About Us

Who are the Swing Kids?

The Swing Kids at UW are a group of college students dedicated to learning Lindy Hop swing. Every Wednesday in the HUB, we gather for lessons and go out to The Ave together for #teamfood after lessons.

During COVID, we have been dancing virtually, and this upcoming fall we plan to continue building our community in ways as safe and fun possible.

But what is Lindy Hop?

Lindy Hop is a partner dance developed in the 20's and 30's in Harlem, NY. Born from African rhythms and European structured dance, the style consists of 6 and 8 count steps borrowing footwork from Charleston and Tap.

Our Instructor:

Ben White

Ben has been addicted to all things swing since 2004. He has studied Lindy Hop, Balboa, Tap, and Solo Jazz dance under masters from the original swing era and worked with world class contemporary swing dancers.

He has had success both locally and internationally as a competitor and coach placing in contests such as The International Lindy Hop Championships, the National Jitterbug Championships, Camp Jitterbug, and many more. He has also been involved in more than 100 productions as a performer, producer, choreographer, and technician.

Ben is well known for his clear instruction and ability to break down and communicate technique while keeping classes entertaining and engaging. He is the Artistic Director at The Syncopation Foundation, and frequently teaches swing dance all over the world.