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Swing your partner again: State College’s contra dance scene is back, welcoming beginners, families and musicians

This story originally appeared in the April 2026 issue of Town&Gown magazine. Contra dance is experiencing a rebirth in State College. This traditional, easy-to-learn form of American country dance is ...
The New York Times

What It Means to Have That West Coast Swing

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by A wave of viral videos highlight a style that participants call addictive and innovative. Descended from the Lindy Hop, it has few traditional markers ...
The Lantern

Swing dance has a home in Columbus with local dance groups

Swing on over to some local dance groups to learn about Lindy Hop, a dance with historical and cultural ties. SwingColumbus is a small, local swing dance group that mainly focuses on Lindy Hop, the ...
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Want to learn to swing dance in Kansas City? Here's where to take your first steps

Around Kansas City, there are both social dances and group classes that welcome beginners. Kansas City has been swinging since the 1930s and a vibrant dance community keeps the tradition active.