ILHC 2013 - Invitational Strictly Lindy Hop Finals

Top Lindy Hop dancers from around the world compete to live music by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five during in the International Lindy Hop Championships in Washington, DC, this past weekend.
Music by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five campusfive.com
More on the International Lindyhop Championships: ilhc.com

[@ThisIsMyFullName]

Everything about this video is great. The music, the dancing, the clothing, and the crowd cheering. There's so much energy in that room!

[@go2allnations1]

I was there and I can affirm all of what you just said. It is simply wonderful in every sense of the word

[@seanleith5312]

a bunch of ugly mess, it is not music, or dance

[@jasonpatowsky6929]

Lindybeige introduced me to lindy hop, and now I con't stop watching it ;--;

[@markterekhin2159]

Haha same here! I so want to learn this now.

[@Koolaidrulz21]

I was lucky. About the time I got curious about Lindy I was going into my first year of college and wouldn't you know it there was a ballroom/swing dance club on campus. No experience necessary! It's not all Lindy but at least I can learn some. And frankly Latin and European ballroom are fun too

[@Tritium8]

Damn Lindybeige.. sophisticated dude :)

[@davekent6023]

Yeah, me too. I don't even like dancing!

[@juanaloizaga496]

Tritium8 bnjjMuchacha ojos de papel

[@ShortRound27]

This looks like a lot of fun.

[@evasmiljanic3529]

The best thing about Lindy Hop is how genuinely happy everyone looks dancing

[@hasonap]

Eva Smiljanic I mean the extreme joy in observing is crazy, can't imagine how joyful it is to actually dance it. In my to-do list for me to learn Lindyhop or swing

[@evasmiljanic3529]

haXona i used to take lindy hop classes, it's a blast! After the strict and stuffy ballroom dances I learned, letting loose with swing feels great :D

[@hasonap]

Eva Smiljanic I have only embodied the musical part - so jazz, swing and other music like this has always been a joy to listen to. Sadly I don't know why I never actually did the dancing, maybe because you would sadly be seen as an outsider in school in today's society. Now that I am older and in my 20s I am definitely considering learning it tho!

[@Orbonautic]

You definitely should! I've started taking classes a couple months ago and it's amazing! The community is awesome and the dance itself is really fun and energetic. Whenever I go dancing it's always the highlight of my week and it never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@Bertanerny]

I can't dance at all and I know nothing about dancing but I got so much enjoyment watching it, I think I've got two left feet but I'd love to try it, it looks incredible

[@itsthekkc]

Life goal: Become even half as skilled as these people

[@d.e.b.b5788]

+Keenan “Redd” Kok-Carlson It's not as hard as you think. What you see above are mostly just alterations of the basic steps. You'll be able to get the basics down in one lesson. From there on, it's a matter of learning to lead the girl into the steps while keeping time to the beat yourself. When you're comfortable with that, THEN you can add styling and more exotic steps yourself. Take a lesson at a local adult night class, most high schools have them at night. The biggest hurdle is getting started, and trying not to feel stupid. Remember, everyone had to be a beginner. The most important thing is, IT'S FUN!

[@flemingcourt]

Life goal: become even half as skilled as Keenan Kok-Carlson ;)

[@tdreamgmail]

How’s it going?

[@albertbatfinder5240]

Life goal: Become even half as happy as these people

[@trontronicentertainment3712]

What matters way more: the right partner and love for the music and the dance - and of course: practicing ^^

[@DarylLukas]

Anyone who can dance like this has my respect

[@DubScott]

***** Je crois que tu as mal compris, il dit +/- "Quelqu'un qui peut dancer comme ça a tout mon respect" By the way, that's just brilliant and they seem to have so much fun :)

[@mr.wizard2974]

I heard that!

[@agnesholingue994]

Well you certainly have respect for my parents and friends then! I'm learning too lol!

[@greatvalue_ethelcain]

Agnes Holingue That’s so cool

[@steliangarea8988]

@@greatvalue_ethelcain FfffFrumosi inegalabili.

