After only 2,5 hours of class, people who took their first swing dance lesson explored both concrete steps and improvisation. As improvisation is such an important element of Black American art-form, we wanted to introduce it already from the first moment of the class.
We shared basic hand-to-hand Charleston movements, Side by side basic and transitioned into the open position.
To join us, try out our weekly drop-in beginner classes, or a weekend workshop! Find out all about us at swingstep.com.
Song: "One Alone", by the Dusty Jazz Blasters
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Lindy Hop is a Black American artform; knowing more about its cultural heritage will help you appreciate what you're learning so much more. Here are a few resources to get you started.
The History and Culture page on our website includes a series of short videos that give you an introduction into important topics in the history of Lindy Hop:
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The Lindy Hop and Anti-Racism page is about where we are now as a global Lindy Hop community and what you can do to honour the culture of the dance, plus links to other organisations actively working on these issues so you can find out more and support them:
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