Intermediate Lesson: Dance Like Dean, and Shine Like Jewel

What could be more bad-ass than this picture?

Thursday February 2, 2012 – Thursday February 23, 2012

410 W Geer St

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Description: Make it Pop

Dean Collins and Jewel McGowen were often called the Fred and Ginger of Lindy Hop.  The reason they were … Read More →

All That Jazz with Mike Herring

Thursday May 19, 2011 – Thursday May 26, 2011

410 W Geer St.

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All That Jazz – With Mike Herring

Jazz dance is the vital underpinning of swing dance.  Without jazz movement,  and tap rhythms and syncopations we wouldn’t have Charleston, Balboa, Lindy Hop or … Read More →

Slow Dance

Prof Chris

Wednesday May 25, 2011 – Wednesday June 29, 2011

410 W Geer St.

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Description: Step Right Up Folks

We’ve got the cure for what ails you!  Do you poop out at parties, are you unpopular?  Do you suffer aches, pains, the wiggles, … Read More →

Swing Karaoke with a Live Band

george

Do you fancy yourself a crooner? Can you sing like Frank, scat like Ella, or bellow like Jolson?

Prove it!

In a, what I believe to be, swing dance first we will be offering you the chance to sing along with a live band. This is the first ever Live Band Swing Karaoke! And that … Read More →

Triangle Tap Project — Epic Battle!

George and Russ face-off

Fight! This Might Never Happen Again

This is not exaggeration, this not an attempt to play on your fear for profit.  As far as I know, this hasn’t happened in the Triangle Area ever, at least since the 30′s or 40′s.  And it may never happen again.  Two of the best Swing band … Read More →

Chifferobe This Weekend!

chifferobe

The beautiful and talented Kristin Minsky is headed our way again to give you a night of dancing, entertainment and vintage shenanigans.  We can’t wait for this, and you won’t want to miss it.  Really, you’ll want to be in with the cool kids when they are talking about all the awesome things that happened at … Read More →

02/10 Hot Club Swing Dance

Adam and Aba

We had an adult and very polite conversation with Adam and Abigail recently about Hot Club. And they were like, “We can do it better!” And we were like, “Nuh-uh!” And they were like, “Fuh-huh!” And we were like, “Prove it!” And they were like, “Fine!” And we were like, “Double Fine!”

So here we … Read More →

11/11 Swing Dance and Fastest Feet Competition!

shoes

Fastest Feet? Yeah, it’s that time again! We have two tickets to the awesome Chifferobe Vintage Night with the Atomic Rhythm Allstars, performances, and more. The winner of our competition will get those tickets and the crown of “Fastest Feet in the Triangle.” Our current crown holders are Chris … Read More →

Chifferobe at Cuban Revolution!

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We are super excited to be a part of this month’s Chifferobe event at Cuban Revolution this week!  WE will be offering a beginner East Coast lesson, a performance with Joe Jackson and Laura Windley.  We will also be serenaded by swingingest band in the Triangle, … Read More →

Bull City Rumble Record Hop!

bullcityrumble

Have you heard about this? No? Well here’s the deal:

Tonup NC is hosting a vintage bike and scooter rally to benefit Independent Animal Rescue. When you think bike rally, refrain from thinking of Myrtle Beach bike week. Instead think of our own Laura Windley and all her rocker and hipster scooter-friends.

Hot … Read More →