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What is Lindy Hop? Lindy Hop was so named after Charles Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927, when the newspaper headline read: "LINDY HOPS THE ATLANTIC". Although it is called the Lindy Hop, the dance has no "hop" in it, just a constant rhythmic 8-count "pulse" to help you keep time. It is smooth and solid. Lindy Hop is a social dance. Partners are connected smoothly and gently to each other, while relating closely to the music, in feeling, improvisation and phrasing. The core tempo range is 120-180 beats per minute. Lindy Hop, also known as Jitterbug, is the authentic Afro-Euro-American Swing dance. It is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music -- from the late 20's hot Jazz to the early 40's Big Bands. Just as Jazz combines European and African musical origins, Lindy Hop draws on African and European dance traditions. The embracing hold, and the turns from Europe, the breakaway and solid, earthy body posture from Africa. The dance evolved along with the new swing music, based on earlier dances such as the Charleston and the Black Bottom, in Harlem.

What is Lindy Hop?

Lindy Hop was so named after Charles Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927, when the newspaper headline read: "LINDY HOPS THE ATLANTIC".

Although it is called the Lindy Hop, the dance has no "hop" in it, just a constant rhythmic 8-count "pulse" to help you keep time. It is smooth and solid.

Lindy Hop is a social dance. Partners are connected smoothly and gently to each other, while relating closely to the music, in feeling, improvisation and phrasing. The core tempo range is 120-180 beats per minute.

Lindy Hop, also known as Jitterbug, is the authentic Afro-Euro-American Swing dance. It is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music -- from the late 20's hot Jazz to the early 40's Big Bands. Just as Jazz combines European and African musical origins, Lindy Hop draws on African and European dance traditions. The embracing hold, and the turns from Europe, the breakaway and solid, earthy body posture from Africa. The dance evolved along with the new swing music, based on earlier dances such as the Charleston and the Black Bottom, in Harlem.


Lindy Hop Lessons in Toronto: •Odd Socks – Lindy Hop, Peabody, Charleston, 19th century, Ragtime, Waltz, Polka, Tricks, Air Steps •Luluhop– Lindy Hop, Charleston •Bees Knees Dance Study – Lindy Hop, Charleston, Swing Era and 20s Jazz •Swingin' Out – Toronto's Queer Lindy Hop and Swing Dance Club


Really cool Lindy Hop film and video footage:: • Vintage footage – The Groovie Movie, Jive, Jitterbug and Hellzapoppin • Black Bottom – A dance which became popular in the 1920s, during the period known as the Flapper era. • Swing Rueda – A round dance that shares moves with Lindy Hop. it is named for it's similarity to the Salsa Rueda. A caller yells out the next move as the follows travel around the circle dancing one or more moves with each lead. • Texas Tommy Swing – Earliest known film footage of swing dancing - a silent film showing the Texas Tommy or Texas Tommy Swing circa 1914 in California.

Really cool Lindy Hop film and video footage::

• Vintage footage – The Groovie Movie, Jive, Jitterbug and Hellzapoppin

• Black Bottom – A dance which became popular in the 1920s, during the period known as the Flapper era.

• Swing Rueda – A round dance that shares moves with Lindy Hop. it is named for it's similarity to the Salsa Rueda. A caller yells out the next move as the follows travel around the circle dancing one or more moves with each lead.

• Texas Tommy Swing – Earliest known film footage of swing dancing - a silent film showing
the Texas Tommy or Texas Tommy Swing circa 1914 in California.


What Not to Wear •Fragrance – More & more people are sensitive to fragrances. Wearing very strong fragrance will make people less likely to want to dance with you again. •High-Heeled or Hard Soled Shoes – Lindy Hop is a very energetic dance. While on the dance floor it's very easy to step on someone. Flatter, soft-soled shoes are less likely to hurt them. What To Wear •Deodorant – Hygiene is very important on the dance floor. It's no fun dancing with someone who smells bad! •Comfortable Clothes & Shoes – Wear loose, breathable clothes. Many people even bring a few changes of shirts. Running shoes & Jazz Runners are very popular. Make sure your shoes will stay on your feet, ei, No sandals. For all your dance wear needs visit – http://www.malabar.net

What Not to Wear

•Fragrance – More & more people are sensitive to fragrances. Wearing very strong fragrance will make people less likely to want to dance with you again.

•High-Heeled or Hard Soled Shoes – Lindy Hop is a very energetic dance. While on the dance floor it's very easy to step on someone. Flatter, soft-soled shoes are less likely to hurt them.

What To Wear

•Deodorant – Hygiene is very important on the dance floor. It's no fun dancing with someone who smells bad!

•Comfortable Clothes & Shoes – Wear loose, breathable clothes. Many people even bring a few changes of shirts. Running shoes & Jazz Runners are very popular. Make sure your shoes will stay on your feet, ei, No sandals.

For all your dance wear needs visit – http://www.malabar.net