Before bebop and the cool jazz era, swing dancing was the heartbeat of American nightlife. In the 1930s and ’40s, big bands ...
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — Steubenville Swing Dance is changing its routine this month. Instead of its usual second-Thursday schedule, the group will host a special January dance on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from ...
As a swing dancing revival occurred among young populations in the Gainesville area, many found it hard to keep the scene alive. However, one group in particular has dedicated itself to providing ...
It was a little hard to hear him over the sound of “In the Mood,” but Mark Nelson had an explanation of why a big crowd is drawn to Concord every two months to dance to music that’s nearly a century ...
As two dancers clasp hands and spin across the dance floor, their movements perfectly correlate with a black-and-white video of the same dance being performed nearly 100 years before. Last Saturday, ...
January is known as one of the busiest times of the year for gym memberships but many people end up quitting only after a couple of months. A local dance teacher is offering a unique way to get into ...
For students interested in dance, the University of Minnesota’s U-Swing club offers an educational space to explore swing dancing and its history. The group meets weekly, providing students with an ...
The next Bainbridge Swing Dance is set for June 7 and will feature Burning River Swing. The dance takes place at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., lesson at ...
A 1940s-style swing dance will be held at the Freeland Public Park Pavilion from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. The dance is the latest of the free Friday evening concerts in the historic Pavilion. Music for ...