The Swing Shift Shuffle is a radio program of swing, big band, jazz, boogie woogie and other popular music from the 1930's and 40's that airs every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (US Central Time) on WEVL 89.9 FM in Memphis, Tennessee, with a live webcast at wevl.org. In addition to the radio show, this blog is dedicated to all aspects of the Swing Era, including art, automobiles, cartoons, comics, history, movies, music, news, science, technology, and anything else that happened during that time. It also includes announcements about events in the Memphis/Mid-South area related to the Swing Era, such as classic movies, concerts, dances, lectures, etc. If you see something that fits the description, send it to me at tim@wevl.org. If you would like more information about the radio show, just go to the Radio Show FAQ page.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Lindy Hop And The Queen Of Swing Next Thursday

The Red Hot Lindy Hop continues its weekly lesson and sessionthis Friday with a lesson by Matt and Kimmie with music by Kimmie.  Free admission before 7:00 p.m., and $5 at the door afterwards. 

Rumba Room
303 South Main
Memphis, TN 38103

U of M Swing every Tuesday, Fieldhouse Room 118 from 7:00 to 9:45 p.m.  Free taster lesson from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Topics vary from week to week and include East Coast Swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues and Balboa. All are welcome and no partner is required. Open practice from 8-9:30 pm. Improve your moves during this dance time. Ask questions, come practice your swing dancing and have fun with other Memphis swing dancers!

Also at the U of M on February 24: 
A-Train Express featuring Norma Miller the Queen of Swing at the University of Memphis

10:00-11:15am - UC Ballroom: Panel Discussion: The Past, Present & Future of Swing Music & Dance. Norma Miller accompanied by Chris Lee and the Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio will take us on a swing dance history trip through time.

1:00-2:15pm - UC Theater: Screening of the Documentary Film, Queen of Swing with Norma Miller.

6:30-7:30pm - Swing dance lesson with Chris Lee and Ashley Sarver.

7:30-10:30pm - Swing dance featuring Casey MacGill's Blue 4 Trio.

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