Referred to as the grandfather of all swing dances, the Lindy Hop (or Lindy) is a couple's dance that originated in the early 1900s. Lindy Hop evolved from the Charleston dance and several other dance forms. Often described as the original Swing dance, the Lindy Hop relies mostly on improvisation by its dancers, making it both fun and playful on the dance floor.
The Lindy Hop is a sporty, athletic form of partner dancing. Instead of dancing in an upright, elegant posture, Lindy Hop dancers maintain an active, athletic stance that keeps their legs in constant movement. There are two main styles of Lindy Hop, Savoy style and G.I. style. Savoy style is characterized by long, horizontal lines, while G.I. style is danced in a more upright position.
Although achieving the look of one of these styles is usually the goal, Lindy Hop dancers also bring their own personal style into the dance. This unique and energetic dance style can be wild and spontaneous, full of frenzied kicks and body movements, or very smooth, calm and sophisticated.
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