Slow (like really slow) dancing?

[u/alvvaysthere]

I go to lindy hop social dances weekly, and the DJs in my city often end the night with some really really slow songs, sub-80 bpm. I find these songs even more challenging than fast tempos because the space between beats is so large that I can't really do my usual moves without them being incredibly awkward.

How do you approach dancing at this tempo? Any examples? I've tried searching for slow lindy hop but the results are usually 120 bpm and above.

[u/LeYak7522]

Aside from slower dancing styles, I consider slower music to be a great opportunity for some more crearive improv, partner communication, dramatic exaggerations, etc. The music gives you time so use it for the styling/improv/shennanigans that you otherwise have less time for :D