We will be teaching some new moves leading up to this dance. We're offering a two week class, Thursday, October 27th and November 3rd 8-9pm. $15/person. Contact Meredith 529-3829 to reserve your spot in the class.
Welcome to Swing Junction! Swing Junction focuses on the dances from the 1920s-40s including Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Balboa, Charleston and Shag. Swing Junction is working with local jazz musicians to keep this part of our history alive in Idaho Falls. Feel free to contact us if you would like any information about swing dancing in Idaho Falls.
Friday, October 7, 2016
CELEBRATING TWO YEARS OF DANCES!!!
Come join us Saturday, November 5th for our two year anniversary of holding big band swing dances. It will be a great time. To honor our Veterans, we are offering free admission to Veterans/Active Military plus one guest. You don't want to miss this one!
We will be teaching some new moves leading up to this dance. We're offering a two week class, Thursday, October 27th and November 3rd 8-9pm. $15/person. Contact Meredith 529-3829 to reserve your spot in the class.
We will be teaching some new moves leading up to this dance. We're offering a two week class, Thursday, October 27th and November 3rd 8-9pm. $15/person. Contact Meredith 529-3829 to reserve your spot in the class.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Lots of Stuff!!!
NEW CHARLESTON CLASSES to start Thursday, October 6th. Details to the left of this post!
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra is coming to town! Well, close to town. Here are the details:
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The Glenn Miller Orchestra is coming to town! Well, close to town. Here are the details:
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Wednesday, September 28th
I called and confirmed that in addition to general admission seating, there will be a dance floor at this event!
Location: Chiefs Event Center, Shoshone-Bannock Hotel in Fort Hall
Cost $29 Concert Time: 6pm
and don't forget our next Big Band Dance here in Idaho Falls is coming up October 1st!
See you on the dance floor!
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Special Class for August 6th Dance
Next month we will be teaching the Shim Sham line dance that we've been dancing at the dance the last two months. Swing dancers all around the world know this dance. This class will replace our usual intermediate class time from 7-8pm on Saturday, August 6th. This class is open to all levels and no partner is required.
If you want to take a look at this line dance demonstrated by one of the original Lindy hoppers, Frankie Manning here's the link:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bjfM4Wrj9UI
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Next Dance July 2nd!
Yes, we're bringing in July 4th weekend with our monthly big band swing dance. If you're looking for dancing that weekend, come join us on Saturday, July 2nd. The Jazz House Big Band is playing 9-11pm. Introductory Lesson 8-9pm.
Our dance is located downtown IF, at the Veterans Memorial Building 485 Constitution Way.
Cost $7- lesson and the dance. Dance portion alone $5.
As always, no partner required and beginners are always welcome!
Our dance is located downtown IF, at the Veterans Memorial Building 485 Constitution Way.
Cost $7- lesson and the dance. Dance portion alone $5.
As always, no partner required and beginners are always welcome!
Monday, May 16, 2016
In full swing....
The dances are going strong and the music continues to sound great!
CLASSES!
We've got classes starting up in a few weeks on Thursday, June 9th. This five week series will focus on different swing basics and transitioning between rhythms.
We've got classes starting up in a few weeks on Thursday, June 9th. This five week series will focus on different swing basics and transitioning between rhythms.
Cost: $45/person or $85/couple
Where: The Idaho Falls School of Ballet building - 410 W. 16th Street, IF, 83402
When: Thursday nights 8-9pm (June 9th-July 7th)
If you are interested email: swingjunction1@gmail.com or call Meredith 529-3829 to reserve your spot!
NEXT BIG BAND DANCE IS SATURDAY, JUNE 4th!!!
When: Thursday nights 8-9pm (June 9th-July 7th)
If you are interested email: swingjunction1@gmail.com or call Meredith 529-3829 to reserve your spot!
NEXT BIG BAND DANCE IS SATURDAY, JUNE 4th!!!
Friday, March 11, 2016
Great Dance in March! See you April 2nd!
We had over 70 people in March. Hope to see everyone out again for our next swing dance April 2nd!!!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Swing Dance This Saturday!!!!
It's the First Saturday of the Month Big Band Dance this weekend!
We get to dance to the Jazz House Big Band two weekends in a row.
In Idaho Falls we are fortunate enough to have access to this wonderful 16 piece big band directed by Doug Wareing.
Event details are to the left of this post.
The Skyline High School Fundraiser was a great time last weekend. Erin and Rick taught the basic lesson and had a packed class!
Thank you to Bob Dunmire and Skyline High School for having us teach. We look forward to this event every year!
We get to dance to the Jazz House Big Band two weekends in a row.
In Idaho Falls we are fortunate enough to have access to this wonderful 16 piece big band directed by Doug Wareing.
Event details are to the left of this post.
The Skyline High School Fundraiser was a great time last weekend. Erin and Rick taught the basic lesson and had a packed class!
Thank you to Bob Dunmire and Skyline High School for having us teach. We look forward to this event every year!
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Classes start tomorrow!!!
Class starts tomorrow everyone!
If you still want to join us for the Thursday night six week series, class starts at tomorrow at 8pm at the Idaho Falls School of Ballet (410 W. 16th Street, IF 83402).
Cost $54/person or $100/couple
Questions: swingjunction1@gmail.com
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Saturday, February 27th is Skyline High School's annual fundraiser
All proceeds are used for the Skyline Jazz & Symphonic Bands Spring Trip to perform at Disneyland
Swing Junction will provide a free lesson 6:30-7:30 pm.
The Jazz House Big Band and the Skyline High School's Jazz Band will be playing at the dance.
Location: Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls (640 E. Elva St)
Cost: $8/person or $15/couple
This is a great event, over 150 people were there last year!
If you still want to join us for the Thursday night six week series, class starts at tomorrow at 8pm at the Idaho Falls School of Ballet (410 W. 16th Street, IF 83402).
Cost $54/person or $100/couple
Questions: swingjunction1@gmail.com
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Saturday, February 27th is Skyline High School's annual fundraiser
All proceeds are used for the Skyline Jazz & Symphonic Bands Spring Trip to perform at Disneyland
Swing Junction will provide a free lesson 6:30-7:30 pm.
The Jazz House Big Band and the Skyline High School's Jazz Band will be playing at the dance.
Location: Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls (640 E. Elva St)
Cost: $8/person or $15/couple
This is a great event, over 150 people were there last year!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Next Dance is Saturday, February 6th!!!
Coming up quickly is our next big band swing dance.
We will have our amazing local Jazz House Big Band playing for us.
Check out the details on the opposite page.
We will have our amazing local Jazz House Big Band playing for us.
Check out the details on the opposite page.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Great things to come in February!
We are loving the space at our new permanent location in the Veterans Memorial Building. The music sounds great and the wood floor is wonderful!
There are a few things coming up for February.
Saturday, February 6th is our monthly swing dance featuring the Jazz House Big Band. Details opposite on the blog page.
We're starting a six week Swing Essentials class in mid-February. Class will be Thursdays 8-9pm. If you are interested emails us at: swingjunction1@gmail.com
Saturday, February 27 is the Skyline High School Jazz Band Fundraiser. Swing Junction will be teachings lesson 6:30-7:30. The Jazz House Big Band along with the Skyline Jazz Band will be playing the dance portion. Costs should be announced shortly.
Hope to see everyone out on the dance floor!
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