Featured Event
A Night of Swing & Tango
Cat’s Corner Swing and Tango.org will be hosting a Swing and Argentine Tango evening starting with an Argentine Tango lesson taught by Tom and Analii. The social dance will be both Swing and Tango songs. If you have never tried Argentine Tango before, it is a very sensual dance that is built on a foundation of dance technique such as close embrace, intricate footwork, and musicality.
- Date & Time: Jan 31st, 6:00 PM tango lesson, 7:00 – 9:00 PM social dance
- Location: Empire Grange
- Cost: $10
Events This Week
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons, Intro Swing
This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of East Coast Swing. No experience is required to take this course as we will start with the basic footwork and progress as the month goes on.
- Date & Time: Jan 28th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: North Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $40 per 4 class series
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons, Swing Connection
This class will emphasize the lead and follow connection using simple Lindy Hop moves to facilitate this connection. This class is great for dances of all levels as connection is the backbone of partner dancing.
- Date & Time: Jan 28th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: North Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $40 per 4 class series
If you’re interested in joining the Horsetooth Hoppers performance team, we strongly encourage attending this month’s Swing Connection progressive class. Please see here for more information, and reach out to us with any questions at contact@nocoswingdance.com. We hope to see you there!
Lindy Hop Intro Variation 1 with Kevin & Beth
Kevin, a great dancer and instructor in our community, is teaching a series of Lindy Hop progressive lessons ranging from Jan to May in Laramie WY. Each session is 4 weeks, and participants must be able to attend the first week as content will build thereafter. Full details are below and the registration link can be found here. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.
- Date & Time: Feb 1st, 3:15 – 4:30 PM
- Location: Studio B Dance Center, Laramie WY
- Cost: $30 per 4 class series, or $50 for 2 people – bring a friend discount
Upcoming Regular Classes and Events
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons (February), Intro Swing
This class will introduce you to the wonderful world of East Coast Swing. No experience is required to take this course as we will start with the basic footwork and progress as the month goes on.
- Date & Time: Feb 4th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: North Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $40 per 4 class series
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons (February), Intro Charleston
Charleston is a high energy style of dance within the Swing genre. A fun aspect of social dancing is switching between Swing, Charleston, Lindy Hop, and more all in one song. This class will dive into Charleston and the various patterns and embraces that can be done with this footwork. No experience is required to take this course as we will start with the basic footwork and progress as the month goes on.
- Date & Time: Feb 4th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: North Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $40 per 4 class series
If you end up taking both progressive courses in February, the second class will be half price.
Blues Fusion FoCo
Blues Fusion has a new home in Fort Collins at Scrumpy’s. Join us for an evening of social Blues dancing.
- Date & Time: Feb 10th, 7:30 – 10:00 PM
- Location: Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and Pub
- Cost: free
Special Events
Swing Your Valentine Dance Featuring Zizania Swing
Friday dances are the bread and butter for continuing to build our amazing swing dance community. We will always have a beginner lesson at the start of the night. If applicable, we will also run a beginner plus or intermediate class in parallel if there is enough demand on the night. No partner is needed, and all experience levels are welcome. This dance is a live band night featuring music from Zizania Swing.
- Date & Time: Feb 13th, 6:00 PM lesson, 7:00 – 10:00 PM social dance
- Location: Club Tico
- Cost: $15 or what you can afford, includes lesson and dancing
Swing Night at Avo’s featuring The Jazz Section
In lieu of our fourth Friday dance this month, we are hosting a special evening of Swing at Avo’s featuring The Jazz Section. Like all of our dances, we will have a beginner lesson at the start of the evening, and all are welcome.
- Date & Time: Feb 26th, 6:00 PM lesson, 7:00 – 9:00 PM social dance
- Location: Avogadro’s Number
- Cost: $15 or what you can afford, includes lesson and dancing