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08.21.2008
Things I Saw While Cycling
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Last night I pedaled my way downtown to meet a friend. As I approached Leidseplein, which is known for its buzzing business in the evening, I saw people dancing to what turned out to be the Lindy Hop, some in vintage style clothing. Accompanied by a live singer/bass player, it was good fun. Sure enough, a bike was also part of this scene. Part promotional (link to the Lindy Hop website), part coat hanger, part sound system (speakers in the front basket & panniers), these people found good purposes for an old transport bike. Lovely. Also, it’s no wonder James Howard Kunstler used Leidseplein as an example in his 2004 TED presentation of a public space where people want to be.

Lindy Hop on Leidseplein

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  • Check their website, Annemarieke, there's a link in the post, you can see for yourself. I saw them a few times this month, last time at Pacific Parc in Westerpark.
  • Oh wow, that is fun!! I would love to see these people. How often do they come around?
  • ha, I know a few dances, but I would never go beyond the threshold of my physical capabilities, videographer or not ;)

    we linked to the same info, Les, cheers.

    As always, you're welcome, it's a labor of love.
  • Les
    Yep - Amsterdam is one "hopping" place.

    The best part about being a videographer is that there are no witnesses to you doing the Lindy Hop.

    At first I assumed that this was some sort of Bavarian dance or whatnot.

    It is not: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindy_Hop

    Thanks for the great post, education and wonderful images.

    ~L
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