Join us May 30-June 1, 2025 in Indianapolis

We want to spread Hoosier Hospitality

to the entire lindy hop scene!

Back Home Again in Indiana (affectionately, BHAII) is a community-focused lindy hop weekend event in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Have you ever been in a room full of dancers but feel like you’re all alone? Especially post- pandemic, we’re only hearing more stories about how isolated people feel and how they don’t feel like they belong in the lindy hop scene, despite loving the dance and the music. It’s not a new issue, but it is a wildly important one. So we’re doing something about it!

We are a community centered lindy hop weekend that creates an inclusive space where dancers connect and engage with each other,

works with diverse instructors to teach in a

collaborative learning space, addresses challenging issues

in the dance scene, and builds inclusive dance communities across the Midwest.

The Goals of BHAII:

  • Help attendees build deeper connections with others present, regardless of home scene or experience level, and work on being better community members to each other.

  • Give attendees the opportunity to learn and grow in their own dancing by collaborating with others.

  • Host an event where attendees feel welcome and accepted for who they are.

  • Give attendees actionable steps they can take back to their home scenes to create stronger local communities.

  • Connect the Midwest dance scene and open lines of communication and support.

Where does our name come from?

It’s not technically the Indiana state song, but “Back Home Again in Indiana” is the best-known song paying tribute to the Hoosier state! It’s also a commonly heard jazz standard.

What we’re offering:

This won’t be your typical lindy hop weekend. Instead of leveled classes and competitions, you’ll experience:

  • Classes based on collaborating with your peers. We have so much to learn from each other!

  • Panels with experts in building community and discussing deep issues in the lindy hop scene.

  • Your choice of events and spaces to help you experience the weekend your way.

  • A Midwest Organizers Meetup to get current regional organizers connected.

  • Dances! (Don’t worry, we still have them!) We have a GORGEOUS venue and we’re excited to host a brand new band assembled for this event.

  • And so much more!