lindy hop
dance
Also known as: lindy
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The Lindy Hop is a jitterbug dance that originated in Harlem and later developed various local styles. It is a form of swing dance, which dates back to the 1940s and is danced to swing music.12
While the Lindy Hop itself is a specific dance, it is often referred to as the Lindy. The dance saw a revival starting in the late 1980s and has since gained widespread popularity.12
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