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Song of the week! August 5th – On The Sunny Side of the Street
A new terrific swing song each week. Check it out!
Song of the Week! July 29th – Dinah
A new terrific swing song each week. Check it out!
Song of the Week! July 22nd – Twenty Four Robbers
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Frankie Manning Tribute Night 2011 a success: over $3000 raised!
Money raised from Toronto’s Frankie Manning Tribute Night will be used to directly support…
Swing Dancing at the Easter Parade in New York & more NYC adventures
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.
Keeping your staff in step
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.
New Instructor Announced: Welcome Caitlin Wellman!
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.
SHAG Crash Course – Sunday, June 24th CANCELLED
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.
Lindy Hop Music: Teaching Playlists
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.