World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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The Lindy Hop Dance, 1943

The Lindy Hop was a dance, and here we can see the dancers Leon James and Willa Mae Ricker doing it together, as photographed by Gjon Mili. The photo is one that captures art in motion and does a great job of it too.

The Lindy Hop Dance 1943

The Lindy Hop Dance 1943

This style of dance started out in the late 20s in the halls of Harlem. One of the moves was named in honor of Lindbergh’s fantastic flight over the Atlantic Ocean.

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