Athletic, improvisational, and full of soul. Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, born in Harlem, built for jazz, and still the most expressive and free-spirited partner dance on any floor.
About the Style
Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, born in Harlem, New York in the late 1920s alongside the rise of jazz. It's named, by popular legend, after Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight and became the dominant social dance of the swing era: improvisational, expressive, and deeply rooted in African-American culture and music.
At DFW Young & Social Club, we teach Lindy Hop as a living dance, one that keeps evolving while staying connected to its roots. You'll work on the 8-count basic, the swing-out, Charleston variations, and the improvisational spirit that makes Lindy Hop unique among all partner dances.
Lindy Hop is often described as the "grandfather" of all swing dances, and learning it gives you a deeper appreciation for the entire family of swing styles. It's creative, collaborative, and one of the most joyful dances you'll ever put on your feet.
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Your Instructor
Alexi is our lead instructor, trained in more than 25 dance styles, with Master Instructor credentials in many of them and Grand Master status in several. She has been teaching professionally since 2016 and has taught thousands of people. Whatever your level, she teaches to how you learn rather than to a syllabus, and she is at her best with people who have never danced before.
Meet Alexi32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.
No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.