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George "Shorty" Snowden (July 4, 1904 – May 1982) was an African American dancer in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s. Snowden was best known for his improvisational dance style.
He and his partner Mattie Purnell invented the Harlem Lindy Hop in the dance marathon at Harlem's Rockland Palace between June and July 1928. Snowden and Purnell's invention was based on the breakaway pattern which they practically rediscovered via an accident in the dance marathon. There existed various Lindy Hop dances around the U.S. since Charles Lindbergh's flight over the Atlantic Ocean in May 1927, which were not connected to the Harlem dance. The Harlem Lindy Hop was not the first of the Lindy Hop dances, but it was probably the only one which survived in the long run.

Humility: “I can always get better. I’m not too good for lessons or classes. I’m responsible for at least 50% of this dance.”
Empathy: “My partner is trying their hardest. They aren’t perfect, and neither am I.”
Selflessness: Find joy in every dance, regardless of the skill level of your partner.

Dance for your partner, not yourself, and you'll be amazed how you feel!

Much like physical fitness, dancing doesn't have to be your end goal. It can be a vehicle for so much more!!

We'll be there! It's a big ocean, but worth it to join our family!!

Remember: learning to dance should be fun!!

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