[@vilot70]

I am 77 years old and did dance at every chance I had. Grab a partner and lets go. I even won a couple of contest. I still sit here and can't sit still

[@mimiduquette5179]

Peter Kelley Once a dancer, always a dancer, the gift never leaves you!

[@prebooomer]

75 here and I know what you mean when you say, I can't sit still. Neither can I, its in my blood have been dancing this way for over 60 years and have loved every moment of it! I and the wife go to a swing dance club here in Reno, Nevada, every sat nite and dance for about 6 hours straight with a few breaks thrown in as we are older than when we started. LOL its sure a hell of a lot of fun!!

[@NILNIIL]

It's so cool! Unfortunately, in my country for especially age it is practically inaccessible. I really want to.

[@janinazkomina]

Peter Kelley asi

[@rekostarr7149]

Hahahaha!

[@MarriedToKpop]

I love how even though it's a competition, you can see that everyone is having so much fun, even just by watching the other competents. It's just that kind of music and dance that brings happiness.

[@robertcaffrey6097]

The entire energy in that room is fantastic, the band, the music, the dancers the audience, pure magic.

[@IsaacTreat]

I dunno who won, and I don't care. They all kick ass.

[@emmuffindoodles]

I love how everyone was smiling like they were enjoying the moment.

[@kipinsane]

Okay this is the best nothing will compare twelve minutes of my life in KZbin. Sharing this to everyone I know and watching this 30 more times

[@jackgoodkin2267]

it's the roaring 2020's stuff like this needs to be brought back on the double!

[@tomsmith5216]

Hard to Lindy to rap, lol

[@musicsnob4226]

Link us dadio

[@musicsnob4226]

Watch 'the three little bops'

[@lavenderfae8585]

I would LOVE to be able to dance like this. Utterly joyous 🥰🥰🥰

[@wolfbakugoukatsuki547]

It genuinely upsets me that I didn’t grow up in an age where people danced like this… Dude, it looks like so much fun.

[@bwenluck9812]

@wolfbakugoubkat You can still do swing dancing! It didn't stop in the 30s or 40s, you know!

[@kerensabirch5214]

That was a joy to watch. Thank you for posting.

[@mikleman996]

Love watching this dance, so much energy and fun

[@jarednoort8117]

What kind of music is this? Swing music? It's the best thing I've ever heard.

[@kempertalley]

If you want to learn this dance, please go to reddit and /r/swingdancing and ask where you can learn and tell us where you live! We will try to help connect you with local Lindy hop instructors. Anyone can learn this dance, and there are plenty of people that would love to teach you. If you live in the south east of the U.S., I can direct you to almost every Lindy group there.

[@thegemstone95]

Hey, Kemper do you know of any in the Caribbean

[@scorpio102987]

I live in Arkansas, show me your ways!!! Lol

[@aroonpan9360]

I live in Thailand, somewhere I can learn this dance, I never to see it in here.

[@eastside2669]

And what's with Germoney???

[@ubroc]

@@aroonpan9360facebook.com/chiangmaiswingdance/

[@johnatkinson738]

It is so nice to watch the younger generation keeping the old dances going I can't dance a step but I love watching it

[@FelixDance88]

let's not forget its roots in Harlem!

[@andrewbusse254]

Is there a more active and amazing dance in this world like this?? Couldn't believe this was invented in the 20ies..now almost 100 years ago...soooo cool and amazing...simply awesome!

[@charlessmith263]

Swing-outs. Charlestons. Texas Tommies. Circles. Air steps. It was a very good 12 minutes of great lindy hop competitive dance!!!

[@DavidLopez1997]

Such a great video! I was literally smiling throughout the whole thing. It was amazing to see everyone having such a great time, having fun and giving out such a wonderful vibe. I felt as if I was there in person, clapping along and cheering on every single one of them. So beautiful!

[@DumitruFurnea]

simply awesome ... this is dancing!

