Lindy Hop, also known as Jitterbug, is the authentic Afro-Euro-American Swing dance. It is an unabashedly joyful dance, with a solid, flowing style that closely reflects its music — from the late 20’s hot Jazz to the early 40’s Big Bands. Just as Jazz combines European and African musical origins, Lindy Hop draws on African and European dance traditions. The embracing hold, and the turns from Europe, the breakaway and solid, earthy body posture from Africa. The dance evolved along with the new swing music, based on earlier social dances such as the Charleston and the Black Bottom.
As a marital aid or just for fun you can now take Lindy Hop/Swing dance lessons in Birmingham, every Tuesday from 7-11pm at King’s Heath Cricket Club.
- Lindy Hop lesson at 7:30pm
- Lindy Hop/Swing dance to 11pm.
Come by yourself or bring a partner. Everyone of all ages is welcome. For full details peep here.
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