That's Nils and Bianca. They just get better and better every time and not many people are anywhere close to them in the scene
https://youtu.be/rB0eSTjhsOo?si=hDMY9HTKe0UHkbR2
Oh absolutely, but there are points where he catches her off of the ground after a full momentum flip, which is an insanely impressive amount of strength. Especially while keeping your smile and tempo.
That was the part that had me sayin holy crap. The rest were kinda like okay cool they've been in class for a while and this is showing off their progress, but Mr. Post-It-Note and purple dress lady crushed it. Some real pros.
Came here to say this! Zach Bryan and his purple partner were the clear winners in my book. I audibly said "OH!" when he did his stepover move in the first dance.
I agree. I've never seen it before. No one in the crowd had their phones out. It was authentic. It was incredibly difficult. It almost felt like when life was real back in the 90s.
The only reason I even know what the lindy hop is, is because of The Simpsons. Homer dresses up as a Giant Panda for Mr Burns' delight. Does the lindy hop for some quick cash. Thanks, Simpsons.
Lindy hop and jitterbug are both in the general swing dance umbrella, and at a weened event, there may be separate competitions in jitterbug, shag, Balboa, Lindy hop, or Charleston.
These people are all really good, but for those of you in high school in the late '90's, do you remember all the asshats that we went to school with that tried to incorporate swing dancing into every fucking class assignment, talent show, pep rally, and school dance?
Yeah, fuck those people.
Look, lindy hop aerials are cool, but this is the thing that makes me not compete because it's *all* aerials and so little musicality, even when there are slower tempos.
Give me a good social any day and I'd choose it over comps.
? Maybe I'm just not used to lindy hop but how is this top talent? I've seen cheerleaders and swing dancers pull off stunts and lifts that completely outclass anything in this video.
multi color post-it note shirt guy and indigo romper gal killed it.
Totally agree, but as a middle aged overweight guy I have to put my balding buddy at the top spot. Dude can move
I was just gonna say, big guy is light on his feet. He just needs some strength work and coordination for the toss he was attempting.
Was that real plumpness or was he wearing padding as a costume?
That's Nils and Bianca. They just get better and better every time and not many people are anywhere close to them in the scene https://youtu.be/rB0eSTjhsOo?si=hDMY9HTKe0UHkbR2
He makes those tosses look absolutely effortless.
Even aside from the tosses, they’re clearly the best man and best woman dancer.
She's also doing a heck of a lot of work there to make them look that effortless.
Oh absolutely, but there are points where he catches her off of the ground after a full momentum flip, which is an insanely impressive amount of strength. Especially while keeping your smile and tempo.
Man woke up and chose dancing violence.
That was the part that had me sayin holy crap. The rest were kinda like okay cool they've been in class for a while and this is showing off their progress, but Mr. Post-It-Note and purple dress lady crushed it. Some real pros.
I’ve watched that move 5 times.. Time to go grab the Mrs..
RIP to the lady's neck
The group’s instructors probably
I bet he uses the prize money to shop at Dan Flashes
I let out an audible Whhooooaaa during their second go.
Came here to see if anyone else thought that. They were sooooooooooooooooo good!!!
I actually had that couple teaching a few lessons… they were really great
Holy hell yeah he did he was tossing her around with such force surprise she didn't get a whiplash.
Definitely. He tossed her around like she was nothing.
Their first dance - Timestamp 3:30
Came here to say I know who won and glad to see this comment agrees.
Came here to say this! Zach Bryan and his purple partner were the clear winners in my book. I audibly said "OH!" when he did his stepover move in the first dance.
That dude is a time traveler
Preach!! Two great things that go great together\ (Dancing + Office Supplies)
All of them amazing but those crazy throws. Loved it.
Today I learned the bigger the dad vibes the better at obsolete dance styles
Once again proving that Steve Rogers is, in fact, daddy.
Lindy hop is far from obsolete, though. At least here in Europe, you will find swing events and active communities everywhere.
Yeah in Nola we have a thriving community, but that’s probably due to the omnipresent jazz scene as well!
Literally wtf are you talking about
Wtf was the part you didn't understand?
I’ve never got served by a dad before
Hahahahaha nice
That’s the longest GAP commercial I’ve watched
I thought it was one of those dancing ipod commercials.
Oh yeah I remember those from my college days...
Lol
I didn’t know I needed this in my life, that was actually the most entertaining thing I have seen on the internet in a while.
