Since the end of the 1930s swing dance was called Lindy Hop. In mid 1990s the term Savoy Style came up to emphasis the place where Lindy Hop reached its heights, the world famous Savoy Ballroom.
In 1934 Cab Calloway named a style of Lindy Hop “the Jitterbug”. After that Jitterbug also became a synonym for Lindy Hop. Already in the 40s, but evenmore today the term Jitterbug is used for several swing styles.
Lindy Hop developed out of the Charleston dance and was influenced by other dance forms, but the most essential part of Lindy Hop is improvisation, which is the foundation for the playfullness and the fun of Lindy Hop.
Our introduction tape is labeled “How To Jitterbug” and is mainly based on Savoy Style Lindy Hop. If you want to learn more about the original Lindy Hop you should also check out the videos from Frankie Manning, the King of Lindy Hop.