The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers

The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers Performance Troupe of the New York Swing Dance Society

The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers is the performance troupe of the New York Swing Dance Society, a nonprofit organization. With their high-flying aerials, playful musicality and vibrantly contagious energy, The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers have brought the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s back to life for audiences of all ages. Since the mid-1980s, The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers have been performing their class

ic Lindy Hop routines at renowned venues such as: First Night New York City, Radio City Music Hall, the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, The Battery Park Conservancy, Waterside Plaza and The Roseland Ballroom. The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers performance troupe was co-founded by one of Harlem's very own Lindy Hop legends, Frankie Manning (1914-2009). As an inspiration to swing dancers across the world for over 75 years, this "Ambassador of Lindy Hop" spread his love of swing as both teacher and choreographer. His choreography remains the core of The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers' repertoire, but has expanded to include pieces by other acclaimed choreographers such as: Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, Steven Mitchell, Laura Jeffers, Matt Bedell and Michael Jagger.

We're Spring Flinging at Columbia University Wein Lounge on Saturday! Be sure to use the QR code to register with campus...
04/15/2026

We're Spring Flinging at Columbia University Wein Lounge on Saturday!

Be sure to use the QR code to register with campus security- deadline is today!

The Home of Happy Feet! Celebrating the Savoy Ballroom's 100th anniversary all weekend long
03/21/2026

The Home of Happy Feet! Celebrating the Savoy Ballroom's 100th anniversary all weekend long

Happy Birthday Chazz!
11/08/2025

Happy Birthday Chazz!

Please enjoy this wonderful video of a 2007 tap performance by Chazz Young at Century Ballroom's Masters of Lindy Hop & Tap event, dancing to "April in Paris...

Behind the scenes when we did the half-time show for Gotham Girls Roller Derby...Circa 2010
07/08/2025

Behind the scenes when we did the half-time show for Gotham Girls Roller Derby...

Circa 2010

A few snaps from the archives, circa mid/late 1990s.
06/01/2025

A few snaps from the archives, circa mid/late 1990s.

We’re so excited to join NYC’s biggest dance celebration, , on May 17, 2025! Watch as hundreds of dance groups light up ...
05/15/2025

We’re so excited to join NYC’s biggest dance celebration, , on May 17, 2025! Watch as hundreds of dance groups light up the streets of Manhattan with their moves. Let’s celebrate the joy of dance together!

Come see us do our thing at the Frim Fram Jam on Thursday! Fun fact: Both teachers- Jessi Patz and Felix Pitre- and one ...
04/23/2025

Come see us do our thing at the Frim Fram Jam on Thursday! Fun fact: Both teachers- Jessi Patz and Felix Pitre- and one of the DJs- Heather Flock- are former Big Apple Lindy Hoppers.

Excited to see you all there!

Come out and dance this THURSDAY to tunes from & ! Join and Felix at 8:30 for a beginner swing lesson, then dance all night long!

🎟️ $15 ($10 for students)
📍 (37 W 26th, Fl 2)
🪩 FREE beginner Lindy Hop class at 8:30
😷 optional & available at the door
🔑 Door code 2099 #

Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance FloorHave you heard about the gorgeous exhibit that opened last week at the ...
04/14/2025

Urban Stomp: Dreams & Defiance on the Dance Floor

Have you heard about the gorgeous exhibit that opened last week at the Museum of the City of New York? It's all about NYC's social dance cultures, and we're thrilled to be featured as part of the Lindy Hop story (dancing to NYC's own Hot Toddies Jazz Band).

Kudos and a million thanks to Derrick León Washington, his colleagues at the museum, and all the wonderful dancers who contributed to this exciting work.

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