History

Erroll Garner, uno de los pianistas más influyentes del jazz, cautivó al mundo con su estilo inconfundible y su talento para la improvisación. Desde sus introducciones innovadoras hasta su obra maestra «Misty», Garner dejó un legado imborrable que continúa inspirando a músicos y bailarines.

Discover the fascinating story of the first aerial in the history of the Lindy Hop, created by pioneers Frankie Manning and Frida Washington. This innovative movement transformed the swing community, adding complexity and creativity to dance. Explore the impact of this aerial and enjoy revealing anecdotes in an exciting video with Frankie Manning.

Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates, born in 1912 in rural South Carolina, was a famous swing dancer and showman known for tap dancing with a wooden prosthetic limb and a unique style. Bates had lost a leg in a farming accident at the age of six.

Louise "Mama Lou" Parks is one of the dancers who, with her company, kept Lindy Hop "alive" after the closure of the Savoy Ballroom in 1958.