Welcome back to Part 2 of our 3 Part series on Jazz Dances that Every Lindy Hopper Should Know. Next up: 3. The Tranky Doo (difficulty: medium) Performance by Nathan & Audrey’s Sunset Lindy Hoppers: [tubepress video=”BDF1dE054bU”] The Tranky Doo
4 Jazz Routines Every Lindy Hopper Should Know (Part 1 of 3)
Jazz steps and solo movement are an important part of the historic roots of Lindy Hop that are often overlooked among new dancers. Whether utilized to show off during an individual “shine” moment, or danced with a partner in a
Lindy in the Park Routine Workshop – Sunday, March 18, 3-5pm
[tubepress video=”HTUsh60HTuc”] Learn the Lindy the Park Routine – the simple, fun and energetic partner line dance that is popularly danced on Sunday afternoons at Lindy in the Park! Routine creators Hep Jen, Ken Watanabe & Nathan Dias along with
Herrang Dance Camp
Herrang Dance Camp What is Herrang Dance Camp? Herrang Dance Camp is an annual swing dance camp that takes place in the small mining village of Herrang, Sweden every July. Started in 1982 with 25 attendees (mostly Swedish) participating for
Norma Miller: Queen of Swing
Norma Miller, nicknamed the “Queen of Swing,” is one of the few remaining original Lindy Hoppers who danced in the Savoy Ballroom and NYC in the 1930s and 40s. Vivacious and spunky as ever, she currently tours the world, spreading
A Double Take on Triple Steps
One tell tale sign of a beginner versus an intermediate dancer is the way they each do their triple steps. Pushing off the floor, Â really stretching out the timing of the first step, and then also doing cool slides with
“Shorty” George Snowden
“Shorty” George Snowden  ranks among the most famous of the original Lindy Hop dancers at the Savoy Ballroom and had a huge impact on the dance as it developed. Here are some of the noteworthy facts that every Lindy Hopper
Texas Tommy was actually from San Francisco!
The Texas Tommy is hands-down (or, perhaps more accurately, hands-behind-the-back) an essential piece of Lindy Hop dance vocabulary. Among its many variations in Lindy Hop, one of its most common forms on the social dance floor is an 8-count pattern
The Savoy: World’s Finest Ballroom
The Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, New York City was a popular dance venue in the 1920s through 1950s and played a pivotal role in the development of swing dancing and music. Simply put, it’s where Lindy Hop became famous. Located
Balboa – Fast and Fancy Footwork
Balboa can refer to a family of swing dances that developed in Southern California around the 1920s and 30s, as well as to a specific dance of that era that was the original Balboa (sometimes called Pure-Bal). Like its dance