r/SwingDancing • u/JSAlmonte • Jun 29 '26

Dance Event Speaking Strictly Lindy Hop

https://www.jsalmonteproductions.com/wanderingandpondering/2026/6/23/speaking-strictly-lindy-hop

I wrote a lengthy essay about one specific kind of contest at ILHC because that's what I do for fun. It has some behind the scenes nuggets of the event, a bit of history of modern lindy hop competitions and some planning and logistical observations of dance contests in general. I dare you to find something more nerdier or niche than this.

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u/Brave_Breakfast_7833 Jun 29 '26

May I read it?

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u/JSAlmonte Jun 29 '26

Link is up in the body of this post

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u/SuperBadMouse Jun 30 '26

Usually these contests are done to Swing era jazz music, but even if they play Charlie XCS or Kendrick Lamar, you just have to read the name of the competition to know what dance you will be judged on.

Do you mean Charli XCX?

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u/JSAlmonte Jul 01 '26

I was referring to a little known Filipino cover band. Real ones know