Author Archives: Mandi Gould

A new terrific swing song each week. Check it out!

A new terrific swing song each week. Check it out!

Updated weekly. Check it out!

Money raised from Toronto’s Frankie Manning Tribute Night will be used to directly support…

Mandi’s swing dancing and living history adventures in New York City including the swing dancing in Harlem, at Swing 46, and at the famous Manhattan Easter Parade.

One of my favourite movies is Singing in the Rain, and from a young age, I have always loved to dance. A few months ago, when a friend suggested enrolling in a beginner Swing Dance class, I was over the moon with happiness.

We are pleased to announce the addition of a new instructor to our Bees’ Knees family, Caitlin Wellman! An established and well-known swing dancer on both the local and global scene, we are happy to welcome Caitlin to our talented teaching faculty. Caitlin will make her Bees’ Knees teaching debut with a 2 part Solo Vintage Jazz & Charleston workshop taking place on Saturday, April 9th.

Collegiate Shag is a swing dance popular with the College set in the 1930’s and has a history similar to other jazz and swing era dances.

People often ask me about the music that I play during my Lindy Hop classes. Here’s a quick copy & paste from my frequent teaching playlists.