Thursday, February 10, 2022

In case you wondered …

… Where the Harlem Renaissance Got Its Swing. (Hat tip, Rus Bowden.)

The origins of the Lindy Hop have been debated for decades but it’s safe to say that it emerged from the Charleston. The key difference in the Lindy Hop is a breakaway or swing out that allows each partner to improvise a few solo steps before coming back together.

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