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Are you an aspiring dancer living in a place where dance classes, studios, and communities are as scarce as a unicorn in a desert? Fear not, fabulous friend! So, if you've got the will, we've got the way! Let's dive into the world of dance and unleash your inner groove, no matter where you hang…
It may seem impossible to squeeze in a dance class when your schedule is packed, but with a little determination, anything is achievable! Here are some tips to help you make room for an iLindy class when you're pressed for time: 1. Plan ahead Pre-select the iLindy classes you wish to take, save them to…
Originally posted on the Frankie Manning Foundation website. Questions for Event Organizers, Teachers, and Scene Leaders in the Lindy Hop Community There have been some important discussions taking place in the Lindy Hop community about recognizing the Black origins of the dance. Julia Loving has created a list of some questions for event organizers to…
Integrated Rhythm – Hope-timistic As a fan of podcasts, Integrated Rhythm has been such an outstanding resource for all of us here at iLindy. “What’s this podcast about?” you ask. Here’s what the creators have to say: Integrated Rhythm is a weekly podcast where “Two besties navigate race and the Black Experience in…
Are you preparing to compete on video for an upcoming event like ILHC? Or maybe you’re recording a performance for a virtual show. Either way, we have a few tips to help make your competition entry or performance as successful on video as possible.
What lies ahead for the future of health and safety in Lindy Hop? Disclaimer: This post is not to give advice or specific guidelines. It’s to gather discussion points about Covid-19 and health practices as they relate to social reintegration. We’ll provide some updates here as the situation progresses globally. We highly encourage Lindy Hop…
When you get a hold of how 6- and 8-count steps can work together in the music, you’ll be able to piece those steps together fluidly.
A critical skill that every dancer needs in their arsenal is understanding the importance of musical phrasing and being able to create within the framework.
This blog post is an extension of our previous post: Empowering Followers in Lindy Hop. We talked about a lot of important philosophical ideas in that post. Now we’d like to get into the nitty-gritty and talk about what’s possible in the dance. There are two kinds of responsibility: personal responsibility partnered responsibilities PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES…
Photo by Dan Erez, taken at the Sofia Swing Dance Festival There are a lot of different views of what Leading and Following in Lindy Hop are all about. How should the Follower’s role really work? Are Leaders “in charge” within the dance or is that a limited way of thinking? It’s not just…
Cover photography by Sergey Shirokov How much Charleston do you regularly include in your social dancing? As with most music and movement, what comes in and out of vogue is cyclical. Depending on how long you’ve been in the scene, you’ve experienced multiple trends in the dance. You may have even gone through revisiting some…
How’s your solo jazz? No, really. Sometimes people think that doing a few Boogie Backs and Fall off the Log for one song during a class warm-up is enough, like a Lindy Hop checkbox you’re “supposed to” tick without really emphasizing its’ value. You might feel like you can get by in your Lindy Hop…
No Partner? No Problem! Want to improve as a dancer, but don’t have a dance partner? Do you feel like it’s challenging to work on your own dancing solo? We get it, not everyone has a dance partner, and even if you do, it can be hard to find the time and space to practice…
Edit: hey! If you're looking for beautiful shoes at a special iLindy price, click here and use the code ILINDYSW15 for 15 EUR OFF Let’s talk about getting fancy: it starts with your feet and can make or break an outfit. That’s right, I’m talking about shoes. In this post, I’m going to talk about…