The Best Lindy Hop Videos

Our chart of 93 swing dance films every Lindy Hopper should see – classic clips, championship routines and social dancing at its best – each with our notes on what to watch for. Press play to watch here.

1. 1Hellzapoppin' (1941): Whitey's Lindy HoppersWhitey's Lindy Hoppers · Hellzapoppin' (1941 film)
2. 2The Big Apple from Keep Punching (1939)Whitey's Lindy Hoppers · Keep Punching (1939 film)
3. 3Frankie Manning at the Savoy BallroomFrankie Manning · Savoy Ballroom, Harlem
4. 4A Day at the Races (1937) Lindy Hop SceneWhitey's Lindy Hoppers · A Day at the Races (1937 film)
5. 5Groovie Movie (1944): Lindy Hop on FilmGroovie Movie (1944 short film)
6. 6Hellzapoppin' in ColourWhitey's Lindy Hoppers · Hellzapoppin' (1941 film)
7. 7Savoy Ballroom at the 1939 World's Fair, Part 11939 New York World's Fair
8. 8Savoy Ballroom at the 1939 World's Fair, Part 21939 New York World's Fair
9. 9Early Savoy Ballroom Lindy HopSavoy Ballroom, Harlem
10. 10Frankie Manning and Ewa Burak, Herräng 2005Frankie Manning & Ewa Burak · Herräng Dance Camp 2005
11. 11Frankie Manning and Angela Andrew, Herräng 2005Frankie Manning & Angela Andrew · Herräng Dance Camp 2005
12. 12Frankie Manning's Lindy Chorus (1998)Frankie Manning · 1998
13. 13The Lindy Hop of Norma MillerNorma Miller
14. 14Norma Miller's Lindy Hoppers, Herräng 2016Norma Miller · HDC 2016
15. 15Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan: Baby BoogieDean Collins & Jewel McGowan · The Baby Boogie
16. 16Frankie Manning and Dean CollinsFrankie Manning & Dean Collins
17. 17Dean Collins: Hollywood-Style Lindy HopDean Collins
18. 18Jean Veloz in Swing Fever (1944)Jean Veloz · Swing Fever (1944 film)
19. 19Hot Chocolate (1941) Soundie, RestoredHot Chocolate (1941 Soundie)
20. 20Buck and Bubbles in High Toned (1929)Buck and Bubbles · High Toned (1929 short film)
21. 21John Bubbles: Rhythm Tap (1937)John Bubbles · 1937
22. 22Al Minns and Leon James Lindy HoppingAl Minns & Leon James
23. 23Al Minns and Leon James on US TelevisionAl Minns & Leon James · DuPont Show of the Week (US TV)
24. 24Shorty George and Big BeaShorty George & Big Bea
25. 25Willa Mae Ricker, Whitey's Lindy HopperWilla Mae Ricker
26. 26Harvest Moon Ball: Shag and Lindy HopHarvest Moon Ball
27. 27Ruth and George Sullivan, Harvest Moon 1955Ruth 'Sugar' Sullivan & George Sullivan · Harvest Moon Ball 1955
28. 28Shorty George in Keep Punching (1939)Whitey's Lindy Hoppers & Shorty George · Keep Punching (1939 film)
29. 29Skye and Frida: ILHC 2011 Classic LindySkye Humphries & Frida Segerdahl · ILHC 2011
30. 30Nils and Bianca: ILHC 2018 Open ClassicNils Andrén & Bianca Locatelli · ILHC 2018
31. 31ILHC 2013 Invitational Strictly Lindy HopILHC 2013
32. 32ILHC 2019 Invitational Strictly Lindy HopILHC 2019
33. 33ILHC 2026 World Finals ClassicILHC 2026
34. 34Nils and Bianca: ILHC 2026 World ClassicBianca & Nils · ILHC 2026
35. 35ILHC 2023 All-Star Classic FinalsILHC 2023
36. 36Nils and Bianca: ILHC 2022 Lindy HopNils & Bianca · ILHC 2022
37. 37Max and Annie: ILHC 2011 ShowcaseMax Pitruzella & Annie Trudeau · ILHC 2011
38. 38Max and Annie: ILHC 2013 Pro ShowcaseMax Pitruzella & Annie Trudeau · ILHC 2013
39. 39William and Maeva: ILHC 2011 ShowcaseWilliam Mauvais & Maeva Truntzer · ILHC 2011
40. 40Anders and Marie: ILHC 2018 Pro ClassicAnders Sihlberg & Marie Ndiaye · ILHC 2018
41. 41Nils and Bianca: ILHC 2016 Open ShowcaseNils Andrén & Bianca Locatelli · ILHC 2016
42. 42ILHC 2020 All-Star Classic Lindy HopILHC 2020
