Swing bands, and the couples who moved across the dance floor to those popular tunes, ruled the roost in Westchester in the 1930s and 1940s, with hundreds of dancers showing up for a night out at Glen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Woodchopper's Ball, a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event is at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco. (Lizzy Montana ...

A little more than a year ago, Ken Tyrolf accidentally became a dancer. “I was going to listen to a friend sing with a jazz band,” he said, recalling the night it happened. “I thought she was going to ...

When the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing, so was swing dance. A century later, “Swing!” celebrates the music and the moves of this era of jazz. The musical, featuring well-known songs by artists ...

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 ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For the past two decades, Get Hep Swing has kept old-school swing dancing going strong in Cleveland. The organization, led by champion swing dancer Valerie Salstrom, puts on popular ...

The next Bainbridge Swing Dance is set for Dec. 2 and will feature Blues DeVille. The dance takes place on the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, with doors ...

QUINCY — The Hannibal Area Swing Association will host two West Coast Swing Dance events at the Dick Brothers Events space on May 13 and May 27. West Coast Swing is a modern, partner-based dance style ...

Alton Community Service League hosts 'Swing Into Spring' swing dance fundraiser with live music, raffle, supporting local ...

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.