From where does the “Texas Tommy” as a Lindy figure derive its name?

We have two different moves at this level that have the term “Cha Cha” in their title, one of which was named by Frankie Manning. Why do you think there would be swing moves with Latin dance terms in their name?

Notate the names of the moves and on which count they begin in this clip of Norma Miller and Frankie Manning dancing: https://youtu.be/l-IpPMi0uGI

In reference to the previous question regarding Frankie and Norma dancing, which nightclub was this social dance filmed?

How might the concepts of Cultural appropriation vs. Cultural adoption relate to our global swing community?

What has Lindy Hop (the dance, the community, the culture) given to you and your life?

What have you done to give back to Lindy Hop (the dance, the community, the culture)?