Due to the holidays we moved our dance from the first Saturday of the month to the second. Our dance will be on Saturday, January 9th. The Jazz House Big Band is playing! This is an amazing local 16-piece big band.
This will be at our new location, The. Veterans Memorial Building, 485 Constitution Way- downtown Idaho Falls.
Our introductory lesson is 8-9 PM, the dance is 9-11pm.
$7 lesson and the dance, $5 dance portion only
No partner required and beginners always welcome.
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.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Swing Dance This Saturday!
Don't forget our dance at the VFW downtown in Idaho Falls this weekend. The amazing Skidmore Four Jazz Quartet will be playing.
***a quick note about next month's dance....due to the holiday season we bumped our dance to the second Saturday of the month, January 9th. The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for us!***
***a quick note about next month's dance....due to the holiday season we bumped our dance to the second Saturday of the month, January 9th. The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for us!***
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Next dance Saturday, December 5th at the VFW
Ok everyone, I'm hoping we have a new permanent location for our dance! Our next dance will be at the VFW downtown Idaho Falls. This building was built in 1911 and has a wonderful old wood floor. The Skidmore Four Jazz Quartet will be playing for our dance.
We will be returning to our regular lesson and dance times again.
Intermediate lesson 7-8pm, Introductory Lesson 8-9pm, dance 9-11pm.
Cost $7 Lesson and the dance, dance only $5
Location is 485 Constitution Way, there's a red, white and blue door.
Friday, October 23, 2015
New Venue, New Times for our dance Saturday, November 7th
Thank you everyone for coming out last month, we had over 60 people! Our dance is still trying to secure a permanent venue and unfortunately we've had to move again this month. Thank you for hanging in there with us.
***please take note of the time change due to accommodating this new venue***
****NEW VENUE, NEW TIMES***
This dance is our one year Anniversary !!!
On Saturday, November 7th we will have the Jazz House Big Band playing for us.
****NEW VENUE, NEW TIMES***
Location: EITC Campus, The John O. Sessions Mechanical Building (behind Toys R' Us)
Downstairs, Room 20
Time: Intermediate Lesson 6-7pm ( we recommend taking our basic lesson a few times first) Introductory Lesson 7-8pm, Dance 8-10pm
Cost: $7 lesson and the dance, $5 dance portion only
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Dance This Saturday!
Don't forget our first Saturday dance this weekend at the Willard Arts Center.
The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for us!
We want to thank the Bozeman Swing Dance scene for a great time last weekend. Great instructors, great dances and great people. Hope to see you again next year at Balbozeman!
The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for us!
We want to thank the Bozeman Swing Dance scene for a great time last weekend. Great instructors, great dances and great people. Hope to see you again next year at Balbozeman!
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
New Location for September 5th Dance
Our next Big Band dance will be at the Willard Arts Center 450 A. Street (upstairs in the HC room- enter through Colonial)
The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for our dance!
Introductory lesson: 8-9pm
Dance: 9-11pm
Cost: $7 lesson and the dance or $5 dance only
No partner required.
See you on the dance floor!
The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for our dance!
Introductory lesson: 8-9pm
Dance: 9-11pm
Cost: $7 lesson and the dance or $5 dance only
No partner required.
See you on the dance floor!
Balbozeman Event!!!
Interested in learning Balboa??
Balboa Workshop: Balbozeman
September 25-27 in Bozeman, MT
This is a great opportunity to learn or develop your balboa dancing.
Heather Bellew and Javier Johnson will be some of the instructors there.
Check them out in this clip.
To find out more about this workshop:
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
DANCE CANCELLED August 1st!!!
Hey everyone!
Unfortunately we are going to cancel the dance this weekend. There is major construction going on at the co-op and we will start again next month on September 5th.
The exciting news is that our space is getting air conditioning and a new look! We're exciting to see the results at our next dance!
Unfortunately we are going to cancel the dance this weekend. There is major construction going on at the co-op and we will start again next month on September 5th.
The exciting news is that our space is getting air conditioning and a new look! We're exciting to see the results at our next dance!
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
No Dance July 4th!!!
Just a reminder, there is no dance this month due to the July 4th holiday. We will see everyone again in August!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Upcoming Dances
We've been having a great turnout at the dances! Next month we have the Skidmore Four Jazz Quartet playing our June 6th dance.
Due to the holiday our July dance has been cancelled. We'll see everyone again for our dance on August 1st.
Due to the holiday our July dance has been cancelled. We'll see everyone again for our dance on August 1st.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Next First Saturday Dance April 4th!!!
Our next dance is next weekend, Saturday, April 4th. The Jazz House Big Band will be playing for us.
We've had great attendance at our events, come join us for the next one!
If you are interested in traveling to learn from internationally known instructors, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle is coming up Memorial Day weekend--May 22-25th. This is great event with amazing classes and various live bands will be playing throughout the weekend. It's a great place to meet other swing dancers from around the country!
http://www.campjitterbug.com/
We've had great attendance at our events, come join us for the next one!
If you are interested in traveling to learn from internationally known instructors, Camp Jitterbug in Seattle is coming up Memorial Day weekend--May 22-25th. This is great event with amazing classes and various live bands will be playing throughout the weekend. It's a great place to meet other swing dancers from around the country!
http://www.campjitterbug.com/
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Big Band Dance this Saturday!!!
Skyline High School has its annual fundraiser at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls on Saturday.
Lesson 6:30-7:30.
Jazz House Big Band starts playing 7:30pm.
Cost: $8/person or $15 couple.
This is a great event, come join us!
Lesson 6:30-7:30.
Jazz House Big Band starts playing 7:30pm.
Cost: $8/person or $15 couple.
This is a great event, come join us!
Thursday, February 12, 2015
More dancing this month!!!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our February 7th dance. We had over 60 people again at this dance! We had a great time dancing to the Jared Smith Quartet.
Valentine's Swing Dance this Saturday!
First Presbyterian Church, Idaho Falls
Lesson 6-7 Dj'ed dance 7-9pm.
Free event.
10th Annual Skyline High School Fundraiser - The Jazz House Big Band is playing.
Lesson 6:30-7:30 Dance 7:30-10pm
$8/person or $15/couple.
Location - Elks Lodge, Idaho Falls.
Silent Auction also. This is a fun event!
Be sure to join our FB page also!
Valentine's Swing Dance this Saturday!
First Presbyterian Church, Idaho Falls
Lesson 6-7 Dj'ed dance 7-9pm.
Free event.
10th Annual Skyline High School Fundraiser - The Jazz House Big Band is playing.
Lesson 6:30-7:30 Dance 7:30-10pm
$8/person or $15/couple.
Location - Elks Lodge, Idaho Falls.
Silent Auction also. This is a fun event!
Be sure to join our FB page also!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Upcoming Events
Tonight is our monthly swing dance featuring the Jazz House Big Band!
Upcoming events:
Upcoming events:
If you are travelling, the Utah Lindy Exchange is January 16-18th in Salt Lake City.
The facebook link is: https://www.facebook.com/ events/706018509472983/
For those who aren't familiar:
A lindy exchange is a gathering of lindy hop dancers in one city for several days to swing dance at various venues. This is a great social event where you get to meet and dance with many swing dancers from different parts of the country.
February will be busy!
February 7th - Co-op Monthly Swing Lesson and Dance
February 14th - Free dj'ed swing dance at Presbyterian Church, downtown Idaho Falls.
February 28th - Skyline High School Jazz Band Fundraiser, featuring the Jazz House Big Band at the Elks Lodge.
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