SSB on May 21st will be at the downstairs ballroom of the Denver Turnverein (note the venue change!) with live music from Deborah Stafford and the Night Stalkers! Heading us up with an all-levels friendly blues dance class is Jae Wilson, and spinning through the band breaks is DJ Vartan!! We will also have a special balboa dancer performance! And come lookin’ nice for Grant to take your picture!! Can’t wait to see you at the event!! 💙💙💙
Big Apple Workshop AND Flash Mob for the 1940s Ball!
>>Link in bio to register<<
Get ready to swing into the spotlight! Join our 3-week Big Apple Dance Workshop and learn the iconic swing-era line dance! The Big Apple is a high-energy social line dance choregraphed by Frankie Manning and was performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers in the 1939 film, Keep Punching. Known for its synchronized movement and infectious spirit, it is a true staple of the swing community, spanning generations of Lindy Hoppers!
Taught by Lark Mervine over the course of 3 weeks (6 total workshop hours), you’ll learn the historic Big Apple routine, culminating in the opportunity to perform in a flash mob to live music by the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra at the 1940s Ball on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Boulder Municipal Airport!*
Workshop Details
📍 Denver Turnverein, 1570 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
📅 Thursdays: May 28, June 4, & June 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💲Cost: $67 (or $37 for virtual workshop pass - videos only)
*Workshop participants will also receive an exclusive 10% discount code for admission to the 1940s Ball. Flash Mob participants much be a ticket holder for the 1940s ball. Participating in the flash mob does not grant one access into the 1940s ball.
Can’t attend the workshop in person, but still want to join the flash mob? A virtual participation option is available at a reduced rate of $37 and includes:
Truncated recap videos of the choreography emailed to you
Flash mob schedule and music details
Exclusive 1940s Ball 10% discount code
Not able to attend the 1940s Ball? You’re still invited to join the workshop to learn the Big Apple just for the joy of dancing, connecting, and experiencing this exciting piece of swing dance history!
🎉Come dance to the best jazz music on earth!
🔥The Eyal Vilner Swing Band will be our headliner on BOTH Friday AND Saturday nights-- what they have in store will call you to the dance floor and you will never want to leave!!
Did you buy your ticket yet?! (Link in bio) https://buytickets.at/cmdance/2049233
We can’t wait to finish out the rest of this season (first half of the year) at the Denver Turnverein with the best live blues that Colorado has to offer!! 💙💙💙 @threeshotsband@deborahstaffordmusic
Intercollegiate Swing Battle is just days away! Get your ticket now for a full weekend of:
*Classes from @ballew778 and @cyle_thedancer
*Live music from the @gabrielmervine Quartet
*Solo Charleston, Mix and Match, and Strictly Lindy Hop Competitions
*The ICSB team competition
Register through @communitymindeddance at link in bio.
Boulder Swing Dance newsletter subscribers will receive a discount code this week! Sign up at boulderswingdance.com.
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🏨 Room Block Alert! 🏨
Planning for Lindy on the Rocks/Hot Night Fusion Weekend 2026- Sept 18-20th? Don't miss out on our special rate at The Curtis Hotel! Located in the heart of Denver, and just upstairs from the classes during the day and the fusion social dances, it's the ultimate spot to stay, play, and dance.
Go to the website link in the bio to book your room!
