:52:12 -0000
@thepioneerwoman Just Jane Lynch doing the lindy hop.
i've just finished my first lindy hop lesson!sooooo exciting!:)
bebop_lila (lila) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:55:57 -0000
i've just finished my first lindy hop lesson!sooooo exciting!:)
Had a blast swing dancing! Lindy Hop... Not as easy! My back is hurting so bad I want to cry. Time for some wine and vicodin please!!!
Yay4jelloshots (Michelle ) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:21:59 -0000
Had a blast swing dancing! Lindy Hop... Not as easy! My back is hurting so bad I want to cry. Time for some wine and vicodin please!!!
American Lindy Hop Championships - Provides information about the championships and its regional contests.
Ants in the Pants Dance Company - Lindy Hop and Balboa information and classes with dancers Marty Lau and Jen Urich.
Archives of Early Lindy Hop - Articles on the history and music of the era, biographies of key players in the dance's development. Includes shop and links.
Meta Description: [ Swing dance started with the Lindy Hop. Learn swing dance history through vintage films and dancers like Frankie Manning and Norma Miller. Top swing dance videos and Lindy Hop videos can be ordered., Lindy Hop, born in the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, was the first swing dance. Learn swing dance his... ]
Arizona Swing Network - Event listings, class information, discussion board, photos, links.
Meta Description: [ AZ lindy hop, az swing dancing ]
Beantown 2005 - Annual event held in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA. Includes schedules, history, photo albums, fees and information about registration.
Meta Description: [ Beantown Lindy Hop Summer Camp 2005: choose either the weekend Mini-Camp in conjunction with the Northeast Lindy Hop Championships June 23-25, 2006; the full week Camp June 26-July 2, 2006; or both. Dedicated to Lindy Hop (the original form of Swing Dancing/Jitterbug) with classes, social dancing... ]
Camp Hollywood - Annual Los Angeles dance camp focusing on Hollywood or Dean Collins style. Offers schedule, merchandise, online registration, instructor and band list, and photos.
Charm City Swing - Lindy Hop lessons and open dancing in Baltimore. Also includes online videos.
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Colorado Swing Dance Network - The place to learn about current venues, events and classes.
Crazylegs Lindy Hop - Information about classes and events in Western Massachusetts.
Meta Description: [ CrazyLegs stokes the flames of Lindy Hop (Swing) in the Five College area in Western Massachusetts. ]
Denver Lindy Exchange - Information and registration for this annual event.
Diga Diga Doo - Class and event information in Melbourne Australia.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Diga Diga Doo. Melbourne, Australia's Swing dancing / dance & Lindy Hop People, Melbourne, Australia's Swing dance and Lindy Hop, event People. DigaDigaDoo ]
Four on the Floor - Austin-based Lindy Hop group offering regular classes, workshops, events and photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ Four on the Floor, Austin's premier swing and lindy hop dance studio, features Austin's most experienced instructors. We teach Jazz Era dances with a modern twist: balboa, charleston, lindy, etc. ]
Hep Jen - Information about this dancer and DJ based in San Francisco and currently working nationwide.
Meta Description: [ Meet Hep Jen: Swing dancer, performer, teacher, and swing DJ in San Francisco. ]
HepTown - Class and event information, and even a Floozie hair club, in the Öresund´s area of sourthern Denmark, Sweeden, and Copenhagen.
Houston Swing Dance Society - Swing dance events with classes, live music, workshops, and camps. Learn lindy hop, jive, shag, balboa, swing, and other American folk dances.
Meta Description: [ Houston Swing Dance Society Non-profit swing and lindy classes events ]
How 2 Dance - A video collection of lindy hop moves, beginner and intermediate.
Jitterbug Junction - Lindy troupe.
Jitterbugs New Zealand - Studio based in Auckland. General information, news, timetable, teachers, calendar, photographs, and links.
Jumpin' at the AachenSide - Lindy Hop related information for dancers in Germany: partys, workshops, music, dance partner search
Jungle Swing Productions - Classes, dances and events in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Newsletter and photos.
Meta Description: [ Information on swing dance classes and swing dancing in Vancouver, B.C. Learn Lindy Hop, Balboa and other great Swing Dances with Jungle Swing. These are the original and still the best swing dances! Live the energy. ]
Learn to Blues Dance - Information about Blues style Lindy Hop, as well as information about St. Louis area instructors Heidi Charlie.
