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The history of Lindy Hop begins in the African American communities of Harlem, New York during the late 1920s in conjunction with swing jazz. Lindy Hop is closely related to earlier African American vernacular dances but quickly gained its own fame through dancers in films, performances, competitions, and professional dance troupes.
Lindy Hop historians see clear differences between the Lindy Hop of the early years of its development (the late 1920s) and dancers such as "Shorty" George Snowden, dancers of the 1930s (such as Manning), and then between individual dancers during these periods.
1 day ago · The Lindy Hop is considered a cultural phenomenon that broke through the race barrier when segregation was still the norm. Modern dancers, interested in cultural history are piecing together the roots of Lindy through the tales and film footage of the original dancers, now in their 70s and 80s.
Mar 16, 2015 · LIFE proclaimed in 1943 that with the Lindy Hop, “A true national folk dance has been born in U.S.A.”
- Eliza Berman
Sep 1, 2018 · Lindy Hop History. It’s uncertain exactly how the Lindy Hop originated, but it does seem to have been influenced by the Charleston and even the Turkey Trot. Some historians speculate that it was the result of a mixture of African rhythms and “structured European dances.”
Swing dance—the heart and soul of Lincoln Center's annual Midsummer Night Swing festival—originated with the Lindy Hop, an African American response to jazz music of the "swing era" (late 1920s...
Lindy Hop is a Black American dance that originated in Harlem, New York City, in the late 1920s. Lindy Hop was danced mainly in large ballrooms, such as the Savoy Ballroom in NYC, and evolved alongside the popular music of the day, played by Black Big Bands.
