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Music City Swing (http://musiccityswing.com/) will be at the Nashville Centennial Park Event Shelter for a big band dance. Music City Swing is Nashville’s finest example of what a big band can be, proving that music from any era can swing. This 21-piece band plays music from the 40s through today in its own hard-swinging, big-sounding way.

There are many other band dances at centennial park throughout the summer, (though not necessarily all swing). See the "Big Band Dance Series" in the attached schedule of events.

Jump, Jive & Swing! is Nashville's original evening of Big Band Swing, sponsored by The Nashville 20/30 Christian Swing Dance Group and proceeds benefit Youth for Truth, a ministry & mentor program for at-risk urban young people. Dances are usually twice monthly, with lessons included. For more info, call Steve Willis 294-4858, or email swwillis@bellsouth.net.

There will normally be one or two lessons from 7 to 8:30 followed by dancing until 11.

Hey everyone! We're proud to announce an All Lindy Weekend- two nights of dancing and a series of classes taught by the wonderful Tim and Sarah! Come on out to work on all those things that make this dance so much fun!

Class 1
Sassy Swivels - How to do them and how to lead them!
Drool-inducing swivels don't just happen. They actually require a technique. Follows will learn the secrets of the trade and leads will actually learn their role in making their follow the envy of the dance floor.

Class 2
Conversations

Come dancing with us this Sunday, April 29, at Nashville's swankiest joint. Great food and drinks, no cover charge, non-smoking, and some of this town's best dancers!

JUNKIN’
11am-12pm. We’ll dive into classic blues movement that originated in juke joints,
learning & refining movements that define this gritty style of blues.
BALLROOMIN’
12:20pm-1:20pm. Come get comfortable with the more elegant style of vintage blues
that was danced at the Savoy Ballroom.

LESS IS MORE
1:40-2:40pm. YES! You can actually improve your dancing by doing less!
Come find out why and how.

MASTER’S STYLE CLASS

Starting April 20th, Nashville will begin hosting weekly dances at the Nashville Ballroom. Are you looking to get your weekly fix of good, regional dancing? Then Nashville's your place every Friday Night!

Saturday, April 14th will be a blues dance and will last from 8pm to 1am. $10 cover, $5 for volunteers. Dance included in workshop weekend pass.

Taught by Tim & Sarah Munsell

This is a high energy fast paced class for experienced Lindy Hoppers. We’ll dive into complex moves and the techniques to take dancing from great to WOW! This is not class for the faint of heart, or those who don’t want to work hard. Note: Dancers need to be comfortable with swingouts and charleston at a variety of tempos. If you aren’t certain if this class will be right for you, please come early so Tim & Sarah can evaluate your dancing.

Jump Session will be offering a progressive three month Beginner Series on Tuesday nights. Starting in March, we will be offering a Beginner Swing Class, Beginner Lindy Hop and Beginner Balboa.

March:
Part 1: Beginner Swing (March)
Tuesdays at 7pm

Taught by Megan Adair & Richard Wright.