Vist Swing Ann Arbor’s brand new Youtube channel and browse through the first clips of our fabulous Valentine’s Swing! Expect more to come in the future!
1940s USO Dinner and Dance – PARTY LIKE IT’S 1944!
Welcoming back the Ladies for Liberty and their inspiring brand of live music! Come dressed for a USO style 1940’s dance, featuring the Couriers Orchestra! Lots of great food provided in the ticket cost, cash bar with beer and wine will also be provided!
New Venue, New Vibe! Come and dance around the airplanes in a vintage airliner hangar with Big Band sound! Click here for details!
SAA’s Late Night Blues is Back!
Swing Ann Arbor is excited to announce the return of its fabulous Late Night Blues! Come and blues with us in one of Ann Arbor’s classics on Maynard Street: Scorekeepers (or “Skeeps” as known by Ann Arbor locals)! With its spacious and cozy setting and special deals for beers and burgers on Wednesday nights, Skeeps will offer a phenomenal venue for many memorable blues nights to come! Join us this Wednesday, February 17th, for the inauguration of Swing Ann Arbor’s very first Late Night Blues from 11pm to 12:30am after our social dance Wednesday Night Swing! See you on the dance floor!
NOW ADDED! Valentine’s Swing Photo Gallery II
A big shout-out for organizing the Swing Ann Arbor Valentine’s Swing goes to Richard Field and Sean Fanning and all the AACTMADers involved! Thanks to Emily Topham for decorating and Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess for their awesome tunes! Also kudos to our photographer Samuel Wakerley for the great shots and to Connor Cole for moderating the Jack and Jill competition! Last but not least, we’re grateful for the generous financial support from the Central Student Government (CSG) at the University of Michigan making it possible to bring this fabulous event to the Ann Arbor community! Go Blue!
EVENT HISTORY & CREDITS
- Valentine’s Swing @ Jazzercise Ann Arbor – February 14, 2016
- Live Music by Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess
- Photos by Samuel Wakerely
- Sponsored by University of Michigan Central Student Government (CSG)
NOW ONLINE: Valentine’s Swing Photo Gallery I
A big shout-out for organizing the Swing Ann Arbor Valentine’s Swing goes to Richard Field and Sean Fanning and all the AACTMADers involved! Thanks to Emily Topham for decorating and Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess for their awesome tunes! Also kudos to our photographer Samuel Wakerley for the great shots and to Connor Cole for moderating the Jack and Jill competition! Last but not least, we’re grateful for the generous financial support from the Central Student Government (CSG) at the University of Michigan making it possible to bring this fabulous event to the Ann Arbor community! Go Blue!
EVENT HISTORY & CREDITS
- Valentine’s Swing @ Jazzercise Ann Arbor – February 14, 2016
- Live Music by Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess
- Photos by Samuel Wakerely
- Sponsored by University of Michigan Central Student Government (CSG)
This Wednesday: Swing Meets Ballroom!
SAA has a great dance planned for this Saturday, but once that’s over you’ll want more swing! Join Wednesday Night Swing this coming week
for a joint dance with Michigan Ballroom! We will merge the hot rhythms of Samba and Cha Cha with the fun tunes of Lindy Hop and Charleston! Meet new people, learn new moves & come out for a unique experience!
The music will include Latin American, Standard, and Swing dances. You will be able to cross over between dances and styles and try out moves with different partners! Fun!
5 Reasons to Swing this Valentine
1. Couples who sway together, stay together
Exercising is always better with a partner. Especially when it’s a romantic partner. A recent story in Psychology Today found physical activity with your romantic partner increases happiness, develops a greater emotional bond and makes you fall in love with your partner all over again.
2. All the moving, grooving and swinging hips
… well, how wouldn’t that lead to more romance?
3. Dancing has exceptional mental health benefits
Dancing has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety. It also has positive effects on confidence, memory and learning. Whether it’s the winter blues, stress at work or just typical day-to-day life, dancing is one of the most mentally beneficial exercises around.
4. You’ll make new friends (i.e. other “couple” friends)
How many more stories can you hear from your single friends talking about their wild and crazy nights? Little do they know, true excitement is sharing something fun and unique with the one you love. Nothing unites friends like a passion for dancing.
5. It’s a valuable life skill that will come in handy forever
No longer will you feel anxious at weddings and parties. You will no longer be afraid to ask someone to dance. You’ll be ready for any impromptu dance parties. Dancing comes in handy in so many life events, you’ll be glad you know a move or two.
Check out our Facebook event page for Valentine’ Swing this Saturday here!
Featured Event in February! SAVE THE DATE for Valentine’s Swing!
This year’s Valentine’s day will be a very special one: SAA brings the entire Swing Dance community of Ann Arbor together to a unique VALENTINE’s SWING dance night! We will bring LIVE MUSIC by Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess to you and hold a Jack ‘n Jill Lindy Hop competition! Come in your fancy dress and get a few awesome shots of yourself and your Valentine in our photo booth! Pictures will be published here.
NEED A CRASH COURSE?
Never danced before? SAA offers free Beginner Drop In Lessons every Wednesday! Click here for more information! For last-minute visitors there will be a free Beginner Lesson on Saturday (February 13) at 7:30 PM to get you moving on your feet!
THE BAND
Jessy Carolina & The Hot Mess is a New York City based traditional jazz band formed in 2008. Over the years, the band has performed throughout the East coast and has participated in many organizations that include The Jazz Foundation of America, Music Under New York, Music That Heals, Healing Arts Initiative, and Make Music New York. Early on, the band was featured on The Simpson’s 20th Anniversary Special and most recently, Jessy Carolina’s musical performances were featured in the video game Bioshock Infinite. In 2012, te band traveled overseas and performed in Germany, Denmark, Israel, and Romania. Find more information about the band here.
THE VENUE
Jazzercise of Ann Arbor is located at 1945 S. Industrial Hwy in Ann Arbor.
OUR SPONSORS
Volunteers for SAA!
Looking to get involved with SAA? Want to take on leadership positions, teach classes and workshops, coordinate events, or work on your social skills? SAA provides an inspiring and welcoming space for you to discover and grow your talents! The opportunities are limitless to shape SAA’s program through your volunteerism. Consider joining our board! We are always looking for motivated, energetic, and fun students! Undergrads are particularly encouraged to get involved. And the best part is: no previous experience in Swing Dancing or club volunteerism is needed.
Want to know more? Contact SAA’s president, Christine Campbell, if you like to get aboard or if you have any questions or suggestions.
Vintage Botanical Gardens Dance Gallery II
We have more pictures for you from our beautiful dance at the Botanical Gardens last week. Check them out! Our photographer Samuel Wakerley took these awesome shots!
