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  • Writer's pictureOlivia Fortunato

Ambassador Update: Samuel Coleman

Spreading the Joy of Lindy Hop


Samuel has developed teaching styles and choreographies that are “culturally relevant” and bring an appreciation of Lindy hop into the Harlem community.  He has recently started teaching once a month in Albany, the New York state capital, at the African American Cultural Center in a partnership with the local Lindy and Blues dance community to help build a more diverse swing dance scene. 

A frequent competition winner, Samuel also performs with the Big Apple LindyHoppers and the Rhythm Stompers, who recently performed at the Jazz at Lincoln Center New Year’s Eve celebration.

Photo: Samuel Coleman with Mia D’Avanza. Photo by VaVa Voon.

Benton Camp, 2014

Harlem Represents at the Vintage Train Ride


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