The Lindy Hop Sessions: Hot Jazz Session — The Sounds of Swing and Lindy Hop

Step into interactive galleries and move through the rhythm of dance and music in a guided exploration through the roots of the Lindy Hop led by Derrick León Washington, curator of Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor. This dance-based tour invites you to explore how dancers moved in response to the rhythms of big band music and were guided by the sounds of guest record selectors. Along the way, explore bandstand instruments, record sleeves, and club flyers—many of which have never been publicly displayed—that highlight the artists and venues central to swing music and Lindy Hop. Each tour ends on the “All Dancing Allowed” floor—where you’re invited to try the Lindy Hop and other social dances. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and maybe your dancing shoes). 

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.