Swing bands, and the couples who moved across the dance floor to those popular tunes, ruled the roost in Westchester in the 1930s and 1940s, with hundreds of dancers showing up for a night out at Glen ...

Steubenville Swing Dance is changing its routine this month. Instead of its usual second-Thursday schedule, the group will ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- For the past two decades, Get Hep Swing has kept old-school swing dancing going strong in Cleveland. The organization, led by champion swing dancer Valerie Salstrom, puts on popular ...

A group of nervous first-time students gather around the edge of the dance floor, watching a class of more advanced swing dancers with curiosity. All eyes are fixed on their footwork and the way they ...

The next Bainbridge Swing Dance is set for Feb. 7 and will feature Radio Rhythm Idols. The dance takes place on the first ...

Like many sports, dance can present several barriers to access, especially for adults. For example, most ballerinas start out at a very young age, which means the form is especially unwelcoming to ...

"I want to do something for my community that says, 'You have another choice for entertainment,'" says Hertel, a married father of four who works in the Office of Institutional Research at Gonzaga ...

As a swing dancing revival occurred among young populations in the Gainesville area, many found it hard to keep the scene alive. However, one group in particular has dedicated itself to providing ...

If you hear ghostly shouts of Bob Wills’ signature cry “Ah haaaa!” this weekend, don’t be surprised. The fifth annual Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival will call downbeat at noon Nov. 6, ...

Around Kansas City, there are both social dances and group classes that welcome beginners. Kansas City has been swinging since the 1930s and a vibrant dance community keeps the tradition active.