Lindy Hop: The Definitive Guide Lindy hop is a dance that began in Harlem, New York City, in the 1920s and 1930s and originally developed with the jazz music of that same time. It was popular during the Swing music and dance era of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Lindy was a combination of many dances that preceded it ...

Lindy Hop Inside and Outside Turns  

Hollywood Side Pass The Hollywood side pass begins with a step step. Lead Count 1 Feet: Step straight back on the left foot. Torso: The step moves the whole body back. Count 2 Feet: Step left with the right foot, to move out of the slot. Counts 3 and 4 Feet: Triple step. Counts 5 and 6: Sync up Feet: ...

Jitterbug Side Pass The Jitterbug side pass begins with a rock step. Lead Count 1 Feet: He steps straight back onto his left foot. Arms: Push away. Count 2 Feet: He steps in place onto his right foot. Arms: Pull back. Counts 3 and 4 Feet: Triple step. Arms: Pull through. Counts 5 and 6: Sync Up Feet: Triple step ...

Side pass The side pass is an essential move for Lindy Hop and all swing dances. The girl (follow) starts on one side of the guy (lead) and moves to the other side, usually in 6 or 8 counts. There are many variations. The key variations of the side pass are the Jitterbug and Hollywood side passes.

Hollywood Sugar Push The lead pulls the follow for three counts and then pushes her back to where she started for three counts. Both lead and follow end up where they started. Lead Counts 1 and 2 Feet: Step back with the left foot, step together with the right foot. Body: The body moves back to pull the follow in. ...