The Lindy Hop and Harlem Renaissance

1. Race

1.1. African Americans traveled from the South to the North in search of jobs and a better way of life.

1.2. Lindy Hop fused both African and European dance traditions

1.3. While dancing at the Savoy Ballroom, race was not looked upon but rather the individual's love of dance and dance skill.

2. Politics

2.1. Housing and Job's Were Scarce

2.2. Rent was high and overcrowding was not unusual

2.3. Racial discrimination was common

3. Gender

3.1. Gender was not looked upon so strictly as with previous dancing where men/women were expected to dance a certain way or one was showcased over the other. Instead, the Lindy Hop allowed both genders to dance freely and express themselves with the music. There was a freedom and love of the dance.