Events This Week
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: Apr 28th, 7:30 – 10:00 PM
- Location: Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and Pub
- Cost: free
Line Dance Lesson: The Shim Sham
Since we have an extra Wednesday this month, we will be having special class to learn the Shim Sham. The Shim Sham is a tap routine adopted by Swing dancers and is danced throughout the world. We try to play it at every social dance we host.
- Date & Time: Apr 29th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $10
Line Dance Lesson: The Mama Stew
Right after the special Shim Sham class, we will be learning another line dance, the Mama Stew. The Mama Stew is a dance from the 60’s and is much more fast paced than the Shim Sham. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to have you in this class.
- Date & Time: Apr 29th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $10
Lindy Hop Intro Variation 3 with Kevin & Beth – Charleston Series
The current series of progressive lessons taught by Kevin and Beth is focusing on the Charleston. 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. Please note the venue change.
- Date & Time: May 3rd, 3:15 – 4:30 PM
- Location: Dance & Arts 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, 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: May 6th, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $10
NoCo Swing Progressive Lessons, Dance Connection
This class will emphasize the lead and follow connection using Swing moves to facilitate this connection. This class is great for dances of all levels as connection is the backbone of partner dancing.
- Date & Time: May 6th, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Location: Northside Aztlan Community Center
- Cost: $10
True Blues
True Blues is an established blues dancing scene and is back to host monthly dances in Northern Colorado.
- Date & Time: May 6th, 6:30 PM doors, 6:45 PM lesson, 7:30 – 10:30 PM social dance
- Location: Sound Bar
- Cost: $10
NoCo Swing Dance & Beginner Lesson
This month, our first community dance will be on a Saturday. These 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.
- Date & Time: May 9th, 6:00 PM lesson, 7:00 – 10:00 PM social dance
- Location: Club Tico
- Cost: $10 or what you can afford, includes lesson and dancing
Special Events
May I Have This Dance – Live Band Night
Community 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. The month of May will feature a live band night featuring music from Dizzy With A Dame.
- Date & Time: May 29th, 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