The Lindy Hop Sessions: The Savoy Ballroom and NYC's Dance Halls

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. Learn how Harlem’s ballrooms shaped architecture, culture, and music—becoming powerful hubs of creativity and community. Look at tickets, garments, and photographs while you reflect on how movement, fashion, and culture coexisted on New York City’s dance floors. 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.