From the turn of the century to modern
times, Swingin’ Through History takes students on a journey through
American music and dance, focusing primarily on the 1920s to 1940s when
swing music and dance were at the center of popular culture. Students
will be clapping their hands and stomping their feet as they learn about
the birth of jazz music and its lasting influences on all aspects of American
culture. This program features energetic and athletic performers who specialize
in re-creating authentic and historical swing and jazz dance styles such
as the lindy hop, Charleston, jitterbug, balboa, collegiate shag, and
more.
$400 per single performance
$220 each additional performance
Availability: Tuesday, Friday
Swingin’ Through History is featured each season
at Chicago’s SummerDance and has performed in many dance festivals,
including Dance Chicago. Nationally they conduct workshops and performances
and have appeared in the film The Road to Perdition and made multiple
guest appearances on ABC, WGN, and CLTV news shows.