A lot of movements in Lindy Hop and swing dancing in general can be traced back to Vernacular Jazz dance. Having its roots in the African-American community during the early 20th century, it developed alongside jazz music of the same era!
The term ‘vernacular’ means ‘a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people of a particular region’. This sets it apart from modern jazz and ballet jazz dance, and is the origin of those typical named jazz dance movements, like the Fall of the Log, and the Suzie-Q.
Taking Solo Jazz lessons is one of the best ways to learn about your own body in dance, raise body awareness and acceptance, improve your Lindy Hop technique, and expand your solo jazz vocabulary. It will be a transformative experience, for you as a Lindy Hopper, and as a dancer in general!