A great resource for beginners is Bobby White's website, "Swungover". The "Swing 101" section is chock full of articles for new swing dancers.

What does Lindy Hop look like? Check out this clip from ILHC (International Lindy Hop Championships) from August 2016; it's a Mix & Match competition, which means the partners are randomly paired to social dance (all improvised, no choreography.)

New to Lindy Hop? Watch this video to see the most famous clip of the dance ever recorded on film, and then Google "Whitey's Lindy Hoppers" and "Frankie Manning" to learn more about Lindy Hop's history.

If you are new to social dancing: Here's a handy etiquette guide to prepare you for your next dance. Read all about asking people to dance, what (not) to wear, and how to not be a "stinky" dancer.

​Are you a podcast listener? Check out these two required podcasts for Lindy Hoppers: The Track with Ryan Swift and The Michael & Evita Show with Michael Jagger & Evita Arce.

Do you know who Frankie Manning is? Read about him here and see why he's so important to Lindy Hoppers in this documentary. Promote the spirit of Frankie with these values: respect, generosity, inclusivity, humbleness, joy, and authenticity to the roots of the dance.

 

Singer, dancer, performer, and lindy guru Dawn Hampton was a guiding light for Lindy Hoppers. Take a minute to hear her talk to dancers at Herrang about how to "feel the beat." Then listen to The Track podcast to hear Dawn talk about her history in her own words. 
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What's the difference between West Coast Swing and Lindy Hop/East Coast Swing? Check out the crossover Jack & Jill Competition from The Boston Tea Party, which randomly pairs a Lindy instructor (Zack, in this video) and a West Coast instructor (Alyssa) to dance both styles (West Coast is first in the clip, Lindy is second). See if you can spot the differences between the two.
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Watch this: The trailer for the Lindy Hop Movie "Alive and Kicking" captures the magic of swing dancing.

A video of 102-year-old Alice Barker watching herself on film as a chorus dancer in the 30s and 40s went viral.  If you haven't seen it before, check it out!

Check out this clip of Remy Kouakou Kouame & Mia Goldsmith from 2014's International Lindy Hop Championships Invitational Jack & Jill (all lead/follow, no choreography.) Watch closely: you'll see lots of simple moves used musically, exuberantly, and with lots of personality!

What is "proprioception", and why do I care?  It means "body awareness" and partner dancing requires it. Read this article from bettermovement.org to find out how it works and how you can improve it!

Shim Sham: it's the line dance that all swing dancers should know! Here is a video that shows all the steps, filmed from the back. Follow the links to see more videos from Patrick and Natasha that explain all the steps.

Don't be that guy clapping on the ones and threes:  Be cool like Duke.  

Jammin' on the James 2014:  Check out this instructor demo from 2014's Jammin' on the James in Richmond Virginia.  The end is sprinkled with the magic of lindy hop and rainbows.

Interview with Skye:  Check out Chester & Linda Freeman's interview with the ever-emulated (but never duplicated) Skye Humphries.

Floorcraft:  We are spoiled here in Maine with how much room we have to dance and practice at our venues. Sometimes it gets crowded though, so be respectful of your fellow dancers and check this out!  It also covers other dancing etiquette that EVERYONE should read!

It's a crossover dance-off!  Check out swing dancers vs. street dancers at Montreal Swing Riot 2014! It's worth your time.

Still having trouble finding the "one" in jazz music? Try reading this post from "Swing or Nothing" and practicing with the accompanying YouTube videos.  It's pretty handy.

Portland does the Lindy Chorus for Frankie 100: Watch the video here.

The physics of Lindy Hop:  Get your nerd on with "The Science and Magic of Lindy Hop" from The Guardian.

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