Our cover star this issue, 26-yearold Caleb Teicher, has won numerous accolades and commissions for his updated takes on historical American dance forms like tap and
Lindy hop, filtering them through a millennial lens on gender and sexuality.
The packed programme of solo, duo and group pieces featured a wide range of styles from contemporary dance to the 1920s American
Lindy Hop and even robot dancing.
The programme was well done with a few lighter moments with dancers doing the American
Lindy Hop and Sheridan Smith belting out "We'll Meet Again." Oh how insignificant is Brexit compared to what was endured in early June 1944!!
In the spirit of keeping it authentic, guests at this year's barn dance are encouraged to show off more than their
Lindy Hop by bringing a homemade pie to compete for bragging rights.
The musical element to the day didn't stop there as lessons in the iconic
Lindy Hop dance were put on as well as performance from The Henderson Big Band.
Then indulge your mum with a vintage tea in the marquee and enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival, as well as live vintage music and
Lindy Hop dancing from Eight Beat Jive.
Just this weekend a social media storm arose when a technical error saw the Strictly judges reading scores for the
Lindy Hop challenge from a scrap of paper because the electronic scoring system had hit a glitch.
The seven remaining couples faced the dance floor at the same time for a Lindy hop-a-thon, each performing a different
Lindy hop routine in a bid to win more points.
But whether you believe you have the rhythm or not, it really doesn't matter when it comes to the
Lindy Hop crash course that the Tango Art Studio Anasa in Nicosia is offering.
West Coast Swing has its roots in the vernacular dance,
Lindy Hop; it is a slotted dance characterized by a distinctive elastic look that results from its unique partner connection and opportunities for freestyling.
JUKEBOX JUMP AND JIVE THE 40s saw the rumba become popular in British ballrooms while the
Lindy Hop, jitterbug and swing went from strength to strength at dance halls.
The Gazette THE 40s saw the rumba become popular in British ballrooms while the
Lindy Hop, jitterbug and swing went from strength to strength at dance halls.