Carl Van Vechten on Lindy Hop as a Dance Craze in 1930
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This writer in the 30s shares what makes lindy hop so special, which still rings true today.
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Durham Museum Opening Exhibit on Early Jazz and Swing
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Multi-talented Laura Windley to curate a new exhibit on swing history in Durham.
Read MoreLindy Hop History Brochure Now Translated into Chinese, Korean and French!
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Check out these awesome translations of our lindy hop history brochure.
Read MoreSupport a Memorial for Two-Time Harvest Moon Ball Champion Clementine Thomas
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Help support a memorial for Harvest Moon Ball two-time winner, Clementine “Tiny” Thomas.
Read MoreSTUFF WE LIKED: Sophiatown Raises $12K, Earliest Ellington, Balkan Contest Highlights, a Classic Clip of Norma, Al, Billy, and Frankie
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This week’s rundown of cool news in the world of swing.
Read MoreStuff We Liked: Classic Swedish Charleston, BBC Swings, Preserving African-American Dance and “That Beach Clip”
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This week’s run down of cool lindy hop clips, videos, blogs, and more.
Read MoreEchoes of Sophiatown: Playing Tribute to South African Jazz from the 1940s-1950s
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Help support the transcription of rare South African swinging jazz.
Read MoreA Sampler of Lindy Hop Scholarship: The Savoy, Haptic Communication, The Texas Tommy and More
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A selection of fascinating scholarly research into lindy hop conducted by lindy hoppers.
Read MoreSeven Things You Should Know about Hellzapoppin'
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How much do you know about this iconic lindy hop scene?
Read MoreDan Newsome on Swing in the 1990s and Early 2000s
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