The Lantern

Swing dance has a home in Columbus with local dance groups

Swing on over to some local dance groups to learn about Lindy Hop, a dance with historical and cultural ties. SwingColumbus is a small, local swing dance group that mainly focuses on Lindy Hop, the ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Between swing dancing and writing papers on theoretical physics, UTC resident maintains a busy schedule at 99

When Frank R. Tangherlini walks into a Lindy hop event, other dancers immediately take notice and smile. They walk over to greet him, sit and chat as he changes into his dance shoes and partner with ...
The Digital Universe

Tradition of vintage swing dancing hangs on at BYU

For a small community in Utah, 1920s–40s swing dancing is still alive and kicking. Alyssa Nelson dances with another BYU club member at a Vintage Swing Dance Club dance (Denis Nicholson). “If you ...
WUFT

Local swing dancing group keeps the swing scene alive in Gainesville

As a swing dancing revival occurred among young populations in the Gainesville area, many found it hard to keep the scene alive. However, one group in particular has dedicated itself to providing ...
Concord Monitor

N.H. swing dancing recovers from the pandemic; can it survive tech isolation?

It was a little hard to hear him over the sound of “In the Mood,” but Mark Nelson had an explanation of why a big crowd is drawn to Concord every two months to dance to music that’s nearly a century ...
inforum

Swing's the thing: Swing dance community growing in Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO - When Jordan Regan returned to Fargo after spending 10 years away, he was disappointed that his hometown had lost a step or two. The swing dance group he grew up with, Fargo Swings!, disbanded ...
The Red & Black

Dance, dance: Athens Swing Night hosts monthly class at Botanical Garden

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. Forget flossing or the whip and nae nae — swing dance has taken over Athens.
WBUR

Inside the social clubs keeping swing dancing alive in Boston

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. When it comes to cardio workouts, swing ...
Minnesota Daily

UMN swing club celebrates historic dance style

For students interested in dance, the University of Minnesota’s U-Swing club offers an educational space to explore swing dancing and its history. The group meets weekly, providing students with an ...
WGAL

Swing dancing brings people together at south-central Pennsylvania studio

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY. IN HUMMELSTOWN. WHILE MOST PEOPLE ARE WINDING DOWN FROM A BUSY DAY, OTHERS ARE SWINGING INTO THE EVENING, MOVING TO THE RHYTHMIC SOUNDS OF JAZZ. SWING DANCING STARTED IN THE 1920S ...
KCUR 89.3 FM

Want to learn to swing dance in Kansas City? Here's where to take your first steps

Around Kansas City, there are both social dances and group classes that welcome beginners. Kansas City has been swinging since the 1930s and a vibrant dance community keeps the tradition active.