Known for exquisite weddings and other elegant events, the Houmas House and Gardens have ventured into the world of East Coast Swing and Jitterbug dance techniques. Beverly Cook, a dance instructor ...

Just as older generations tried to save American youth from the dangers of the lambada and the twist, even-older generations were in tizzies over different dances. They feared the worst when young ...

Dance historians who research such things credit American jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway for coining the term “jitterbug.” In 1934, he recorded a lively tune, “Jitter Bug,” that some credit ...

I’VE DONE THE basics of East Coast swing, and I’ve Lindy Hopped my way around the dance floor. But swing has so many styles of movement, I’ve discovered there’s always more to explore. When I realized ...

Put on your dancin' shoes for the 50s Jitterbug Dance from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 4, 11, and 18 at the Butte YMCA, 2975 Washoe St. Cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members, or $75 for non-member ...

Margot McGraw-Toppen and Riley Wimes Jr. offer a free hour-long jitterbug lesson at Grant Park’s Spirit of Music Garden (601 S. Michigan) this Saturday night starting at 6 PM, followed by a live ...

Jim Byrne, who made a living installing sprinkler systems and made a name for himself as a jitterbug dancer and a boxer, died Saturday (April 11,2009) at Christian Hospital of a heart ailment.Hewas 79 ...