Learn Lindy Hop
Everything a beginner needs before a first Lindy Hop class: what to wear, how classes work, social dance etiquette and music.
Lindy Hop Instruction: Every Style, Every Level
The Lindy Hop learning path from first class to advanced and performance, plus every style – Savoy, Hollywood, Charleston, Balboa, solo jazz.
The Swingout SourceHow to Do the Swingout
The swingout broken down count by count for leads and follows: the rock step, the pull-in, the turn and the send-out, plus the mistakes to fix first.
The 8-Count Chronicle6-Count and 8-Count: Lindy Hop Rhythm Explained
Why Lindy Hop mixes 6-count and 8-count moves, how swing music is built in phrases of eight, and how to hear the beat you dance on.
The Swivels & Shags GuideHow to Do Swivels
Swivels are the classic follow styling in Lindy Hop. How to swivel in a swingout, the footwork, where the power comes from, and how to practise solo.
In the SlotLindy Hop vs West Coast Swing
West Coast Swing is danced in a slot; Lindy Hop circles and stretches. The real differences in movement, music, connection and where to start.
Vintage BounceBounce and Pulse: How Lindy Hop Feels
The pulse is what makes Lindy Hop look like Lindy Hop. How to find a relaxed bounce on every beat, why it helps connection, and drills to practise.
Count Me InYour First Lindy Hop Class
Nervous about your first Lindy Hop class? What happens, whether you need a partner, what to wear, and what you'll learn in the first hour.
The Pocket Guide to SwingSocial Dance Etiquette: The Pocket Guide
How to ask for a dance, how to say no, floorcraft, aerials, hygiene and consent at a Lindy Hop social – the unwritten rules, written down.
Hop to ItWhat to Wear for Lindy Hop
The right shoes for Lindy Hop (and why trainers grip), clothes you can move in, and whether you need vintage – a practical kit list for class and socials.
Cats & Chicks Dance LabPractise Lindy Hop at Home
Solo drills you can do at home between classes: rhythm, triple steps, pulse, swivels and Charleston, with a 15-minute routine for busy weeks.
Lindy Hop IQLindy Hop Questions, Answered
Is Lindy Hop hard to learn? Am I too old? Is it the same as jive? Straight answers to the questions beginners ask before their first class.
That Swing PulseMusic and Tempo for Lindy Hop
How fast is Lindy Hop music? A BPM guide from beginner-friendly to fast, how to count tempo yourself, and how DJs build a swing night.