© 2008 Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers

Made by Mike Pipe

The Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers have been dancing together as a troupe since December 15 2001, when they first dance synchronised, choreographed Lindy Hop at a local swing dance.  Originally founded by “Gypsy” John  Newson and Carol Elsmore, they now consists of up to 8 dancers from Broadstairs to Bexhill and one couple from Essex.  They regularly dance freestyle and routines all over the country and are available for weddings, carnivals, festivals and other such functions.  They have appeared as extras on the feature film Piccadilly Jim and were the featured dancers on the BBC’s Hellfire Corner screened early in 2005.  They can supply their own 24ft x 8ft stage, music and a variety of authentic vintage clothing.  Highlights to date include 3 different couples from the troupe picking up two 1st’ and one 2nd in the swing dance competition at the War & Peace show, Paddock Wood, Kent, and dancing on stage with the Jiving Lindy Hopper’s in Jitterbug Joe at the Glen Miller festival, Clapham, Bedfordshire.