As some know, I started taking Lindy Hop swing dance lessons in 2009. Since then I’ve bookmarked and shared a number of dance related videos with friends in and outside of class. Recently, it occurred to me to post a top 10 list. With so many amazing videos online it was difficult to narrow it down but here they are, my top ten favorite Lindy Hop videos.
Easily the best Lindy Hop dance routine I’ve ever seen. Man, if Yuval and Nathalie don’t do it for you…swing dance just isn’t your thang. For more Yuval and Nathalie performance awesomeness, check out Yuval and Nathalie Clown Routine USA Grand Nationals 2006.
2. Swing Dance Party Yuval Hod & Nathalie Gomes
Wait…Yuval and Nathalie take the number 2 video spot as well? Yes. Controversial maybe, but I stand behind it. Yuval and Nathalie are just that good.
3. Lindy Hop Showdown
Next to the Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers excerpt from Hellzapoppin, The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown of 2006 is the most referenced Lindy Hop video online. The competition is feverish!
4. Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2005 – Finals Medium
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8813046752351917777
Great music, great vibe, amazing smooth dancing — everyone in this video just looks like they’re having a blast.
5. 2009 Korea Swing Festival – Nick & Carla Performance
Arguably two of the best Lindy Hoppers in the world, Nick Williams and Carla Heiney pull out all of the stops in this performance. For more Nick and Carla, see ILHC 2009 – Invitational Jack ‘n Jill – Nick Williams & Carla Heine.
6. Jean and Bromley Shout ‘n’ Feel It
Bringing together high energy, athleticism, musicality, creativity, fun, and razor sharp technique, Jean Ma and Bromley Palamountain’s “Shout ‘n’ Feel It” routine is guaranteed to leave you smiling and breathless every time you watch it.
7. Skye & Frida – ALHC 2005
Remember the fundamentals, folks. Skye Humphries and Frida Segerdahl prove with solid footwork and musicality, you don’t need a bunch of crazy moves to deliver an entertaining — winning performance.
8. Pacific Northwest Lindy Hop Championships 2006 – Fast Dance Spotlight #1
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7980293795929394435
Borderline mayhem, these guys are just having a blast. Are you kidding me?? Check out the couple at 5:30…
9. Lindy on the Rocks 2009 Jack ‘n’ Jill – Peter Strom & Nina Gilkenson
Humor FTW!!! Despite being #9, this is my favorite video in the lineup. Lindy Hop is supposed to be fun and Strom makes it so. For more Strom, check out ILHC 2009 – Invitational Jack ‘n Jill – Peter Strom & Emily Jo Hoffberg
10. Max & Annie’s Lindy Hop performance at Saturday Night Swing
We wrap up this top ten list with a fun, high energy performance from Max Pitruzzella & Annie Trudea. So, what do you think? Did I miss any great videos? Share your opinions and free to link to (or <embed>) other Lindy Hop videos in the comments section. 🙂
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I feel personally offended that you did not include any wiggly wonderful booty-shakin’ action from my favorite dancers- Stefan and Bethany!
Don’t hate! Feel free to link to or embed videos you like in the comments section. (PS – I’m watching you, G-swivels…)
Thanks for the great videos! I love them all. The one at the bottom of the linked page has some amazing stuff you might like. One guy dances with his wife and papoosed baby too! The crowd goes crazy.
http://lindyfest.hsds.org/
Check out the last video – ‘Saturday Night Jam’
Video 1 and 2…what the hell are they wearing?
This is lindy hop…you should be kicked off the dance floor for turning up dressed like it’s 1984 in Cuba…plus, this looks more like a circus act than dancing…throw them some juggling clubs and a unicycle, tell em the big top’s next door.
Jimmy The Lips,
Clearly you haven’t seen Yuval and Nathalie’s clown routine, 1st place at the 2006 USA Grand Nationals…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd-2bUswMaw
Or this Ryan Francois & Jenny Thomas routine…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIen5Osxnbw
Clowns were a thing. Beats the heck out of zoot suits if you ask me!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLOIVr2pSg
This is a takeoff on a routine done by Carla Heiney and Kevin St. Laurent, which is also fantastic, but this is my favorite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLOIVr2pSg
@Erin – Crazy good!
An interesting mix of lindy videos all of which have something to commend them. Personally I am less keen on the 100mph or circus type stuff.
http.//www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5MfjuhYbXc
Kevin and Carla BarSwingona 2003 is a personal favourite.
Thanks for the lovely video.I so much nick and carla performance