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Swingin' Denver is Colorado's premier resource for jazz traditions such as Lindy Hop which emerged during the Harlem Renaissance. We host events and classes, partner & mentor.

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1939- Vintage Black American Teenage Lindy Hoppers
YouTube video by William Brown 1939- Vintage Black American Teenage Lindy Hoppers

We love some Lindy Hop inspiration! We use this video in some of our teacher trainings. Any thoughts as to why? #lindyhop

30.01.2025 04:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This Thursday is a super fun event! It will be Espresso! as the opening act to Jeremy Mohney and his Orchestra in their big band debut! Boulder Swing Dance will be there to treat folks to a swing dance lesson. Hope to see you! May be a sell out crowd! Adv Tix: www.rootsmusicproject.org/calendar

27.01.2025 20:08 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Image containing a Black female Guadeloupe dancer named Marie N'Diaye dancing with a white male Swedish dancer named Felix Berghall with the caption "Black Social Dances Have Names"

Image containing a Black female Guadeloupe dancer named Marie N'Diaye dancing with a white male Swedish dancer named Felix Berghall with the caption "Black Social Dances Have Names"

"Black Social Dances Have Names." This statement by Taylor Madgett has echoed in our mind since that impactful 2023 class. For us guests within the culture, it's time we honor the names given by Black creators #lindyhop

22.01.2025 21:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0