SwingOut at Ochos
Category: Events Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 THURSDAY AT 8 PM – 11 PM
Details
Jazzin' it up for our February dances! Dress to the nines for your valentines ❤
We will have two short lessons.
The first lesson we will be having class 3 of 3 of our series on the Shim Sham line dance (Frankie Manning Version)! This three part series is held Jan 16, Feb 9, and Feb 23.
*****SCHEDULE*****
8:00 pm - 8:25 pm
Shim Sham Series (Part 3 of 3)
with Robyn
(No partner needed!)
8:30 pm - 8:55 pm
Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson
No experience or partner needed! We will rotate partners in class 🙂
9 pm - 11 pm
Open dance floor.
Jazz and swing DJed music with
*Robyn is available during this time for questions, comments, dances, and even small casual 1:1 lessons.
****TICKETS*****
Pay at the door or online. Cash, card, and QR code accepted.
$10 - Per Person
$8 - Student, Senior, or Military
*****Venue*****
Ochos Wine Bar,
515 W Idaho St
Boise, ID
What is the Shim Sham?
In the mid-1980s, Frankie Manning introduced the shim sham at New York Swing Dance Society dances, and he also created a special version of the shim sham for swing dancers. Frankie Manning's version of the shim sham caught on, and it's now done at swing dances worldwide.
Check out this video of Frankie Manning leading the Shim Sham at Herrang Dance Camp in 2007: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r-ID93N4FA
What is Lindy Hop?
Lindy hop is the granddaddy of all swing dances, a blend of African and European dance influences that is both uniquely American... and now spans the globe.
Lindy hop is joyful and playful! Lindy has a grounded, flowing style that closely reflects its music -- from the late 20s hot jazz to the early 40s big bands.
(Learn more at SwingOutAdventure.com/dancestyles)