[@vir5491]

dancing at it's best. i miss lindy. i took swing for a while. best dancing ever.

[@Evija3000]

That was epic. If I ever go to dance classes this is it, this is what I'm going to. Even if all I can learn are the basic steps.

[@LelouchVelvet]

+Evija3000 So do it :D

[@Evija3000]

Dorifto Kingu! Sadly I don't have the time right now, but maybe in a couple years =]

[@Wirelesstaco]

+Evija3000 Trust me you have the time. You just don't value learning Swing as much as something else. Possibly watching KZbin videos? Find a class and commit an hour or two a week, Magically you will be the same amount of busy, and yet learning swing at the same time.

[@Evija3000]

Wirelesstaco I get what you mean, but you can't exactly judge my situation well if you don't know it. I have a full time job and I study at a university. Plus I volunteer in church. I guess I do value some things more, but I think it's for a reason. When I finish Uni I'll take up a couple of more serious hobbies. Most likely guitar lessons and dancing. :) Plus it would be way better if I had a guy to invite to come with me. Reciting the steps on my own with some women would feel a bit lame compared to this...

[@Wirelesstaco]

+Evija3000 True, I don't know your situation and can't accurately assess it. I do know that I have had things I've wanted to learn/do that always seem to be one year away but when that year comes something else pushes it back again. I've finally found that practicing/ going to an event whenever I can tends to magically open up more time in my schedule. At first it might just be one time every month or so, but as you become more comfortable doing something the amount of energy it takes for you to go and do it is less and all of a sudden there is more time available for it. Look into your university to see if they have a Swing dance club I know a lot have them. Whats nice about classes is that a lot of them tend to rotate partners every 5 or 10 min so even if you don't have someone to go with you its OK! Swing events are also a great Social gathering and most dances I've been to people will dance with someone for one or two songs then find a new partner.(Unless of course they came with their own). I guess all I'm saying is although you may not be able to practice at the level you want to because of your schedule don't let it stop you from trying at all. Best of luck with your studies and everything you are working towards.

[@dannybans23]

beginning my Lindy Hop journey tonight! first lesson!

[@surikovwithlove8168]

So? U are a good l-hopper now?

[@candyinmyivan6113]

What's up w/your "journey"

[@starogre]

so are you pro now? or did you give up the first week :D

[@Pepper_Meadow]

It's been 2+ years. We demand an update.

[@elanorien8005]

What everyone else said! XD

[@WillmaticNYC]

10+ years later and this is still the best

[@proybankins709]

Very jovial. Looks like a lovely time! I couldn't help but smile through almost all this

[@RichardTruss]

i must have watched this video 20 times over the past year. I love it! I want to learn to dance like that!

[@kangarookids7497]

Swing dancing is so much fun. It gives you energy, not take it away.

[@JohnHelfgott]

see that video again, my god i can stop see that video and enjoy that song

[@JohnHelfgott]

I SEE THAT VIDEO MORE THAN 50 TIMES IN 3 YEARS.

[@andyheldable]

There is literally an infant who as watched 'Bee Movie' 357 times in a year. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5178623/Netflix-user-watched-Bee-Movie-357-times-revealed.html

[@gibn1542]

andyheldable those are rookie numbers mate

[@mariabarnadas8158]

Lundy hop

[@francazanni521]

Salsa swing

[@gauravdawg]

you need a new hobby

[@Basharnl]

I'm going to look if there is a place nearby that gives Lindy Hop dance lessons. I just love this!

[@dogperson432]

Be careful to avoid ballroom studios. They will teach a watered-down, awkward version of this to the wrong music.

[@Shadowruby-dx6pg]

These people put dancing to a whole new level it's amazing

[@brendaswann7292]

Dance. Always dance. Never look back and wish you had danced more. All of these people will live longer and happier because they dance every time they had the chance. 💫💫💫💫👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🥰💕🥰💕🥰🇨🇦

[@TheDarknessArrives]

Speedstick should use this for their Commercials.

