The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers

The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers Performance Troupe of the New York Swing Dance Society

The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers is the performance troupe of the New York Swing Dance Society, a nonprofit organization. With their high-flying aerials, playful musicality and vibrantly contagious energy, The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers have brought the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s back to life for audiences of all ages. Since the mid-1980s, The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers have been performing their classic Lindy Hop routines at renowned venues such as: First Night New York City, Radio City Music Hall, the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, The Battery Park Conservancy, Waterside Plaza and The Roseland Ballroom. The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers performance troupe was co-founded by one of Harlem's very own Lindy Hop legends, Frankie Manning (1914-2009). As an inspiration to swing dancers across the world for over 75 years, this "Ambassador of Lindy Hop" spread his love of swing as both teacher and choreographer. His choreography remains the core of The Big Apple Lindy Hoppers' repertoire, but has expanded to include pieces by other acclaimed choreographers such as: Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas, Steven Mitchell, Laura Jeffers, Matt Bedell and Michael Jagger.

Leaders- Save the date!
08/01/2026

Leaders- Save the date!

In the green room at Jazz & Gin. What a great party!Thanks for inviting us!
07/27/2026

In the green room at Jazz & Gin. What a great party!

Thanks for inviting us!

So excited to be at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City on Thursday! Intro lesson with Laura Jeffers and then we'll do ...
06/24/2026

So excited to be at Lincoln Center's Summer for the City on Thursday! Intro lesson with Laura Jeffers and then we'll do a demo to show off some Frankie moves. The band is fantastic, DJ Heather Flock is amazing, and we can't wait.

Tell all your friends! It's free!

05/26/2026

Happy Birthday Frankie!

Here's the man himself performing with the Big Apple Lindy Hoppers circa 1990

05/25/2026

Come out and Shim Sham for Frankie's 112th birthday!

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We're Spring Flinging at Columbia University Wein Lounge on Saturday! Be sure to use the QR code to register with campus...
04/15/2026

We're Spring Flinging at Columbia University Wein Lounge on Saturday!

Be sure to use the QR code to register with campus security- deadline is today!

The Home of Happy Feet! Celebrating the Savoy Ballroom's 100th anniversary all weekend long
03/21/2026

The Home of Happy Feet! Celebrating the Savoy Ballroom's 100th anniversary all weekend long

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