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The Harlem Swing Dance Society – WZUP in Harlem

Posted on January 5, 2015 (December 17, 2017) by Mandi Gould

By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem SWOP – with The Harlem Swing Dance Society Culture …. Dance…. Jazz…. Lindy Hop…. SAVOY and Swing! These are the 6 main components The Harlem Swing Dance Society (THSDS) has been highlighting in the village of Harlem and elsewhere for the last 6 years. Slowly and steadily awakening and […]

Swing Back: The Harlem SWOP with The Harlem Swing Dance Society

Posted on November 29, 2014 (April 16, 2018) by Mandi Gould

By Barbara A. Jones The Harlem Swing Dance Society(THSDS) is the sole organization in Harlem promoting and preserving Lindy Hop and various forms of swing dance culture where it all began. With this exciting challenge have come great discoveries and collaborations to showcase and bring attention to Harlem’s famed dance. We love working with community […]