Quick reminder that SwingColumbus is closing up for the holidays. The December 24 and 31 dances are cancelled.
We will see you in the new year for the Tuesday, January 7, 2020 dance.
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Dec 18, 2019
December 24, 31 // Take a Break for the Holidays, No Dancing
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Dec 11, 2019
December 17 // Live Band Dance Party with Beginner Lessons
Brenny’s Birdhouse will be playing on Swingin’ Tuesdays on December 17th! Brenny’s Birdhouse was formed right here in Columbus with dancers in mind, playing swing and blues music from the early 20th Century. Come join us!
No partner? No problem! We’ll rotate regularly in class so you have a chance to try what you’ve learned with many different dancers.
Friendly reminder to all dancers that for safety reasons, SwingColumbus does not permit aerials, also known as air steps or throwing one’s partner so their feet leave the ground. Watch out for each other on the dance floor.
All event updates will be on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/572155923520317/
Tuesday December 17, 2019
| Time | 7:30 – 10:15 PM Beginner Lesson: 7:30 – 8:00 PM |
| Admission | $10 General Public |
| Location | Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 404 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Parking | FREE parking beside church and in United Way parking lot |
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Dec 9, 2019
December 10 // Take a Break… Join our December 12 Lessons
Quick reminder that SwingColumbus does not have a dance on Tuesday December 10th.
We will see you at the two-hour drop in lesson on Thursday December 12th, where introduce St. Louis Shag: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189946121215725/
Not sure what this dance is about? No worries, here’s a video of one of our favorite instructor sets, Christian and Jenny, doing what they do best.
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Dec 5, 2019
Announcing the SwingColumbus Apparel Shop
Just in time for the holidays, SwingColumbus is offering themed apparel you can purchase for that special lindy hopper in your life. We have a number of designs across different types of clothing… see below for a sample.
To purchase, visit https://www.bonfire.com/store/swingcolumbus/
By purchasing a piece of clothing, you’re showcasing your style, and supporting vintage swing dancing in Columbus, Ohio. Revenue goes to venue rentals, live bands, and hiring DJs and instructors.
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Dec 3, 2019
Three Drop In Thursday Lessons this December!
Join us for three special two-hour crash courses on Thursdays this December. We hope you have a blast with Leveling up Your Lindy Hop, Intro to St. Louis Shag, and Fast Dancing Made Easy. Keep reading to learn more.
Leveling Up Your Lindy Hop
Join us December 5th for the first of these exciting courses, Leveling Up Your Lindy Hop!
Want to take your dancing to the next level? Feel like you’ve hit a rut in your learning? This class is a great opportunity to push yourself and elevate your dance ability. Students will work on technical drills, focus on partnership, and learn some cool new moves in the process.
Visit the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/591476998287516/
| Time | Thursday December 5th 6:45 – 8:45 PM |
| Admission | $15 for one 2 hour crash course $35 for all three December crash courses Cash or check made out to SwingColumbus, Inc at the door |
| Location | First UU Church 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43214 |
| Parking | FREE in church parking lot |
Introduction to St. Louis Shag
St. Louis Shag is an energetic swing dance that came out of St. Louis in the 1930s and evolved from Charleston! Come join us for an introductory crash course to learn this exciting Midwestern style of jitterbug. No partner or experience required!
Visit the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189946121215725/
| Time | Thursday December 12th 6:45 – 8:45 PM |
| Admission | $15 for one 2 hour crash course $35 for all three December crash courses Cash or check made out to SwingColumbus, Inc at the door |
| Location | First UU Church 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43214 |
| Parking | FREE in church parking lot |
Fast Dancing Made Easy
Lindy Hop is a dance often associated with its fast and energetic movements, but dancing at higher tempos is an art form all itself. Learn tips and tricks to bring your dancing up to speed, and have fun doing it. No partner required, but some swing and Lindy Hop experience is recommended.
Visit the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/509895016534631/
| Time | Thursday December 19th 6:45 – 8:45 PM |
| Admission | $15 for one 2 hour crash course $35 for all three December crash courses Cash or check made out to SwingColumbus, Inc at the door |
| Location | First UU Church 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43214 |
| Parking | FREE in church parking lot |
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Dec 2, 2019
This Weekend! Black Tie Party and Saturday Evening Dance
We have a jam packed weekend for you this December 6 – 7, including our black tie house party and SwingColumbus on a Saturday Night: Holiday Edition.
Black Tie Holiday House Party
The Christmas Formal is back!
Break out your fancy duds, tuxedo jackets and formal dresses! We’re used to seeing each other dressed to dance, but this is our chance to get fancy. We will be getting together to celebrate the holiday and enjoy each others’ company before we all are busy or heading out of town for the holidays.
There will be some refreshments and treats but you are encouraged to bring holiday-themed snacks, potluck, and beverages to enjoy the season.
Join in the holiday merry-making, we’ll have holiday tunes playing, so come get some Christmas Spirit.
Looking forward to seeing you all fancyfied!
We’ll add the directions to Shannon’s house as it gets closer to the party.
**For those of you that are allergic, this is a household with cats**
Visit Facebook for event updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/2517318848513766/
| Time | Friday December 6th 7:30 – 11:30 PM |
| Admission | Bring a dish or beverage to share |
| Location | Shannon’s House (instructions on Facebook) |
| Parking | Driveway It’s a really long, gravel driveway… don’t worry, there’s space |
SwingColumbus on a Saturday Night: Holiday Edition
Welcome to the December edition of Saturday Night Swing by SwingColumbus! We are trying out a NEW LOCATION, so come check it out on Saturday, Dec 7th.
