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While many workshop events existed in pre-exchange times, what really differentiated the first " Exchange " was that it had absolutely no classes or contests, it was completely a social event with a large amount of social dancing.

Sometimes exchanges in newer scenes or isolated countries will include workshops in an attempt to appeal to travellers who might not otherwise come, though the usage of the term " Lindy Exchange " is questionable.

Furthermore, there are plenty of dance events that would clearly qualify as a Lindy Exchange that don't use the terminology, such as the past well-attended event LindyGras in New Orleans.

Due to the social nature of the event, the themes of exchanges internationally are ' hospitality ' and cultural and social ' exchange ', on the dance floor and in the host dance community.