NATHAN BUGH is known worldwide for his intimately rhythmic style of Lindy Hop and vernacular jazz. He "rocked the stage" at Carnegie Hall, dancing Lindy Hop with the New York Pops Orchestra; he performed in Harlem’s famous Apollo Theater in Swingin' Frankie's Way; and he danced in the CT&Co's More Forever, at Jacob's Pillow. Nathan is also co-creator/choreographer of the Joyce Theater's SW!NG OUT, one of the greatest theatrical presentations of Lindy Hop in the modern era. His on-film appearances include: "My Fair Wedding" S.3 E.3 Great Gatsby Bride, Fox and Friends Christmas, Rebel In The Rye, and The Weepies - Be My Honey Pie. As a national jazz-dance competitor, Nathan has taken 1st place in Lindy, Slow Dancing, Solo Charleston, Team, Jill&Jack, and Cabaret divisions. He was one of the most eminent solo-jazz contestants in the world, winning both the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (2012) and International Lindy Hop Championships (2014), as well as achieving 3rd place in the ILHC invitational (2018). He was also the director and choreographer of “Yeah Man,” the 2015 ILHC Team champions. Nathan is based in New York City, where he performs regularly and teaches social-dance classes.

LINDY HOP is the most significant, swing-jazz, partnered dance. It was originated by the African-American community of the Savoy Ballroom, in Harlem, New York, circa 1928. Many other dances, swing and non-swing, are related to the Lindy Hop, including Shag, Push, Whip, West Coast, East Coast, Steppin, Hand Dancing, Boogie, Rock n Roll, and some varieties of Two Step.