Lindy Hop
The Dance That Defines the Swing Era
Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the
African-American communities in Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has
evolved since then. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that
preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based
on jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston. It is frequently described as a
jazz dance and is a member of the swing dance family.
Lindy Hop today is danced as a
social dance , as a competitive dance, as a
performance dance, and in classes, workshops, and camps. Partners may
dance alone or together, with improvisation a
central part of social dancing and many performance and competition
pieces.