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Dance Information
The following resources are provided by the Shoreline Swing Club for your reference:
Shoreline Swing sends occasional emails with info on our events and other local events of interest. E-mail webmaster@shorelineswingct.org to get added to our list.
Our Instructors
Greg Avakian and Laurie Zimmerman (Philadelphia, PA)
Susan Carr, Shim Sham Instructor
Becky Finch, Lindy Hop Instructor
Mort Gerdon, Lindy Hop Instructor
Noëlle Gray, Blues and Lindy Hop Instructor
David Graybill, Lindy Hop, West Coast, and Blues Instructor
Blake Hobby, West Coast Swing Instructor
Javier Johnson, Balboa and Lindy Hop Instructor
Jason Platt, Lindy Hop and Balboa Instructor
Wil Reed, Lindy Hop Instructor
Ogden Sawyer and Amanda Gruhl (Boston, MA)
Todd Schmenk and Beth Donahue, Swing Dance Instructors
Chandra Smith, Balboa and Lindy Hop Instructor
Allena Tillman-Brown, Swing Dance Instructor
Marc-Andre Vachon, Lindy Hop Instructor
Nora Venne, West Coast Swing Instructor
Tara Weinstein, Lindy Hop Instructor
Ellen Wisén, Bugg (Swedish Swing) Instructor
Kevin and Tracey Woods, Swing Instructors
Nicole Zuckerman, Blues and Lindy Hop Instructor
Video Clips
Marc-Andre Vachon and Tara Weinstein - Lindy Hop Instructors
Other Resources
Coast Gaurd International Ballroom Dance Club
Connecticut Swing Dance Society: A non-profit dance society promoting dances and workshops in the New Haven area.
DanceNet: We are proud to sponsor the definitive source for information on swing dancing in Boston and New England.
Hartford Swing Dance/Jam: part of Hartford Community Dance, a non-profit dance society sponsoring dances in the Hartford area.
Lindy Lover's Lounge: Streaming MP3 music for Swing dancers.
Nora Venne: Dance Instructor for private lessons, groups and parties in the New London Area.
Norwich Swing Dance Club in Norwich/New London area email: NorwichSwingDanceClub@yahoo.com
Providence Swing: The place to check for all things happening in the Providence area. They have regular classes and dances. www.providenceswings.com
www.RetroRadar.com: The name says it all: everything Retro.
Rhythm Rousers Swing Dance Performance Group
Suzie-Q Swing Productions: Located in Groton, CT Suzie-Q Swing Productions promotes swing, including east coast and lindy hop.
Jane Dumont of Swing Danceworks sends out a weekly email newsletter with information on upcoming dances and workshops. Email her at Jane@swingdanceworks.com to get added to her list.
Swing Dancing USA™ is all about bringing great music and good people together for fun and excitement like none other!
Swingin' 88s: A bunch of cool cats from the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area.
Swingmonkey: We are proud to sponsor Connecticut's swing dance discussion board, with a calendar, announcements, photos, and lots of ways to waste time chatting with your fellow dancers.
Yale Swing and Blues: Based out of New Haven, CT, this group is all about swinging and bluesing. Frequent classes, dances, and a weekly Sunday Blues Practica. http://www.yaleswingandblues.org/
If you have suggestions for other dance resources, please e-mail: webmaster@shorelineswingct.org