[@cierradavid3960]

INCREDIBLE!

[@MissDragonClaws]

The smiles on all on their faces are just amazing. Just the pure joy makes even me happy :')

[@JohnHelfgott]

I convert that video to mp3 just because the song. very very very perfect.

[@nw5638]

I've watched this almost every day for the past couple weeks, always puts a smile on my face. I love when the other dancers get excited or laugh at something another couple does.

[@omgjeez1]

This kind of dancing/music sets my heart on fire!! I can't think of anything more fun!

[@prebooomer]

There is nothing more fun than this dancing, especially to good Boogie Woogie music, or fast big band music.

[@caucasianafrican1435]

This is my new wake-up and get going music... Makes me spring out of bed!

[@aaronalquiza9680]

instead of zumba, gyms should teach these things

[@nuotna]

lol :)) gyms cant teach this. this is art man :D

[@janinazkomina]

Aaron Alquiza eeqxxdggaanfygxxaff

[@latriceprice6426]

Watch the original lindy hoppers. These dancers look like they’re waltzing compared to the originals!!!

[@worldinsights930]

@@nuotna zumba is shit

[@MimiKeel]

@@latriceprice6426, exactly. They're totally doing it all wrong, but at least they're having fun trying, right?

[@MrSubliminal69]

Thank you for the happiness of seeing again me in BC blues (LYON France) with a dancer who danced almost all night long... A real happiness, we were on fire! THANK YOU Jahrod UNYK...

[@norbertertel2989]

This is the finest Lindy competition that I have ever seen...Thanks for posting.....

[@DarkOsprey28]

Thanks SO much for uploading this! They way theu kept slingshotting around the dance floor was phenomenal! :D

[@bnkrmike29]

i had an idea for a prank/flash mob, what if they all dress up full-swag and go to an event filled with really old people. Everything would seem casual and while pretending to be strangers to one another they would start a dance-off as soon as the music play. I wonder what the old people's reaction would be... how would they react to something so familiar yet so out of time?

[@tienshi]

I'd think you'd be surprised and find that the old people are dancing before you guys do ;)

[@montmorencymarmot]

I've actually seen something a bit like that done some years ago, and (predictably) the old people adored it. You're absolutely right, it is a lovely idea.

[@judysali]

OLD PEOPLE know how to dance! They are the one who started it and would be right there dancing along the YOUNGER people. Dancing is for everyone!

[@prebooomer]

I am afraid I and the Wife would have beat you to it, there was a clothing store in Reno, on Virginia street that was playing Boogie Woogie on there store speaker system. The Wife grabbed me and said hit it baby, and away we went, they actually cleared a space for us and we danced for about an hour, had a good sized crowd when we quit!!

[@cornjobb]

"swag" is free stuff, like tshirts or keychains. how do you dress in that?

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Loving the dance routines and the awesome music these people are dancing , totally amazing

[@clean9208]

2020 year. I disbelieve my eyes that people know how to present themselves like that. I saw dances and abruptly, but the presentation and the buzz are amazing.

[@jmart222]

I must do this someday, it's amazingly classy and looks like so much fun. I'd work so hard to be able to do this

[@BuddyStoked51]

Most Cities have classes in this dance and their is a vibrant international community performing, competing and Social dancing this style of dance all over the world. The particular style in this clip is Lindy hop (in case you haven't seen it in the comments yet) I would definitely encourage you to get off the fence and l join a beginner class in your area. Also maybe look at Balboa, Collegiate Shag and perhaps blues dancing all also great dances from around the same era and also a blast. Anyway just a little nudge from a stranger who has been dancing for some time but its of course up to you.

[@tulipeeloise]

I'm a swing dancer (lindy and east coast swing) and I was nervous when I first started out but I've discovered that a lot of people in this type of dance community are always so friendly and willing to help out a beginner. I say go for it!!!! It's so much fun!

