# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Legacy workshop: George "Shorty" Snowden The Birth of Lindy Hop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: George “Shorty” Snowden (1904–1982) was a pioneering African American swing dancer from Harlem and co-creator of the Lindy Hop. In a 1928 dance marathon, he and partner Mattie Purnell accidentally broke apart mid-dance—Snowden improvised solo footwork, the crowd went wild, and the iconic swing-out was born. He used his small size to his advantage with fast, comic footwork and signature moves like the “Shorty George”. He reigned as the top dancer in the Savoy Ballroom (with the title, “King of the Savoy”). Snowden helped launch Lindy Hop from Harlem’s ballrooms to a global dance movement.

We’ll celebrate his legacy with a 2-hour workshop focused on recreating some of his iconic moves. Open to all levels, but not recommended for absolute beginners.

No sign-up needed—just show up. A small fee of 50 DKK can be paid on the day via MobilePay.

15th March 2026 15:00-17:00 Frederiksbjerg Skole Ingerslevs Boulevard 2 8000 Aarhus C
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arhus/legacy-workshop-george-shorty-snowden-the-birth-of-lindy-hop/200029482951458
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 50

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029482951458?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=arhus-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Arhus
- **state**: AR
- **country**: Denmark
- **location**: Frederiksbjerg Skole
- **lat**: 56.145020543644
- **long**: 10.197646021843
- **full address**: Frederiksbjerg Skole, Ingerslevs Boulevard 2,Aarhus, Denmark, Arhus

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Aarhus Lindy Hoppers (https://allevents.in/org/aarhus-lindy-hoppers/637482)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Frederiksbjerg Skole, Ingerslevs Boulevard 2,Aarhus, Denmark, Arhus
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Aarhus Lindy Hoppers
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, sports, marathons
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Legacy workshop: George "Shorty" Snowden The Birth of Lindy Hop ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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