Olivia Fortunato
Ambassador Update: Samuel Coleman
Spreading the Joy of Lindy Hop Samuel has developed teaching styles and choreographies that are “culturally relevant” and bring an...
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Olivia Fortunato
Feb 8, 20151 min read
Ambassador Update: Jamin Jackson
It is that same SPIRIT that can break down barriers today.” From, Greenwood Swingout: The Purpose Jamin’s presence has been felt in the...
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Olivia Fortunato
Jan 5, 20154 min read
The Harlem Swing Dance Society – WZUP in Harlem
By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem SWOP – with The Harlem Swing Dance Society Breaking News: WZUP in Harlem Paperwork for the project is in –...
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Olivia Fortunato
Dec 5, 20147 min read
Frankie Manning: the Passion
This time two years ago I had no idea what a rock-step was, had never attempted a swing-out and, in all honesty, had probably never heard...
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Olivia Fortunato
Nov 29, 20143 min read
All About the Frankie Track at Herräng Dance Camp
All about the Frankie Track at Herräng Dance Camp 2014 Frankie came into my life in 1987 when the performance group the Rhythm Hot Shot —...
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Olivia Fortunato
Nov 29, 20142 min read
Swing Back: The Harlem SWOP with The Harlem Swing Dance Society
By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem Swing Dance Society(THSDS) is the sole organization in Harlem promoting and preserving Lindy Hop and...
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Olivia Fortunato
Nov 25, 20142 min read
The Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers Jacket!
Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers at the opening of the Savoy Pavillion, New York World’s Fair 1939. Chick Webb is in the background. Photo NYPL. By...
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