Please check
out our latest review on Toronto West Coast Swing sensation Julie
Epplett:
Freedom in Dance Is Best Sampled with a Little
Definition (Review on Julie Epplett)
To listen to Julie Epplett of the West Coast
Swing dance company
Groovy, Bluesy, Jazzy, Funky,
you might believe that West Coast Swing
gives definition to our concept of freedom.
Stompy
Jones is a San Francisco based sextet, renowned for their
jumpin' rhythm, wailing improvisations, hip charm, retro style, and
explosive stage show. Whether appearing at a posh supper club, concert
hall, festival or cozy tavern, these journeymen of jump deliver the
romping, joyous, overwhelming style of jazz that came to be known as
Rock and Roll!
The
Studio 88 Swing was founded in January 2002 by the Swinging Air Force.
Already teaching, mostly outside of Montreal, since 1999, the members of
this awesome performance and competition dance troupe thought it was
time to bring their incredible talent home... And bringing it they did!
Giving classes at various locations including the Aerobie SPA gym (2020
University), Maison du Tango (7350 St-Hubert) and Studio Metronome
(4232-A St-Laurent), the Studio 88 Swing became increasingly popular for
their fun, entertaining yet efficient teaching.
One
year later, boasting a large and faithful clientele, they decided it was
time to move on and get their own place. It would become the official
Studio 88 Swing on St-Hubert street, Montreal, on July 5th, 2003, after
tons of renovations that teachers and SAF members worked out mostly by
themselves!
On
August 28th 2004, a new page in the history of swing dancing in Montreal
was turned: the Studio 88 Swing moved to a new location at 372 Crémazie
Est, trading what was a functional dance studio to a magnificent venue
with stage and bar... and of course the same craziness and fun that was
always the trademark of the
Swinging Air Force!
K2
Swings Dance Studio is
located in Beltsville, MD and attracts people from all over the DC Metro
area. K2 offers full programs in a wide range of dance styles for both
adults and kids through classes, dances, workshops and other special events.
The atmosphere is always welcoming and fun, catering to people of all levels
from absolute beginner and up. K2 also offers an exercise program for health
and fitness.
Hop, Swing
& A Jump is the first and only dance studio in NYC to
specialize in swing and present its various forms (Lindy hop, balboa and
more). Through classes, workshops and performances, Hop Swing & A Jump
is dedicated to spread the fun and happy spirit of swing as well its
social and competitive qualities such as respect, communication,
self-confidence, accomplishment and teamwork.
With Swingmonkey’s help, dancers in Connecticut and the Northeast are
able to connect across long distances, discuss dancing, organize events,
and maintain a swing dance community that would be otherwise impossible
without Swingmonkey as a communication and information tool.
Swingmonkey is constantly improving and innovating, so join our
community, sign up for our message board, and come dance with us, ‘cause
that’s what it’s all about.
Herräng Dance Camp (HDC), originally
started back in 1982, is since many years the leading and most
comprehensive African-American swing dance camp in the world. It was
from the beginning initiated by some members of the Stockholm based
Swedish Swing Society and was for many years a small and national event
gathering around 100 students per year. Things started to change however
in the early 90s when the camp suddenly began to attract more and more
foreign visitors and the amount of students rapidly increased. At around
this period of time the event also stabilized its dance-wise three main
priorities: Lindy Hop, Boogie Woogie and Tap. This year will in this
respect be no exception but with the addition of also Balboa.
Hop to
the Beat Dance Studiowas
established in 1995 by
Tony and Aurelie Tye
and is based in the Boston, Massachusetts, USA area. It specializes in
Lindy Hop
(the original form of Swing and Jitterbug partner dancing) by providing
dance classes,
performances,
dances,
workshops
and
annual summer camp
and
championship.
Other dance styles include Balboa, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag,
Blues, Authentic Jazz, Aerials, '50s Rock 'n' Roll, Jitterbug,
Charleston, Black Bottom and Big Apple. Regular classes are also offered
in
Hip Hop,
the kind of dancing often seen in today's music videos.
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