The Lindy Hop Community
Swing dance in Toronto is supported by many others including other dances: blues, balboa, shag; jazz music and musicians, and more.
Music
Our recommendations for Toronto-based bands to dance the night away to, and bands from abroad to help build your music collection.
Vintage Fashion
Part of the appeal of Lindy Hop is the vintage/retro lifestyle – including vintage fashions. Come explore the fashions of the Jazz era with us!
Other Jazz Dances
Lindy Hoppers don’t just Lindy Hop! Although Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, many other dances fall under the Vernacular Jazz umbrella, including Balboa, Blues, West Coast Swing, and the many forms of Shag: Carolina, Collegiate, and St.Louis Shag.
External Links
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The 411 on World Lindy Hop Day, May 26th 2020 Toronto Virtual Parties & Beyond
We may not be able to Lindy Hop in person this year to celebrate World Lindy Hop Day on May 26th, but we can 100% do it virtually and there is lots planned! Here are some of the details for the Toronto Area (and a couple outside of our city): Global #ShimShamRelay for...