How to Start?

It’s as easy as making a decision to come learn swing dancing!  Alex & Sammy teach Lindy Hop Swing in a progression of 8 levels that are designed to help you from start to finish.  In earlier levels of swing, you’ll learn to do some basic moves and understand dancing from your own body.  In later levels, you’ll learn to maximize your swing dancing abilities and form solid connection when you dance with people.  Afterall, we teach swing dancing so you can expressly communicate with other people without words.  Just send us an e-mail anytime to ask questions or to discuss what you want out of your dancing, and we’ll be able to help.

What is Lindy Hop Swing?

Lindy Hop Swing is a form of dance that developed from the Charleston back in the 1920′s.  The dance developed in New York City (Hey, that’s where we are from!) and was named after Charles Lindberg’s Atlantic crossing back in 1926.  So why name it after Charles Lindbergh?  The answer is simple.  Lindy Hop Swing is a fusion of Charleston, Jazz, Tap, and Aerials with steps that defy gravity.  When you’re airborne like us, you will feel like you’re dancing on cloud 9.  While the current Lindy Hop Swing was revived in the 1980′s by choreographer and dancer Frankie Manning, it’s a little more modern with influences from Hip Hop, Break-dancing, Argentine Tango, and Salsa.  Alex & Sammy have some videos below for your viewing enjoyment.

8 Level Progression of Lindy Hop Swing