WHAT: Mama’s Stew is a fast paced choreography from the early 1960s. It was created by the 1955 Harvest Moon Ball champion George Sullivan for the Mama Lou Parks Dancers. The routine goes by several names: some call it “Mama Stew” (without an apostrophe), the Parkets themselves referred to it as “Hand Claps”, and it has (perhaps more accurately) been known as “Sully’s Stew”. 

This beginner-friendly routine will be taught by Max Okros. It is a great primer for solo jazz and a fantastic way to be a part of the history and culture of swing dance!

You can see some of the original Parkets performing this choreography here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn8n5eSh37I

You can also see how other folks have performed it here: https://youtu.be/T8ChDfbgP18?si=HbThgV8d1HFMeHeR

Thank you to Paulette Brockington for providing us with the historical background and context of this dance. 

WHEN: September 26th, 7:00pm

WHERE: Mason Hall Room 1401 

INSTRUCTOR: Max Okros 

COST: $5 (cash, check, or PayPal) 

COVID PROTOCOL: You MUST either A) show proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend indoor, in-person SAA events OR B) wear a mask during the entire duration of indoor, in-person SAA events if proof of COVID-19 vaccination cannot be provided.