The Lindy Hop All Stars are a high energy, high flying dance collective who specialize in the early American dance crazes such as the Charleston, The Lindy Hop, The Jitterbug, The Big Apple, and the Collegiate Shag. Their routines, which are inspired by the masters of the swing era, are marvelously nostalgic and terrifically entertaining. And their high energy shows can range from one short number to a complete one hour production.


Birth of LHAS
This collective began back in 1999 with an ambitious vision to unite a dazzling crew of talented local dancers which included notables Janice Wilson, Roddy Caravella, Angie Whitworth, Beverly Moore and the Late Great Tyrone Cooper (of Mamma Lou Parks). Their first performance premiered with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra at Roseland Ballroom. Later editions of this collective have since performed from Lincoln Center to the Kennedy Center, and abroad in locations as far as Amman, Jordan and Tokyo, Japan. Now reincarnated with an expanded cast of New York talent, they’re making a splash with fresh new numbers by Choreographer Evita Arce.

One of our newest shows, "A Century of Swing" is a presentation of social dances beginning with the 1920’s Charleston and continuing through to the 1960’s Line Dances. Our dynamite bang em up finale features high flying air steps and the best in The Lindy Hop. Some of our past shows include "At The Hop" focusing on the 1950's jitterbug as well as "The Roaring 20's" featuring a sultry, provocative show girls number and a fabulous charleston/collegiate shag group routine. We can also cater our show to your specific needs. We have performed all throughout the East Coast at venues ranging from The USS INTREPID, to the prestigious Lincoln Center and we hope to add you to our list. See our calendar for upcoming shows in your area.

Mission Statement
The Lindy Hop All-Stars mission is to build and maintain a World Class Lindy Hop and Swing performance troupe that represents, embraces and carries the torch of these original American dances to future generations. With our demonstrations of the Lindy Hop and the dances that grew from it, we strive to build an appreciation for theses historic, true American art forms. These stylish and improvisational social dances thrived in a society that permitted freedoms of expression. Today, they continue to provide avenues for creativity and innovation as they further evolve with each new generation of dancers that discover them. Our efforts to inspire, educate and also encourage the public to give them a whirl, also helps flourish a community that is physically active, socially sound, joyous and welcoming to one other.

Today, with our strong established core of professional instructors and performers, the LHAS continue with efforts at community outreach, participating in local fairs, festivals, celebrations, and educating in schools and unique charity organizations. And in the spirit of New York’s long history of Lindy Hop, the LHAS continue to push the boundaries of their performance pieces with professional shows that electrify and delight audiences from coast to coast.

Coordinated by Paolo Pasta Lanna who is also the founder, the LHAS bring together top talent, comprised of award winning dancers, acclaimed instructors and professional performers with each couple bringing a unique personality and style to this collective. Our core dancers Evita Arce and Roddy Caravella also provide much of the choreography and historical imput to keep our numbers not only entertaining but authentic as well.


History of the Lindy Hop
The Lindy Hop (or Lindy) is a partner dance that originated in 1920's and 1930's. Often described as the grandfather of all swing dance, The Lindy Hop evolved at the Savoy Ballroom and in the streets of Harlem. It is considered one of the true American Art forms and has been experiencing a resurgence of interest around the world.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us at info@lindyhopallstars.com