[@twitchascension]

The greatest thing about that statement is that, when it first became popular, it was viewed as anything BUT classy :D

[@johhnytreason69]

twitchascension That is interesting twitch, well, it sure ain't anything like twerking. Sure its classy because people who do old styles of dance are in a way sophisticated, but that is just superficial to me. I see it as classy because it is a true art form that can express deep emotions.

[@twitchascension]

***** I think the way we view things is interesting. With this, when it first started white people wouldn't be caught dead doing it. It started in Harlem, and was considered pretty racy at the time (remember it was like the 30s). I think it's funny that it's "sophisticated" simply because it's older. :p

[@mark_wooley001]

Every one was just amazing ... wonderful ...

[@GetTheGrandFunkOut]

I don't know how I found this, but I am never leaving!

[@dancemarathon]

Just wonderful watching these dancers and the fun they are having. Engaged, smiling, and moving to great sounds- all the ingredients for feeling good and staying fit.

[@PortbyhanMan]

I would love to dance like this! It is just amazing :D

[@9RedJohn9]

Get that camera in focus! This was beyond pure awesome!

[@KirbyLWallace]

Man, if I were about 20 years younger...... I'd be all over this. This looks like hella fun. Equal parts dance and Judo.

[@arturbegaj419]

Fantastici queste copie

[@user-vv3jj1tg4i]

Супер. Завидую от души. Молодцы. Так держать до 100 дет

[@user-bt2uc2nr1v]

Энерджайзеры, одним словом. Круто.

[@BrammBass]

This is so amazing! The speed, the moves, the attitude, love it!

[@pattithiel7342]

I wish we would of continued dancing 💃 this way. Dance it all!! I’m so glad my mom had a record collection of all of these and trusted me not to put any scratches on them.

[@gaetanocalabrese1735]

Bellissimo, beata gioventù, grazie per il video, buona vita a tutti🌹🦋🌞😉❤️💕

[@Sturtma]

Wow, this is awesome! I have to learn this dance now! Classic!

[@go2allnations1]

This is called the Lindy Hop. Learn it. It is worth it. Period.

[@get11net]

What this is so cool. Man I wish I could dance.

[@ammab.p.5875]

same

[@gamophyte]

you can do this, it's not hard, it just takes time, show up do it

[@get11net]

Aww :3 Thanks

[@jkendrickreusswig1831]

IndieSpaceAstronaut

[@anitakaur4911]

Caithlin I had to do this in school for PE and it was soo hard 😂😅

[@S4BRETOOTH]

I love how everyone has a smile on their faces. Awesome video. And I love the music as well.

[@blazofan08]

I watch this video all the time

[@missmelodies52]

They are all great, but the couple in the black OWNED it.

[@jovial111]

Dax and Sarah :-D

[@johhnytreason69]

I'm tied between them and Max Pitruzella/Annie Trudeau, crazy throw moves and their second one killed it too. Dax and Sarah were awesome, what style!

[@nuttyworldrut8755]

@@johhnytreason69 It's called culture appropriation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWGoZWyCp9epkLs Google Lindy Hop. PEACE.

[@cajun812]

Man, you guys are just plain fun to watch!

[@chanellover18]

Everything about this is awesome! Absolutely obsessed with the outfits and amazing moves!

[@celestielha]

I've always wanted to learn this kind of dancing 😍😍😍

[@bored1980]

Incredible! I've never seen anything like it! I'd try it myself if only I didn't have the coordination of a newborn deer.

[@janinazkomina]

jł

[@analisantos3207]

Try it anyways! With the right teacher and the right attitude, you'll do it. Not this good, maybe (this good is really, really good) but still well enough to have loads of fun. I started dancing lindy around half a year ago. The first time I went to a party, I was asked to dance by a very experienced leader and I made a mistake in the first 10 seconds (of course). He stopped dancing, looked at me super seriously and said "don't EVER apologise. There are no mistakes in lindy. Smile all the time. Dance on. And that's it." He grabbed me again and I've been having a load of fun with every single dance since then.

