Lindy Hop is a type of swing dance that was popularized in Harlem during the ’20s and ’30s to syncopated rhythms from musicians like Lionel Hampton or Glenn Miller. It’s a cross between the Charleston and jazz dance and includes fast spins and flexed foot steps. If you’ve never done partner dancing, Lindy Hop is a great genre to learn because the steps are fairly easy, even for the least coordinated person. The triplet steps will tone your calves, and the fast pace will set your heart racing. Lindy Hop

is so invigorating, you will spend hours dancing without noticing that you’re burning hundreds of calories. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a studio that turns into a social dance at the end of the night, featuring a live band, so you can practice you’re newly acquired dance skills with more experienced dancers. No need to feel self-conscious; here are some important things to know before you start taking Lindy Hop lessons. See our Lindy Hop tips.

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Burn Calories Doing the Heart-Pumping Lindy Hop Dance