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Our Story

Uncovering the vibrant roots of lindy hop, swing, and blues through rare NYC archives.

Black and white photo of dancers mid-swing in a lively 1940s New York ballroom.
Black and white photo of dancers mid-swing in a lively 1940s New York ballroom.
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Close-up of vintage film reels labeled with dates and dance styles from NYC archives.
Close-up of vintage film reels labeled with dates and dance styles from NYC archives.

Our Work

Mapping NYC's swing dance history through film.

Black-and-white archival photo of dancers mid-lindy hop in a 1940s New York ballroom.
Black-and-white archival photo of dancers mid-lindy hop in a 1940s New York ballroom.
Film Archives

Unearthing original swing dance footage.

Close-up of a vintage film reel labeled 'Blues Dance NYC'.
Close-up of a vintage film reel labeled 'Blues Dance NYC'.
Interviews

Conversations with dance pioneers.

A researcher carefully examining old dance photographs in an archive.
A researcher carefully examining old dance photographs in an archive.
A group of dancers recreating classic swing moves in a sunlit studio.
A group of dancers recreating classic swing moves in a sunlit studio.
Research

Connecting stories across decades.

Community

Sharing history with dancers today.

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Black-and-white photo of dancers mid-swing in a lively 1940s New York ballroom.
Black-and-white photo of dancers mid-swing in a lively 1940s New York ballroom.

Roots

Snapshots from archives revealing the heartbeat of swing and blues.

Close-up of vintage film reel labeled with dates from the 1930s jazz era.
Close-up of vintage film reel labeled with dates from the 1930s jazz era.
Portrait of a legendary lindy hop dancer captured in a candid moment backstage.
Portrait of a legendary lindy hop dancer captured in a candid moment backstage.
Historic interview setup with dancers sharing stories in a cozy studio.
Historic interview setup with dancers sharing stories in a cozy studio.
A bustling New York City street scene from the 1940s, with posters advertising swing dance events.
A bustling New York City street scene from the 1940s, with posters advertising swing dance events.
Hands of dancers clasped mid-twirl, spotlighted against a darkened dance floor.
Hands of dancers clasped mid-twirl, spotlighted against a darkened dance floor.

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A vintage microphone resting on a wooden table surrounded by old dance photographs and film reels.
A vintage microphone resting on a wooden table surrounded by old dance photographs and film reels.

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