Lindy Hop
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The Lindy Hop is an American dance which was born in the African-American communities of Harlem, New York City, in 1928 and has evolved since then. It was very popular during the swing era of the late
Willa Mae Ricker and Leon James, original Lindy Hop dancers in iconic Life magazine photograph, 1943
Norma Miller and Skip Cunningham 2009
Lindy Hop dancing in 1939, Southern California
Lindy Hop dancers at DuPont Circle, Washington, DC, on a Saturday afternoon
African-American dance
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African-American dance is a form of dance that was created by Africans in the Diaspora, specifically the United States. It has developed within various spaces throughout African-American communities i
Blues dance at a juke joint, early 20th century.
Slaves dancing
Ballet rehearsal at the Dance Theater of Harlem, 24 July 1971
Hip hop street dancing, aka break dancing, in San Francisco.