Ritz Winter Hop 2018

Ritz Lindy Hoppers is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010 in order to develop the interest in swing dancing in Ostrobothnia, Finland. The society arranges dance classes, tasters, social swing nights, workshops, performances etc. We love the 1920-50s and we co-operate with other societies with similar interests, both in Finland and abroad. WHAT IS LINDY HOP? Lindy hop is a playful, social and energetic dance that sometimes contains acrobatic sections, also known as aerials or air steps. It's all about having fun, communicating with your dance partner and enjoying the music! ORIGIN Lindy hop is an Afro-American dance rooted in the 1930s Harlem, New York. It developed from the 1920s Charleston and had its peak during the 1930s and 40s. During the 1950s and 60s it took on new forms, such as jive, rock n roll, and later on the Swedish dance called bugg. Lindy hop was revived in the 1980s and the lindy fever is still spreading all over the globe. Other swing dances include balboa, shag, boogie woogie, and Charleston etc. More Info below.