4. Lindy Hop

The number of steps- 6

Originated in the 1900s, Lindy Hop evolved from the Charleston dance form. It’s often referred as swing dance and it mostly depends on the improvisation of the dancers. It’s a sporty and athletic form of partner dance which involves a constant moving of the legs. This six-step dance form is one of the 6 easiest wedding ballroom dances. Lindy Hop has two principal dance styles- the Savoy style and the G.I. style. While the Savoy style is comprised of long, horizontal lines, the G.I. style is all about upright position. The frenzied kicks and body movements make this dance form quite passionate.

The steps & pattern

The discernible swing of Lindy Hop gives it all the elegance. The swing out step usually involves pulling one partner by the other one from an open to a closed position. The entire swing out should cover an arc of 180 degrees. And immediately after the first move, the first partner will again swing back the other one to the original starting position. The following four steps are a repetition of the first two. Lindy hop, being an athletic form of dance, contains various acrobatic moves, but most of the steps are extremely smooth and precise. In short, each of the moves is very much in sync with the music, which makes it a perfect wedding ballroom dance.

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