Swing Night @ Ochos

We've got Hot Club Les Bois here to help us start the New Year off right! They will be playing some Django, gypsy jazz, and other great swing tunes for our dancing pleasure! Dress up, bring a friend, grab a drink, and let's dance the night away. Beginners welcome!

We will have two short lessons.

The first lesson we will start a series on the Shim Sham line dance (Frankie Manning Version)! This series will be held Jan 16, Feb 9, and Feb 23.

The second lesson will be a beginner Lindy Hop lesson to get you out on the dance floor and having fun!

Descriptions of each dance at the bottom.

*****SCHEDULE*****

 8:00 pm - 8:25 pm 

Shim Sham Series (Part 1 of 3) (No partner needed!)

8:30 pm - 8:55 pm 

Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson

9 pm - 11 pm 

Open dance floor. Live music with Hot Club Les Bois

*Robyn is available during this time for questions, comments, dances, and even small casual 1:1 lessons.

****TICKETS***** 

Cash or card accepted. 

$15 - Per Person    |    $12 - Student, Senior, or Military

*****Venue***** 

Ochos Wine Bar, 515 W Idaho St Boise, ID

Dance Details:

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 takes its name from the Charles Lindbergh's flight to Paris in 1927.

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.