43. 43Skye and Frida: Lunceford Special (2006)Skye Humphries & Frida Segerdahl · 2006
44. 44Skye and Frida: ESDC 2011 Strictly LindySkye Humphries & Frida Segerdahl · ESDC 2011
45. 45Camp Hollywood 2023 Open Lindy FinalsCamp Hollywood 2023
46. 46Camp Hollywood 2025 Open Classic LindyCamp Hollywood 2025
47. 47Camp Hollywood 2012 Open Lindy FinalsCamp Hollywood 2012
48. 48Mikey and Nina: Ten Swing-Outs (2008)Mikey & Nina · Camp Hollywood 2008
49. 49ULHS 2012 Lindy Showdown FinalsChance & Lisa & Juan & Sharon · ULHS 2012
50. 50MessAround: ILHC 2018 Team RoutineMessAround · ILHC 2018
51. 51Rhythm Hoppers: ILHC Europe 2023 TeamRhythm Hoppers · ILHC Europe 2023
52. 52Ella's Fellas: ILHC Europe 2025 TeamElla's Fellas · ILHC Europe 2025
53. 53ESDC 2013 All-Star Jack and Jill FinalsMax Pitruzella & Maeva Truntzer · ESDC 2013
54. 54ESDC 2013 All-Star Lindy Hop CouplesNicolas Deniau & Mikaela Hellsten · ESDC 2013
55. 55Lindy Focus XVII Late Night ChampionshipsLindy Focus XVII
56. 56Lindy Focus XVI Lindy Hop FinalsLindy Focus XVI
57. 57Andrew and Lindsay: Lindy Focus IX ShowcaseAndrew Munoz & Lindsay Longstreth · Lindy Focus IX
58. 58Herräng 2018 Strictly Lindy HopHerräng Dance Camp 2018
59. 59Rock That Swing 2017 Lindy Hop CupRock That Swing Festival 2017
60. 60Sondre and Tanya at Rock That Swing 2025Sondre & Tanya · Rock That Swing Festival 2025
61. 61ILHC 2024 Advanced Strictly FinalsILHC 2024
62. 62CalBal Classic 2026 Advanced BalboaCalBal Classic 2026
63. 63CalBal Classic 2023 Open Balboa FinalsCalBal Classic 2023
64. 64CalBal Classic 2019 Pure Balboa FinalsCalBal Classic 2019
65. 65Bart Bartolo and Natalie Esparza (1972)Bart Bartolo & Natalie Esparza · 1972 performance
66. 66HRH 2024 Collegiate Shag InvitationalHRH 2024
67. 67HRH 2019 Collegiate Shag StrictlyHRH 2019
68. 68Warsaw 2018 Strictly Collegiate ShagWarsaw Collegiate Shag Festival 2018
69. 69Julie and Zach: HRH 2023 Collegiate ShagJulie & Zach · HRH 2023
70. 70Shag Summer Camp 2025 Strictly FinalsShag Summer Camp 2025
71. 71Rock That Swing 2017 Solo CharlestonRock That Swing Festival 2017
72. 72ILHC 2013 Solo Charleston FinalsILHC 2013
73. 73ILHC 2016 Solo Jazz and CharlestonILHC 2016
74. 74AJW 2013 Solo Jazz Dance-OffAJW 2013
75. 75The Battle, Stockholm 2008: Solo JazzThe Battle, Stockholm 2008
76. 76Camp Hollywood 2025 Solo Jazz FinalCamp Hollywood 2025
77. 77Rose City Blues 2018 Strictly FinalsRose City Blues 2018
78. 78bluesSHOUT! 2018 All-Star Strictly BluesbluesSHOUT! 2018
79. 79ULHS 2012 Solo Blues FinalsULHS 2012
80. 80London Swing Festival 2014 Strictly LindyLondon Swing Festival 2014
81. 81ESDC 2015 London: Advanced Mix and MatchESDC 2015, London
82. 82ESDC 2015 London: Open Mix and MatchESDC 2015, London
83. 83ESDC 2015 London: Open Lindy CouplesESDC 2015, London
84. 84Nils and Bianca Perform in ManchesterNils & Bianca · Manchester, UK
85. 85Lindy Deluxe: ESDC 2015 Team ShowcaseLindy Deluxe · ESDC 2015, London
86. 86Swing Show in London (2022)London, 2022
87. 87Social Dancing at London Swing Festival 2014London Swing Dance Festival 2014
88. 88London Jazz Works at JATS, BrightonLondon Jazz Works · JATS Swing Festival, Brighton
89. 89London Jazz Works Team at DalstonLondon Jazz Works · Dalston, London
90. 90Lindy Hop Aerials with Swing Patrol LondonSwing Patrol London · Swing Patrol London
91. 91Jam Circle: Down for the Count and Swing PatrolDown for the Count & Swing Patrol London · Jumpin' at the Woodside
92. 92Birmingham Swing Festival 2016Birmingham Swing Festival 2016
93. 93Birmingham Swing Festival 2017 TeachersBirmingham Swing Festival 2017