Stompin’ at the Savoy Swing Dance Social

In the late 1920s, a new style of dance emerged in Harlem—the Lindy Hop. At the Savoy Ballroom, legendary jazz musicians like Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, and Count Basie would swing from the stage, while dancers like Al Minns, Leon James, “Shorty” George Snowden, Big Bea, Norma Miller, Frankie Manning, and many others would show off their moves on the dance floor.

Join us on Saturday, April 12th for swing dance lessons, live music, and social dancing at the National Museum of American History’s Coulter Performance Plaza. Romp, stomp, move, and groove as the Smithsonian pays tribute to the home of happy feet, the Savoy Ballroom!

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The National Museum of American History welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. This event is wheelchair accessible. Additional accommodations are available upon request; please email [email protected]. Two weeks’ notice is preferred.

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