[@christinemarygallacher8663]

That was completely wild I love and remember dancing some times like that..wow...

[@patrickyoung3503]

I have subscribed & I'm in my my mix eighties all this reminds me of the old days . Great to see the youngsters revive the good times of Hester year . Thanks for posting .

[@GhitescuStefan]

Love how even the simplest moves have an insane dynamic. Keep it up !

[@glendametivier6027]

It keeps your heart rate up & trim and slim, enough exercise for a week

[@prebooomer]

Sure does! I am 75 and my wife is 63, we both are strong and trim because we have danced this type of dance for over forty years together!! It will keep you young at heart too!!

[@donniehagy5125]

Absolutely amazing. They haven't as much as drawn a sweat and I'm sitting here out of breath!

[@simply_rouge]

Lord, I wish I could learn to dance like this!! It seems so fun and lively!

[@alessandrod.sanchez865]

seriously in love with the dance and the music

[@davidfloyd7120]

How in the world can they remember the steps that fast ? AMAZING

[@brainsick213]

Damn that looks fun.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

+brainsick213 Take a class and see. The guys are always way outnumbered by the girls. it's an easy way to be more attractive to girls. Once the word gets around that you're a good dancer, the girls will come to you. Most high schools have adult classes in swing dance in the evenings during the week.

[@mixinmagic5995]

I havent a clue why I'm getting dance recommendations to watch but I'm glad did. Those dancers were incredible! Thanks for posting.

[@positivelyfantasmic]

Other dancers had flashier tricks, but Remi and Moe brought a colossal energy They're my favorite dancers here by far

[@Ballacha]

puts a smile on my face =)

[@jarednoort8117]

i watch this to cheer myself up when im feeling bad

[@richardalvarado-ik9br]

Thank God I finally landed in the right place!! swing dancing is dancing to Lady Gaga and 1970's soft rock.....YGBKM!!......THANKS A BUNCH FOR THIS!!

[@gregkuehle7212]

I come back to this video time and again, just to get re-inspired.

[@AlainWong]

Glad you appreciate it, Andrew =D

[@DanteMan]

reminds me of Tom & Jerry

[@monstrycloud7784]

I dance alone to myself this night but see you guys... makes me feel that I wasn't alone... this night dancing was just magic... lindy hop is just electrifying.. it's something like Love... is amazing. Greetings from Mexico City

[@user-vz7mu4su9n]

It's nice to hear the cantina band are still performing.

[@heinkle1]

The skill and composure required to do this at such a high level puts modern dancing to shame.

[@g230sjd]

i just applied for a course just because i watched this video :D

[@dogperson432]

Be careful not to get involved with ballroom studios. You could do ballroom for years and never learn anything like this.

[@Oaxa1]

I never tire of seeing this again and again!

[@cherylthackray6540]

Outstanding best dance ever, takes you back in time but thank god its still alive

[@Lizet_Artistry]

I want to learn how to dance swing sooooo freaking bad. GOAL!

[@d.e.b.b5788]

+Liz Ariana Nighttime adult swing classes are usualy available in local high schools, and most often, cheap. Often taught by professional teachers from local dancing schools, too, to get people started. Do it!

[@Lizet_Artistry]

D.E.B. B - thank you!!! I'm going to look into that. For sure!!

[@prebooomer]

@ Lizziy Ari, also Google Swing Dance or Lindy hop groups in your area, I would be surprised if there was not at least one, close to you, they are all over the U.S.A., France, Germany Sweden etc etc. We have a club in Reno, that I and the wife attend.

[@NannaLaurie]

I wish parties were like this :(

[@bararich8]

That's my first time I see Lindy Hop dance and I must say I LOVE IT! :-)

[@_cup_of_tea]

Love the band!!! Amazing dancers!!

[@d.d.f.700]

Happy bday! FRANKIE MANNING

Eszméletlen jó!!!

[@michyynicole7829]

This was so much fun to watch, everyone was amazing !

[@stupidseviltwin]

why does this make me so happy???