The American Lindy Hop Championships (ALHC) for 2024 features live music, dance classes, dance workshops, dance contests and culminates with the Battle of the Swing Bands all scheduled to happen at Harlem’s newest hotel.

The American Lindy Hop Championships (ALHC) is dedicated to the father of all swing dances, the Lindy Hop. It brings with it three days of in-depth dance learning in a number of dance styles, world-class dance performances, music listening along with lots of social dancing  to do and watch from October 18 through October 20, 2024. The event will be held at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, 233 W. 125th St., New York, NY. Tickets have a wide range in price from $25 to $299 for an at-the-door weekend pass (choice of all classes, all dances. (See website for discounts on early purchases.) Children under 12 are invited to attend with their parents free of charge. Middle school and high school teens are invited to attend 2 for 1 with a parent or guardian. Seniors are also welcome to attend any and all dance at a discount. Payment terms are available upon request for both individuals and groups. Go to https://artspectrum.org/alhc.htm to purchase all ticket varieties.

Artspectrum is the creative force behind the highly anticipated annual event, The American Lindy Hop Championships. We bring together dancers from all corners of the globe to showcase their talent and passion for this iconic partner dance. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure a seamless experience for participants and spectators alike, delivering a world-class event that celebrates the rich history and vibrant future of Lindy Hop.

About the Championships

Begun in 1998, The American Lindy Hop Championships was chronicled in Life Magazine. Since that time it has been a proving ground for most of America’s top Lindy Hop dancers, teachers and judges landing them all over the world from Asia to Europe and back again. Recent and contemporary social dances like Chicago Step, DC Hand Dance, the Bop, Texas Swingout, Urban Ballroom and West Coast Swing all grew out of Lindy Hop. Swing dancers number in the millions. It is still a worldwide craze.