Handout
Other

Swing Dance Step

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the most basic swing dance steps. It includes such dance steps as the Jitterbug, the Shag, and the Charleston.
Website
Other

The Archives of Early Lindy Hop: The Beginning of the Lindy Hop

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the history of the Lindy Hop and biographies of those involved with the early Lindy hop scene.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Jitterbugs, Swing Kids, and Lindy Hoppers

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the cultural impact of swing dancing.
Website
Central Home

Central Home: centralhome.com: History of Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.
Article
Other

History of Swing Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reviews the history of swing dancing by decade, starting with the Roaring '20's through today.
Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Jitterbugs, Swing Kids, and Lindy Hoppers

For Students 9th - 10th
This primary source set uses illustrations, documents, and photographs to tell the story of the history of swing dance.
Handout
Other

The Archives of Early Lindy Hop: Whitey's Lindy Hoppers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a history of the Lindy Hop and information on its founder, Herbert "Whitey" White. It includes more links to further information.
Website
Other

Boston Swing Dance Network: Swing Dances!

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides dance information based on swing dancing. Links to the dance company's schedule, directions, FAQs, lessons, and dance articles are available.
Graphic
Curated OER

Savoy Ballroom, Home of the Lindy Hop, the Original Swing Dance

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information on the history of the Lindy Hop and biographies of those involved with the early Lindy hop scene.