Hellzapoppin Dance Analysis

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The purpose of this post is to discuss Whitney Lindy's Hoppers. The video is from the move "Hellzapoppin" from 1941. This scene appears to be estate workers performing as a band with swing dancers showcasing their moves. The dancing was absolutely incredible! You can see how music plays role in dance, by watching these dancers. They are essentially reacting to the music with dance. Music instigates the dance movement. The estate workers were cooks, maids, and drivers, based on their outfits. Racial divide played a role because all the workers were black and the three men over looking this scene were white. One would assume they were the estate owners. The music is definitely swing style, and was called the Lindy Hop. It was noted

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