What is the difference between Swing and Lindy Hop?
Lindy Hop is the original swing dance born in Harlem circa late 1920s. It’s mainly made up of eight-count moves, but some six count moves can sneak in. The Lindy is a partner jazz dance, based on improvisation and is widely danced throughout the world today. Lindy Hop is more challenging than six-count Swing, but is oh-so-very much more rewarding. The Swing, also known as six-count or East Coast Swing, is the six-count variation of the Lindy. It is simpler than Lindy, making it perfect for beginning dancers. Wikipedia also has more information on East Coast Swing and Lindy Hop.
