Winter Private Lesson Sale Save $20 on 5 hour lesson packages with Nathan purchased by December 31st, 2017! Learn to swing dance from scratch, or improve your Lindy Hop, Charleston and Jazz skills. Get the individual attention you need to
Dance Shoes for Lindy Hop Followers
Hey there followers! So you’ve started swing dancing and you’re having trouble finding the right shoes. Heels are too high and uncomfortable, sneakers have too much tread on the soles, and ballroom dance shoes don’t have enough support. What to
Where is the One?
When dancing to swing music it is often useful not only to be able to listen for and dance on the beat, but also to hear and start dancing on the infamous “1” in the music. Musicians organize their music into
Blondie Cuts A Rug
This month, I’d like to point out a nice little online swing dance resource — Blondie Cuts A Rug — a blog written by San Francisco swing dancer Rebecca Shannon. An art teacher by day and fabulous lindy hopper by
10 Swingin’ Winter Holiday Tunes
The winter holiday season has just about passed, but it’s never too late for presents! Here’s a collection of swingin’ holiday tunes in genres ranging from classic big band swing to rockin’ rhythm & blues that will get you dancing
Masters of Lindy Hop: Steven & Virginie
Steven Mitchell and Virginie Jensen are easily two of the most talented, respected, innovative and influential dancers and teachers in the Lindy Hop community today. Indeed, you will be hard pressed to find a serious professional or competitive Lindy Hop
Cat is Back!
Cat is Back! Catrine “Cat” Ljunggren is visiting the SF Bay Area this weekend (November 9-11th), and I couldn’t be more excited! Catrine is the very “Cat” who founded Cat’s Corner at its original location at El Valenciano (a bar in SF),
Recent Inspirations: Daniel & Asa, Paul and Sharon
I was so wrapped up in organizing this past weekend’s Swing Dance for Life dance benefit, that I haven’t had much time to blog. No matter, I had such a great time at the event, especially teaching workshop classes with
Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2012
Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2012 I spent the last weekend at the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown (ULHS) & New Orleans Swing Dance Festival. This was both my first time visiting New Orleans as well as my first time at ULHS
Nat Gonella
Full Name: Nathaniel Charles Gonella Lived: March 7, 1908 – August 6, 1998 Summary: English jazz trumpeter, bandleader and vocalist best known for his work with the band he formed in 1935, the Georgians, with whom he played during the