The Lindy Project

Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Vernacular Jazz Movement

The Lindy Project's goal is to give people the joy of Lindy Hop by providing quality instruction to everyone we can get our hands on (well, whose hands we can get to hold the hands of a partner).

We build communities within our classes and within the scenes we touch. We have a wild goal: By 2016, we will have 1% of Austin aware of all the gifts Lindy has to offer by taking part in a class, social dance or viewing a performance or competition. That's about 7,000 people. If we accomplish this, we believe that Austin will be the healthiest, happiest, (and continue to be the friendliest) community in the United States. Then we take over the world!

Lindy Hop, a dance that evolved from the Charleston, was originally popular in the 1930's. At first glance, it is an 8-count dance partnered dance. Upon closer examination, it is visually articulate, constantly evolving dance that gives back as much as you put into it. It offers dancers infinite flexibility in personal and musical expression. When you become a Lindy Hopper you are instantly connected to a global network of those who share this passion.

Visit www.thelindyproject.com for more information.