Nevermore Jazz Ball

The Nevermore Jazz Ball is a one-of-a-kind celebration of dancing, music, and the ways in which they bring us together, whether it's on the street, a dance floor, or the neighborhood bar.

Choula Dance Camp

Cholula Dance Camp is an event aiming to bring together Lindy Hop and Shag for the first time in Mexico. Our program includes Workshops with great teachers, Social Dances that promise to make you dance 'till you drop, Concerts with amazing local bands and a lot more!

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019Choula, Mexicolindy hop, social dance, classes, showcase, choula, mexico

Frim Fram Jam

Lindy Hop Thursdays in NYC since 2001! Featuring today's hottest DJs in swing! Drink, lounge, be merry and best of all: dance, dance, DANCE!

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019New York, NYlindy hop, social dance, instruction, new york, NYC

Lindy On The Rocks

Our event provides high-quality instruction from the most talented swing dancers in the world. You can look forward to classes for all levels, live swing music, and plenty of social dancing.

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019Denver, COlindy hop, social dance, classes, Denver, colorado, competition

Swing Aus Lindy Exchange

Lessons on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from national level instructors, and two great nights of social dancing on Friday and Saturday!

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019Lancaster, PAlindy hop, social dance, classes, Lancaster, pennsylvania

Rhythm Is Our Business

The partnership between dancers and live music, the partnership between song form and flow of movement, the partnership between dancers and their dance partners, and the way all of these come together to create a perfect dance.

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019Nashville, TNlindy hop, social dance, classes, nashville, Tennessee

Second City Swingout

Chicago's Vintage Jazz Dance Workshop Weekend.

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019Chicago, ILlindy hop, social dance, classes, showcase, chicago, illinois

Jammin' on the James

Jammin' on the James is Richmond's longest running dance event, with multi-leveled workshops, unique competitions, and live music.

Workshops & EventsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019RIchmond, VAlindy hop, social dance, classes, competition, Richmond, Virginia

Modern Jazz Dance

The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance offers a practical and uncomplicated overview to the multi-layered history, practices and development of jazz dance as a creative and artistic dance form.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeNovember 16, 2019book, in print, technique, instruction, Benjamin Feliksdal

Street Jazz and Other Modern Dance

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeNovember 5, 2019book, out of print, technique, instruction, rita storey

Enseigner la danse jazz (Teaching Jazz Dance)

This book is the result of a work of reflection led by professionals of jazz dance (teachers and creative artists) with the CND. An essential tool for teachers and practitioners of this discipline, it addresses with simplicity and precision the various facets.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeNovember 5, 2019book, in print, technique, Odile Cougoule, Daniel Housset, Patricia Karagozian, pedagogy

The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance

The Essential Guide to Jazz Dance offers a practical and uncomplicated overview to the multi-layered history, practices and development of jazz dance as a creative and artistic dance form.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeNovember 5, 2019book, in print, jazz history, dollie henry, Paul Jenkins, british, technique

Jazz with Luigi: Descriptive Notes

Over two hundred and sixty photographs clearly illustrating the correct way to execute each of Luigi’s exercises, - with notes written so they can be easily understood by any teacher of Tap, Ballet, Modern, or Jazz.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeJune 26, 2019book, instruction, technique, out of print, luigi, classical jazz, classical

Katherine Dunham: Dance and The African Diaspora

Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora makes the argument that Dunham was more than a dancer-she was an intellectual and activist committed to using dance to fight for racial justice.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeMay 12, 2019book, in print, biography, jazz history, Dunham, Katherine Dunham

Loyola Marymount University

Studio and theory coursework are designed to integrate practical dance experience with more formal academic study so that the student is educated as a dancer who can perform, write, and speak about the art of Dance and dancing.

Stompin' at The Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller

Through extensive interviews with jazz dancer Norma Miller, acclaimed author and filmmaker Alan Govenar captures the vitality, wry humor, and indomitable spirit of an American treasure.

Stompology

Stompology is the first dance weekend devoted entirely to authentic jazz, Charleston, and solo movement.

Lindy Harvest

Lindy Harvest is an annual swing workshop presented by Sugar Swing Ballroom in Edmonton, Alberta.

Followlogie

Followlogie is a unique event in Canada that emphasizes on the multiple roles follows have in swing dances, while offering fresh and new perspectives for leads about how important their partners are.

Fog City Stomp

Lindy Hop and Solo Jazz workshop weekend. Superb classes. World-renowned instructors. Hot live music. San Francisco.

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