More and more people around the world are turning their attention to the once popular Lindy Hop. That's life – dance in retro style, love for the past - results in the image of everyday life.
What is Lindy Hop?
Reference! Lindy Hop is an American dance with African choreographic elements. Its history began in the 20-30s of the last century under the influence of the jazz movement in music. Art critics classify the dance as a swing variety.
Actually, Lindy is a kind of mix of Charleston and tap. Later he became the founder of European boogie-woogie, which later grew into rock and roll.
There are known pair and single performances in this genre, all movements of which are based on basic steps and filled with rhythmic improvisation.
Open position: the hand of one partner is in the hand of the other.
Closed: hands lie as if in a waltz.
Important! The hallmark of this active dance is a beautiful smile.
When was the dance and dress code born?
The unusual name “Lindy Hop” was invented by the famous dancer J.Snowden is nicknamed Shorty after the name of the famous pilot Charles Lindbergh. His joke caught on, perhaps also because irony and humor are inherent in the swing genre, and the complexity of acrobatics is akin to a feat.
The dance gained its greatest popularity in the 30-40s of the twentieth century. It was performed with pleasure by great jazzmen - B. Goodman, A. Shaw, G. Miller, encouraging the audience to dance improvisation.
During the same period, a special dress code arose in this culture, requiring beautiful, stylish clothing for women and men: a non-trivial dress and a mandatory bow tie.
Modern youth are again returning to the immortal retro, heartily celebrating its new birth.
Dress code for classes
The main thing is that clothes should be comfortable. Even socialist realist artists once adhered to this rule, inspiring people with their posters of the 1940s.
In order not to restrict movement, the following set is suitable:
- bandage in the form of a scarf on the head;
- wide-leg trousers;
- soft shoes with flat soles (regular sneakers are fine);
- A spacious linen backpack as a bag for a training kit.
Competitions
In this case, everything is very tough:
- for men: hat, trouser suspenders, bow tie;
- for girls: all kinds of retro dresses with polka dots, floral hair decorations.
Lindy Hop Parties
Several types of dresses are ideal for themed entertainment events:
- Babydoll style: made of light fabric with lace, loose fit, high waist, short sleeves.
- "Cocktail" – for closed parties, emphasizes feminine beauty and individuality of the image. The dress has a wide, flowing cut, slightly above the knees.
- Small black dress ideal for cocktail events.
- Hipster dress: made of fabric with a checkered or striped print. It is usually complemented with large glasses and various hats.
- Peasant Dress: it is also called rural for its inexpensive but natural material and simplicity of cut, similar to a tunic.
- In the style of "fit and flair": a tight-fitting top that immediately turns into a wide skirt of bright colors, slightly above or below the knees.
- Surplice style: wraparound, V-neckline, high waist.
- "Men's line" in clothing for women: men's trouser suits with shirts, as well as fitted three-piece suits with blouses in soft tones.
Tips for "LINDY-HOP DRESS CODE"
Lindy hop is not only a dance move, but also a way of life. Among its mandatory components, along with music, is stylish clothing. The initially established rules are still fashionable classics and do not go out of sight of modern youth.
Clothing selection criteria
To always be fully prepared to dance, buy suitable clothing items.
Among the most important criteria:
- designed in the Lindy Hop style;
- a feeling of confidence - as they say, “lay on the soul”;
- comfortable and comfortable in dancing;
- washes easily and dries well;
- Fits compactly in a backpack.
Recommended settings:
- the bottom of the hem of the dress fits into the interval “mid-thigh - no more than 10 cm below the knee”;
- the skirt is not tight, it can be extended to a “semi-sun”;
- corrugated or smooth fabric;
- the top can be with straps, with sleeves, or a strap is possible;
- breathing is not difficult due to the tightness of the chest;
Advice! Instead of a compression corset, you can wear an imitation of it.
- lack of a deep cutout on the back;
- a firm “no” to a tutu skirt;
- Be sure to wear hats and stockings.
Lindy hop clothing
This style is very democratic, so its adherents wear a wide variety of combinations of clothing elements, including jeans with T-shirts and a creative mixture of gangster, hipster, and tramp types.
Individuality is welcomed in everything: both in dance movements and in the style of the created image. A very functional item for Lindsters are high-waisted trousers, as well as blouses with retro lanterns.
Any fan of this trend in fashion would not mind having additional collars, ruffles and flounces, as well as buttons, covered with fabric.
Successful combinations
Among the most successful selections:
- Raincoat made of thick cotton fabric with lining, with hrounded collar and full skirt + gold earrings with amethyst + wristwatch.
- High-waisted trousers + simple-cut linen blouse with transformable sleeves + dance style sandals made of genuine leather.
- A bright red dress just above the knees with a mischievous bow + careless styling a la 1940s or “rockabilly” + silver earrings from the “minimalism” category.
Lindy hop is becoming more and more popular every year. And his fans explain this simply: in our lives there is often a desire to throw away the boring routine and rush off to those long-gone, but so alluringly beautiful times.
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