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The Original
Lindy Hop

Athletic, improvisational, and full of soul. Lindy Hop is the original swing dance — born in Harlem, built for jazz, and still the most expressive and free-spirited partner dance on any floor.

About the Style

What is Lindy Hop?

Lindy Hop is the original swing dance, born in Harlem, New York in the late 1920s alongside the rise of jazz. It's named — by popular legend — after Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight and became the dominant social dance of the swing era: improvisational, expressive, and deeply rooted in African-American culture and music.

At DFW Social Dance Studio, we teach Lindy Hop as a living dance — one that keeps evolving while staying connected to its roots. You'll work on the 8-count basic, the swing-out, Charleston variations, and the improvisational spirit that makes Lindy Hop unique among all partner dances.

Lindy Hop is often described as the "grandfather" of all swing dances — and learning it gives you a deeper appreciation for the entire family of swing styles. It's creative, collaborative, and one of the most joyful dances you'll ever put on your feet.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere — no dress code

Class Schedule

Upcoming Lindy Hop Classes

Select a class on the left, then pick a plan. You'll go straight to checkout for that specific class.

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DFW Social Dance Studio lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor — trained in 30+ dance styles, holding Master Instructor credentials across many of them and Grand Master status in several. With years of professional teaching experience and a genuine passion for the craft, Alexi brings both depth and warmth to every class. Whatever your level, Alexi's approach is personal, patient, and built around how you learn. You're not just learning steps — you're building a skill for life.

Meet Your Instructor

All the styles we teach.

32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.

Swing
West Coast Swing
Smooth, slotted, danced to everything from blues to pop. Wildly creative.
Swing
East Coast Swing
Fun, bouncy, upbeat. The most classic American social dance.
Swing
Lindy Hop
The original swing dance, born in Harlem. Joyful and improvisational.
Swing
Jitterbug
Energetic, fast, and infectiously fun. A close cousin of East Coast Swing with roots in the 1940s.
Swing
Charleston
The iconic 1920s dance. High knees, big energy, impossible not to smile doing it.

Ready to try Lindy Hop?

Classes start at $9. No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.