INTRODUCTION TO LINDY HOP

The first of the swing dances, the Lindy Hop originated in the black American community of Harlem in the late 1920s. It is a blend of several dances from the four corners of the United States: the Charleston, tap, Texas Tommy and Black Bottom. Rich and diverse, it borrows from the improvised movements of African dances and the disciplined six- and eight-beat structure of European dances. Joyful and spontaneous, it's a great opportunity for conviviality and creativity.