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Film Footage

Rare clips capturing the vibrant swing dance scenes.

Black-and-white archival photo of dancers mid-swing in a crowded New York City ballroom.
Black-and-white archival photo of dancers mid-swing in a crowded New York City ballroom.
Oral Histories

Intimate interviews with original lindy hop dancers sharing stories of the dance’s roots and evolution in NYC.

Portrait of an elderly dancer smiling warmly while recounting memories in a cozy, book-lined room.
Portrait of an elderly dancer smiling warmly while recounting memories in a cozy, book-lined room.
Archival Maps

Detailed maps highlighting historic dance venues and neighborhoods where swing and blues thrived.

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.

Rhythm

Snapshots from the heart of New York’s swing and blues dance history

Vintage film still showing a joyful couple performing a classic lindy hop aerial move.
Vintage film still showing a joyful couple performing a classic lindy hop aerial move.
Close-up of worn dance shoes resting on a wooden floor, telling stories of countless nights.
Close-up of worn dance shoes resting on a wooden floor, telling stories of countless nights.
Archival interview scene with an elder dancer sharing memories in a cozy studio setting.
Archival interview scene with an elder dancer sharing memories in a cozy studio setting.

Our Roots

ritmoraíz connects you to New York City's rich dance archives, preserving lindy hop, swing, and blues history.

Archive

123 Swing St, NYC

Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Library

456 Blues Ave, NYC

Hours

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm

Get in Touch

Reach out to share stories or archive tips.

A vintage microphone surrounded by old dance photos and film reels.
A vintage microphone surrounded by old dance photos and film reels.
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