New York: Harlem Walking Tour and Swing Dance Class

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Explore the streets of Uptown Harlem, and then take part in a swing dance class on a 2-hour tour of one of New York’s most famous areas. Learn about Harlem’s rich musical heritage, as the birthplace of the Lindy Hop, and much more.

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Highlights

Learn about Harlem's rich musical heritage
See sites associated with legendary swing dancers and Big Bands
Perfect the basics of swing dance at a swing dance lesson
Put on your dancing shoes to do the Lindy Hop!

Description

Follow in the footsteps of famous swing musicians on a 1-hour walking tour of Harlem, meeting at the Schomburg Center for Research on Malcolm X Boulevard. Strut the streets once trampled by Frankie Manning, the Lindy Hoppers, and others. Your guide will fill you in on the rich musical history of Harlem, talking about the neighborhood as the birthplace of the Lindy Hop, and the stomping ground for famous swing musicians and dancers. Feel the energy of swing dance and the Big Bands that played the clubs! Then, put on your dancing shoes to take part in a swing dance class. Perfect the moves with the help of a seasoned swing dance teacher. There’s no need to bring a dance partner; just your best moves!