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Lindy Hop emerged in the late 1920s in Harlem, New York, as a vibrant African American social dance that would become one of the most influential partner dances of the 20th century. Born in the cultural renaissance of Harlem and nurtured in the legendary Savoy Ballroom, Lindy Hop represented both a musical revolution and a…

Want to know what it looks like? Here are a few candid photos from recent dances.

Welcome… let me tell you about the joy of dancing… Looking for fun? A good workout? To meet new people? That’s what dancing Lindy Hop (a form of Swing) is all about. And even better, it’s not possible to make mistakes – although we do make a lot of variations and have a laugh about…

When? – I am running a series of 3 lessons from the 12th November on Tuesdays followed by social dancing. Where? – The dance is held in the Pennant Hills Leisure and Learning Centre which is at 8 Warne Street Pennant Hills NSW 2120. It is very close to Pennant Hills station and there is…

While I obviously want to see you at events I organise, I would also like to enjoy all the other opportunities to learn to dance and enjoy dancing with other dancers. This is a list of all the other organisers I’m aware of who provide dance events in and around Sydney for the dance style…

My aim in running dance social events is to introduce people to dancing and to have more places to dance in Sydney. I believe that the more people who dance, the better. There are so many benefits to dancing including improving balance, cardiovascular fitness, fun & laughter, learning, reducing toxic chemical burden on the body…

Our chance to answer any questions you may have saving you the task of calling us up. Of course, you’re always welcome to contact us if you’ve any concerns… there should be nothing stopping you dancing! Do I need a Partner? No. While Lindy Hop (swing) is a partner dance, most fun can be had…

I’m often asked how I can tell a swing track within just a few bars… and what makes swing different from other 4-beat/8-beat music? The thing is, I just “know” by the feel of the music, the instrumental makeup and the fact that there is something to interpret. This is when different musical instruments play…

When? Every first Friday of the month from February 2025 onwards starting at 7pm with an introductory lesson and social dancing from 8pm until late (11pm). Each month we’ll start with some Lindy Hop basic steps and then add something interesting… just for fun! Where? The dance is held in a hall at 181 Blues…