About​ ILHC

Mission​

Our mission is to respect and honor the spirit of Lindy Hop by hosting international competition weekends which are organized, performed, and judged at the highest levels.

Vision

Integral to our mission is giving back to the community. We support the Frankie Manning Foundation, host a youth program with contests specifically for juniors, and manage a swing dance museum at the New York World Finals. 

Professionalism

Our instructors, judges, and staff are selected not just for their extensive reputations and accomplishments, but for the respect and professionalism that they bring with them.

Goals

Provide a space that is inclusive of all people
Push the community forward while respecting the history of Lindy Hop
Hear and learn from the elders and legends of Lindy Hop
Meet dancers from all over the world who are passionate about Lindy Hop

Non-Profit

ILHC is a restricted fund administered by the Houston Swing Dance Society (a nonprofit charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)), which are generally tax deductible in the United States and certain other foreign jurisdictions. HSDS Federal Tax ID: 76-0532098.

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