Lindy Hop is an African American dance, which originates from Harlem, New York City. It was danced first in the famous Savoy Ballroom by African American dancers in 1928, and was danced throughout the 1930s and 1940s
Lindy hop
The dance form was originally inspired by American Rock 'n' Roll/Lindy Hop dancing of the 1950s, but gradually developed its own European style and personality.
Boogie Woogie is a playful and improvised couple dance, often in medium or slightly fast tempi, with a significant footwork based on musical interpretation.
Boogie woogie
The Charleston is said to be based on the “Juba,” a dance brought to Charleston by enslaved African Americans + performed by dock workers in the early 1900's. The Juba involves rhythmic stomping, kicking, + slapping, and it became a challenge dance of the American American community at the time
Jazz Roots / Charleston
In the 1960s, the Rock'n Roll dance developed quickly, in music or in dance. The little acrobatics that were customary in lindy hop give way to a flat footwork dancing. guidance and passes are structured and codified . Rock-and-roll dance was born.