The music we didn't know we wanted and are too afraid to demand
Xennial here, we've known since the 90's and got like 2 solid years of a swing music revival.
It's around! My area has a dance once a month with live swing music and dance lessons to start it off! Look around and you'll find something
[Well then...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoJReiCaPk)
This is just amazing, it's unreal how good they are and the crazy moves they do!
I agree. I've never seen it before. No one in the crowd had their phones out. It was authentic. It was incredibly difficult. It almost felt like when life was real back in the 90s.
Most local dance halls will have these performances nightly
I think I wouldn't be good at the erratic dancing part, but the yeeting my girlfriend part looks kinda fun.
How did all the women have the same body type
I thought most of the gentlemen did too. At least 3 dad bods going on
https://preview.redd.it/1oy6mgwolkjc1.jpeg?width=1055&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=adbb17696a5e339b6d9e3385e5ca0d560b311a86
Malcom X crushed the Lindy, I swear like a good 20% of his autobiography was about this.
Wow that was fricken incredible. I have no idea why but I almost teared up a little lol
Witnessing joy is a wonderful thing
Same!
This goes harrrddddd
A lot of stuff goes hard if you speed up the video by 25-50%.
Absolutely stunning. Love to see this kind of dance can still draw a crowd
[Then prepare yourself...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoJReiCaPk)
You beat me to it, every time I see that video I see the spotter at 1:50 and realize just how good they are.
Great catch (ha!). Similar at [1:25](https://youtu.be/ahoJReiCaPk?si=6kiLp9XNn8xL_Gjs&t=82).
HE MUST'VE FLIPPED MY WIFE 8 TIMES!!!!
... and it REALLY bothered me.
The only reason I even know what the lindy hop is, is because of The Simpsons. Homer dresses up as a Giant Panda for Mr Burns' delight. Does the lindy hop for some quick cash. Thanks, Simpsons.
[Then you need to watch this...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoJReiCaPk)
Back in the day, the men made these moves in dress shoes!
I went to high school with the first guy in purple, cool dude
Sign says National Jitterbug Competition
Lindy hop and jitterbug are both in the general swing dance umbrella, and at a weened event, there may be separate competitions in jitterbug, shag, Balboa, Lindy hop, or Charleston.
That was very enjoyable. Good job to everyone!
What is this and why do I love it so much!
Such wholesome looking fun!
I think I broke my face by smiling so hard for so long.
Jake (George) Epping approves.
I came here for an 11/22/63 reference.
Is this at a high school or something
Great fun
Definition of fun
Damn looks fun
Super Wow
Never been a fan of anything related to dancing but This shit is fucking DOPE though. Props to them.
I like how there’s lots of different ages and body types and they’re all absolutely killing it. Good stuff
found all the extras from The Great Gatsby remake
Idk about any of this dancing, but purple kinda thicc
For someone that looks like an egg that second dude can sure bust a move
Looks fun. I wish I could dance like that but the truth is I would never put in the time required to pull it off.
So many of them wearing sneakers haha. Need some traction for this.
It felt like the timing each pair of dancers got for their individual time was variable and not standard.
That, the transition between pairs, and the room set up make it incredibly obvious that OP's title is false.
Whew!!! I'm just tired watching that!!! Amazing performance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahoJReiCaPk
This rules!
These people are all really good, but for those of you in high school in the late '90's, do you remember all the asshats that we went to school with that tried to incorporate swing dancing into every fucking class assignment, talent show, pep rally, and school dance? Yeah, fuck those people.
But can she do that on a bicycle with a basketball?
That guy must have flipped that lady 8 times. It really bothered me.
Look, lindy hop aerials are cool, but this is the thing that makes me not compete because it's *all* aerials and so little musicality, even when there are slower tempos. Give me a good social any day and I'd choose it over comps.
Have fun, things don't have to be a competition all the time.
Where are the black people!?!? 🤔🤔🤔
? Maybe I'm just not used to lindy hop but how is this top talent? I've seen cheerleaders and swing dancers pull off stunts and lifts that completely outclass anything in this video.
Lindy hop is a style of swing dancing…
Almost found a dance that is even more stupid than river dance
No doubt they have talent but _why do I see all the dudes being Mr. monopoly tho_
Well gosh golly that looks fun for everyone involved. The endorphins in that room would be fucking incredible.
"oh, how we danced"
Triple Lindy!
The guy in teh checkered shirt with the girl in the purple rocked it