Lindy hop, charleston, balboa, jam circles. Studying. Getting good grades.
Music
Count Basie, Chick Webb, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmy Dorsey, Tommy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glen Miller, Art Tatum.
Movies
A Day At The Races, Hellzapoppin', Singing In The Rain, Everybody Sing, Keep Punchin', Maharaja, Minnie The Moocher.
Learn the Basics of Swing, these free lessons will cover the basic steps of East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, and Charleston. If you've never danced before and are interested joining Swing Kids, then these lessons are for you!
Beginner lessons will be offered on Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 in the ballrooms at Hansee Hall.
Swing Kids Member Lessons!!
Member Lessons are restricted to Swing Kids club members. These Intensives will focus on Lindy Hop, Charleston and basic swing moves and steps. Extensives will cover a wide variety of other dances and of special interests within the world of jazz dance. Tutorials provide an opportunity for members to just dance, and practice whatever they want. Members are required to know the basic Lindy Hop swingout and Charleston before joining (see our beginner lessons).
For more info, feel free to e-mail us or attend one of our beginner lessons.
Member lessons will be from 5:30-7:00 on Wednesdays in Hansee Hall during Fall quarter. Dues are $15.
How do I become a member?
To become a member, you must first know Lindy Hop Basic, Charleston Basic, and East Coast Swing, all of which are taught at our beginner lessons. If you know these steps, then you can become a member by paying the $15 (per quarter) dues at either our beginner or member lessons.
What do I get by becoming a member?
By becoming a member, you gain access to our member's lessons, our e-mail list and our lending library of swing DVDs and music.
Who I'd like to meet: UW kids who want to learn how to dance!
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
hey guys, I went to your dance on Monday and had a blast, you guys know some great stuff. I would love to work out something with you guys and the CWU Swing Cats. Let me know if you are interested.
do swing kids blues dance? if they don't they should, and if they do, there is a workshop this weekend (june 9/10) at Blues Underground and here is the/a link-y thing: www.getluckyexchange.com
