Yes, we kindly require all our guests to be vaccinated if eligible. Testing will not be required but if you feel sick please stay home. If you recently had covid, we ask you only attend if you are more than 10 days past the first day of your illness and your symptoms are resolved - we ask you still wear a mask. Thank you for your understanding as we have elderly as well as children ineligible for vaccination present. We will have a livestream available for guests that are unable to attend in person.
The term Lindy Hop is inspired by aviator Charles Lindbergh who 'hopped' the Atlantic ocean in 1927 -- the same year that the YWCA (our venue) opened its doors. It is a social dance that harks from the Swing Era in the late 1920s. It originated in Harlem, New York, and is a fusion of many dances including jazz, tap, breakaway, and Charleston. One of Rachel's biggest passions in college and beyond was participating in Stanford Swingtime, where she met many of her lifelong friends.
Bay Area: Wednesday Night Hop LA: UCLA Swing Club offers free classes Honolulu: Hawaii Swing Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawaiijitterbugs/about) Orange County: The Atomic Ballroom