The Lindy Hop Sessions
Step into interactive galleries, move through the rhythm of dance and music, and explore the roots of the Lindy Hop in guided experiences led by Derrick León Washington, curator of Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor.
Upcoming Programs:
August 16, 2025, 11:30 AM - The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop
October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM - The Lindy Hop Sessions: Ragtime to Lindy Hop
November 4, 2025, 1:00 PM - The Lindy Hop Sessions: Hot Jazz Session - The Sound of Swing and Lindy Hop
November 18, 2025, 1:00 PM - The Lindy Hop Sessions: The Savoy Ballroom and NYC's Dance Halls
December 13, 2025, 2:00 PM - The Lindy Hop Sessions: Lindy Hop Meets Mambo: Dances in Conversation
General Admission $15 | Members $10
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Armstrong, Swing, and the Birth of Lindy Hop
Hear how Louis Armstrong helped shape the sound of early swing through rare recordings in an interactive tour with curator Derrick León Washington.
The Lindy Hop Sessions: Ragtime to Lindy Hop
Learn about the roots of the dance styles that swept the early 20th century with curator Derrick León Washington.