Meta Description: [ If you want to learn more about Blues dance, let us help you out. Heidi & Charlie regularly travel to other cities to teach workshops in Swing, Lindy Hop, and Blues. Contact us about teaching a workshop in your area. ]
Lindy Exchange Homepage - A calendar of all upcoming lindy hop weekends, including exchanges, camps, and special events all over the world.
Lindy Hop Solent - Lindy hop dance classes and events in the Solent area of Southern England, UK.
Meta Description: [ Lindyhop dance classes in the solent area (Portsmouth and Isle of Wight) ]
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing - Classes and events in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Meta Description: [ Information
and links for lindy hop swing dancers in Hampton
Roads Virginia. ]
Lindy in the Park - Outdoor swing dancing in Golden Gate Park.
Meta Description: [ The original San Francisco Lindy in the Park - outdoor Swing Dancing in Golden Gate Park. Includes history, photos, bios, links and resources ]
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Lindy Link - Classes and events in Severna Park and Frederick, Maryland.
Lindy Week Review - Dancer's guide to the Washington, DC area, including a calendar, a vintage shopping directory, music reviews, and a retro living primer.
Meta Description: [ Guide to Lindy Hop, Swing music, dancing, vintage clothes and Retro Lifestyle in Washington DC ]
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LindyWeb Belgium - Reference for courses and parties, with photos and video fragments.
Lithuanian Lindy Hop - Discussion forum.
Louisville Swing Dance Society - Calendar of local events and class information.
New Move of the Week - Free. Changes every Sunday. Includes online video and detailed text descriptions.
Northern California Lindy Society - Non-profit organization promotes Lindy Hop through workshops and special events; also offers links to area instructors, dance event photos and other related resources such as bands and clothing.
Meta Description: [ The Northern California Lindy Hop Society is a non-profit group dedicated to promoting the American dance form known as the Lindy Hop ]
Nottingham Swing Dance Society - List of area classes, workshops, and dances.
Meta Description: [ Happy-Feet.org.uk - the Home of Nottingham Swing Dance Society where we hold a regular Tuesday Swing Dance class at the Festival Inn, Trowell from 7:45pm ]
One2Swing Pasadena - Classes, workshops, videos, and other information about Ben Yau and Sheri Kang.
Meta Description: [ Based in Pasadena California (Southern California), Ben and Sheri love dancing and teaching Lindy Hop and Swing Dancing! Want lessons? Want to know where to go swing dancing? This is the right place! ]
Savoy Central - Focuses on the early social Jazz dances of Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, and Charleston. Offers calendar of events, class schedule, Swing Shop and a Dance Terms page.
Meta Description: [ Our mission at Savoy Central is to teach, demonstrate, and further develop social jazz dance in New York. These dances thrived in a society that permitted such freedoms of expression. Today, these dances still allow for creativity and innovation as they continue to evolve and grow. We hope you wi... ]
Savoy Swing Club - Washington state area Lindy Hop group offering a calendar of events, a performance group, member information and related links.
Sommer and Dorry - Based in Baltimore, teach and perform worldwide. Includes videos, photos, and free online instruction.
Swing 46 - New York City jazz and supper club featuring online menu, reservations, live bands and nightly dancing onsite.
Meta Description: [ New Yorks only all Swing Jazz and Supper Club located on resturant row in Manhattan. Live music and dancing every night including a free dance lesson. ]
Swing Dance Brisbane - Australian Lindy Hop group offering dance events, information, instruction and photos.
Meta Description: [ welcome to Swing Dance Brisbane, the home of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia's fast-growing swing scene. Our website will help you discover why we're so passionate about swing dancing, swing music and swing people! Check our current schedule of dance classes and social events to see how you can j... ]
Swing Patrol Ringwood - Lindy hop venue and lessons in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne with teachers Jake and Naomi.
Swingsation Queensland - Class and dance information in Queensland, Australia. Hollywood Savoy style.
Meta Description: [ Swingsation is one of Australia's newest Swing dance schools. Estabished in 2004 and based in Queensland Christine will ensure your Swing experience is a hip and happenin', groovin' time! Come and join other Swing and Lindy loving people in their energetic swing classes from the Gold Coast to Bri... ]
The Jam Cellar - Weekly swing dance event held in Vienna, Virginia. Run by dancers, for dancers.
Meta Description: [ Swing Dance Venue in Vienna, VA ]
The Tickle Toe Hep Cats - Offers dance lessons and regular training sessions in lindy hop and boogie-woogie. In English and German.
Utah Swing - Information on swing dance instruction, DJs, a list of places to dance, and a peformance troupe.
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