The Toronto Lindy Hop Community is very welcoming and open to new dancers – that’s why we were the first Lindy Hop scene in the world to have a Dance Ambassador program dedicated to promoting an inclusive atmosphere, helping new dancers to feel welcome in the Toronto Lindy Hop community. Once social dance get started again, you will see our Red Shirt DA’s out on the dance floor to have a dance or two with you! 

PLEASE NOTE:

We acknowledge that the core dances we teach, perform and share come from African American and Black culture, as does the jazz music we love.
We acknowledge that we do so without lived experience of this culture and are deeply grateful to be able to experience this amazing art form.
We endeavour to continue educating ourselves about the historical, political and social context from which jazz and lindy hop grew, and in which it exists today. Understanding this helps us to honour the roots of the dance and music.

Thank you to Swing Patrol London for this statement. 

The history of Lindy Hop is incredibly complex and here at Toronto Lindy Hop we felt it was best to share fantastic resources where you can get the full details on the dance we all love. 

Lindy Hop Brochure (below) from Yehoodi. INSIDE & OUTSIDE

YEHOODI 

SWUNGOVER

FRANKIE MANNING FOUNDATION

Hellzapoppin (1941): Arguably the most famous Lindy Hop performance.  This clip features Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers and showcases the boundless energy and enthusiasm that characterizes the dance

Day at the Races (1937): Another performance by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers in this Marx Brothers film.

The Spirit Moves: Excerpts from Mura Dehn’s outstanding six part documentary covering the history of African American dance.  In this clip are examples of Lindy Hop and solo Jazz dancing featuring many of the original Savoy ballroom dancers.

Alive and Kicking Movie