Lindy 500

08/10/2018

One week from today we are premiering Michael Gamble and the Mobtown All-Stars at Lindy 500 2018! Michael Gamble, esteemed musician, dancer, and organizer of one of the world's biggest Lindy Hop events, is coming all the way from North Carolina to lead a band of hand-picked Baltimore musicians.

It's going to be lit.

08/09/2018

Lindy 500 starts one week from today! In preparation, we will be highlighting people and parts of Lindy 500 over the next week.

A week from tomorrow is the launch of our grand experiment, the Fresh Blood Initiative. You can check out the full Fresh Blood class descriptions here: https://www.lindy500baltimore.com/new-blood-workshops/

This brings us to today's spotlight: Joey Science.
Joey started swing dancing in 2005, and still can't wrap their head around where the time has gone. They are actively training in both lead and follow roles, and finds that each role is important and exciting in its own way. Joey's formal training in the learning sciences informs their classroom vibe of learning how to learn dance and trying things before talking about them.

Class Description: Who are you as a dancer, really? Let's find out by dancing the opposite role and seeing what of your personal style sticks around.

We are so excited for this class. Come out on Friday the 17th from 4-5pm and check it out.

07/01/2018

Dance passes are now available at www.lindy500baltimore.com.

Dance pass features:
-3 nights of dancing, including two late nights
-2 nights of live music by Michael Gamble and the Mobtown Allstars
-A live late night lead by Jon Tigert's amazing band
-DJs Tony Vergara, Rayned Wiles, and Omar Meyers
-Competitions!

Get 'em while they are there for the getting!

Lindy 500, Baltimore's biggest Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz event, is coming your way August 16th-19th, 2018. This year the weekend will feature over 15 workshops, two track levels, three nights of dancing, discussions, competitions, and world famous instructors. 

06/25/2018

"At Lindy 500, I can be myself. The instructors, and the attendees, are out of this world, just like me." - Cats of Baltimore (www.lindy500baltimore.com)

06/19/2018

"One of us! One of us! www.lindy500baltimore.com" - Cats of Baltimore

06/18/2018

“Sometimes Lindy Hop events bring out my anxiety. It’s like, I think I’m smiling, but instead I look like this. That’s why I go to events that embrace the anxious and let me be me. Lindy 500 is that event.” - Cats of Baltimore

06/18/2018

"You know, I'm not the kind of cat to put myself out there. I wish I were...but I'm a casual cat (a Cazh Cat, if you will), and I prefer my Lindy Hop events to be almost withholding. That's why Lindy 500 is my event; it's got that mix of Baltimore magic without ever being grandiose or overly self-promoting. Some view it as a flaw, but I view it as character" - Cats of Baltimore

06/13/2018

Announcing Lindy 500's exceptional MC, Aries Indenbaum:
As an emcee, Aries has hosted, instigated, and enabled countless parties and celebrations. They’re often found on top of a chair; toasting births and successes, introducing notable humans, and celebrating life. They are justifiably proud of their Caesar Flickerman, Lumpy Space Princess, and Nigel Thornberry impressions, as well as their extensive knowledge of Steven Universe songs.

06/12/2018

There are only 3 days left to submit a Fresh Blood Workshop for this year's Lindy 500. Don't miss your chance to present something unique and teach at a major Lindy hop event. Check it out here, and send submissions to [email protected]: https://www.lindy500baltimore.com/new-blood-workshops/

The Lindy Hop scene is governed by norms and conventions that often result from the hobbyist, ad hoc approach that characterized the modern community's early days. As the scene has grown, many of our assumptions have been left unexamined. We love the national dance scene, but also recognize that it...

06/05/2018

Do you have a unique idea for a class, or a new way of teaching, that you think needs to be tried out at a Lindy Hop event? Consider applying to teach a Fresh Blood Workshop on the Friday of Lindy 500. If your class is picked you get to attend the event for free and will be be given a small honorarium for your time. There's only a few weeks left to apply. Check it out here, and pass it along to anyone you think would be a good candidate:

The Lindy Hop scene is governed by norms and conventions that often result from the hobbyist, ad hoc approach that characterized the modern community's early days. As the scene has grown, many of our assumptions have been left unexamined. We love the national dance scene, but also recognize that it...