Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie

. Bianca and Nils are full time swing dance teachers, performers and choreographers. Their main passion and occupation are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie. … At the famous Savoy Ballroom in Harlem lots of names that made the history of the dance emerged. Nils Andrén from SWEDEN. Their main passion and occupation are Lindy Hop and Boogie Woogie. Lindy Hop is an African American partner dance that originated between 1920’s and 30’s in Harlem, New York. At the famous Savoy Ballroom in Harlem lots of names that made the history of the dance emerged. Just to name a few: Shorty George Snowden, All Minns, Norma Miller, Willa Mae Ricker, Frieda Washington and Frankie Manning. Frankie Manning, belonging to the second generation of Lindy Hoppers was an innovator, choreographer and became a role model for today dance scene. Dancers could dance to big names like Cab Calloway, Chick Webb , Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie.  Bianca Locatelli is  SWEDEN/ITALY.  They are members of the Swedish national team in Boogie Woogie and Lindy Hop and together they won several Swedish competitions including the Swedish championships. Even abroad they hold titles at the International Lindy Hop Championship (ILHC), Camp Hollywood, European Swing Dance championship, several Boogie Woogie international competitions.  You can find many of their dancing on Youtube.

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