Frequently Asked Questions . . .
. . . About Lindy Hop


While dancing to live music out in blues & jazz clubs, street festivals and other public venues, lindy hoppers are often approached & complemented on how "cool" or how much "fun" it is to watch couples who really know how to dance. This praise is usually followed by questions about swing dancing.

These frequently asked questions or "FAQs" were the very reason this web site was created:

"To inform the public . . .
. . . about the virtues of Lindy Hop swing dancing."


Listed below are some of the common questions lindy hopper's are asked. Clicking a question will open a pop-up window that displays both the question and its answer.

  • That looks like so much fun, what kind of swing dancing is that?

  • But I thought Lindy Hop was only done to real fast music and it
        required throwing the girl up over your head?


  • Are there many places around town that play the right kind of music
        for Lindy Hop swing dancing?


  • I have friends who swing dance, but it looks completely different.     What's up with that?

  • Where can I learn how to Lindy Hop? What will it cost? Do I need a     partner?

  • How long will it take to learn? Is it more difficult than it looks?

  • We don't normally hang in bars and nightclubs, so wouldn't it be a     waste of time for us to take up Lindy Hop swing dancing?

  • So, Lindy Hop, its just a Kansas City thing, right?