As part of his preparation for his Oscar-nominated performance as MALCOLM X ('92), Denzel Washington learned the Lindy Hop for the dance sequence in the film. According to director Spike Lee, Washington did all the dancing and no stunt man was used at all. #LetsMovie | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Lindy Hop / Swing Dance scene from the movie - Hellzapoppin' - One of the top lindy hop swing dance scenes complete with aerials ever in the movies | Dance Channel TV

Learn the signature Lindy Hop style of Dean Collins and Jewel McGowan! In this 4-week Lindy 3 series, you’ll learn their distinct style of swing out, some of their signature moves and stylings, and of course, Jewel’s breathtaking swivels! Classes begin Tuesday, July 25!**Check prerequisites before registering!**A bit of background…In the late 1930s, Dean Collins moved from New York (through New Orleans) to Los Angeles bringing his own unique brand of Lindy Hop he honed in the Savoy Ballroom. In

-History Of The Lindy Hop Dance- On May 21st 1927 the Lindy Hop dance was publicly introduced to the world. The Lindy hop is an African American dance which was born in Harlem, New York City. On that date, the Lindbergh Spirit of St. Louis airplane completed the first transatlantic flight by air, the Newspaper reported “Lindy Hops the Atlantic” and the dance style adopted the headline. The dance has evolved since then with the jazz music of that time and was very popular during the swing era of