Lindy Hop is a fast paced dance style that was born in the late 20s in New York. The routines often include frantic footwork paired with daring somersaults, lunges, and other acrobatics. Legendary in the history of the dance were Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, formed in 1935. The break-neck pace of the group's choreographies saw them featured in many of the era's Broadway performances and Hollywood movies. To truly appreciate the skill, as well as risk, their art entailed, take a moment to watch this clip from the 1941 film Hellzapoppin'. As the US stepped up its involvement in the 2$^{nd}$ World War, many of the male dancers were drafted, and by the mid-forties the group was no more. At the time of writing this, a sole member of the original group (also featured in the above clip) is still alive: Norma Miller is 97 years old, and still travels to promote the dance.
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