Put on your festive Holiday attire and come out and dance to a few of our awesome DJs spinning your favorite holiday and vintage tunes for you.
Visit Facebook for event updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/3438929092799099/
| Time | Saturday December 7th 7:30 – 11:30 PM |
| Admission | $10 General Admission $8 SwingColumbus 2019 Member $5 SwingColumbus 2019 Ambassador Cash or Check only, no credit cards |
| Location | GoYoga 2246 W Dublin Granville Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 |
| Parking | FREE parking lot |
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Nov 11, 2019
November 26th // Live Band Dance Party with Beginner Lessons
John Vermeulen Swing Orchestra will be playing on Swingin’ Tuesdays on November 26th for SwingColumbus Bands-giving! Come dance with us to some great vintage music!
No partner? No problem! We’ll rotate regularly in class so you have a chance to try what you’ve learned with many different dancers.
Friendly reminder to all dancers that for safety reasons, SwingColumbus does not permit aerials, also known as air steps or throwing one’s partner so their feet leave the ground. Watch out for each other on the dance floor.
All event updates will be on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/426925311562427/
Don’t forget about our Big Apple crash course! If we have enough people, join our veteran dancers in a Big Apple celebration.
Tuesday November 26, 2019
| Time | 7:30 – 10:15 PM |
| Admission | $10 General Public |
| Location | Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 404 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Parking | FREE parking beside church and in United Way parking lot |
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Oct 28, 2019
Two-Week November Lessons // Learn the Big Apple!
We will be teaching a Crash Course of the Big Apple routine. Choreographed by Frankie Manning in 1937, this solo dance is filled with high energy Charleston movements and intricate jazz steps. Not only is it danced here in Columbus on occasion, but you are guaranteed to see it at most big swing dance events around the world! This routine, passed down through generations of Lindy hoppers has some of the most iconic and storied moves in Lindy Hop. You will learn moves like the shim sham, gaze afar, applejacks and breezy knees. Come learn a piece of our Lindy hop history.
This routine will be taught during two 2 hour sessions, meeting on November 14th and 21st from 6:45-8:45pm.
First UU Church
93 W Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43214
ADMISSION
$50 General Admission
Cash or check made out to SwingColumbus, Inc at the door.
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Oct 24, 2019
October 27 Dance Party and Charleston Lessons
In partnership with the Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society, we’re offering a Charleston workshop on October 27th before the dance with live music from the Sunset Stomp Dixieland Jazz Band! This special workshop is only $20 and includes admission to the dance!
Join us for an intermediate level partnered Charleston workshop from 11:00am-1:00pm with guest instructors Kerry Kapaku and Viktor Lillard. This workshop assumes some prior Charleston experience.
New to swing dancing or want to focus on your fundamentals? From 1:10pm-2:00, we’ll be having a newcomer partnered Charleston lesson with instructors Shannon Varner and Mark Calkins. This beginner lesson is free to all!
No partner? No problem! We’ll rotate regularly in class so you have a chance to try what you’ve learned with many different dancers.
| Time | Event | Fee |
| 11 AM – 1 PM | Charleston Workshop (Facebook Event RSVP) | $20 |
| 1 PM – 2 PM | Free Beginner Charleston Lesson (Facebook Event RSVP) | Free |
| 2 PM – 5 PM | Dance Party with the Sunset Stomp Band presented in partnership with the Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society | $10 |
Saturday October 27th
11 AM – 5 PM
Clintonville Woman’s Club 3951 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43214
Free Parking onsite
Read about the show and Central Ohio Hot Jazz Society at http://www.cohjs.org/
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Goblins, Ghouls, and Ghosts! Swingin’ Tuesdays Halloween Edition
Join us for our 8th annual Halloween dance and costume party this Tuesday October 29th from 8 – 10:15 PM!
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Dress up in your scariest or silliest duds for our costume stroll at 9:30pm.
Haven’t danced before? No problem. A beginner East Coast Swing dance lesson is included with admission and will get you started to dance the rest of the night. No partner necessary.
7:30 – 8:00 PM : Beginner East Coast Swing dance lesson
8:00 – 10:15 PM : Halloween Dance + Costume Party
9:30 PM : Costume Stroll
RSVP at the Facebook Event
Regular dancers, welcome our new friends who are joining us after reading the article about our event in the Columbus Dispatch…
Hulk Hogan can dance.
So can a Smurf, the rapper Macklemore and Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.”
All have been spotted jiving to traditional jazz and swing music at past editions of the SwingColumbus Halloween party, which will take place on Tuesday this year. Dancing veterans and newcomers alike are encouraged to dress in costume, but never fear — lessons are available before the group dance for those without experience.
“For anyone who says they may have two left feet or is hesitant to try dancing for the first time, this is the perfect lesson to get started,” said Mark Calkins, music coordinator of SwingColumbus.
Although most swing dances focus on classics by big-band leaders such as Chick Webb and crooners such as Frank Sinatra, the Halloween dance will include out-of-genre selections such as “Monster Mash,” in addition to classics such as Sinatra’s “Witchcraft” and Lionel Hampton’s “Lavender Coffin.”
A costume stroll also is on the schedule for those who wish to strut their stuff.
Be prepared to switch dance partners often! We’re a social dance club and the best way to work on your social dancing is to learn how to connect with different dancer styles and levels of experience.
| Time | 7:30 – 10:15 PM |
| Admission | $5 General Public |
| Location | Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 404 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43215 |
| Parking | FREE parking beside church and in United Way parking lot |
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