We discuss the history of the Savoy Ballroom and how it relates to the early days of Lindy Hop. Topics discussed include dance history snores, ambiguous vice, and famous New York politicians. Note: this episode contains discussion of multiple aspects of racism, and while no event mentioned is overtly violent towards people we are aware that listeners may hold these traumas far closer to their hearts than we do; be aware that this episode discusses segregation and the use of police and the law to punish integrated settings.

 

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