Swinging in Dancing shoes

Shani Matson, a Junior of North High school is a student at the “Famous Dave’s Swing Lessons” on Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Every Monday free lessons from 7:15 - 11p.m are available to the public, that’s when she goes to lessons. Shani says the lessons aren’t unbearable but fun! She also says “It’s not very hard once you get used to the basic steps, it’s not very tiring either”.
The lessons are in an open area of the Famous Dave’s to anyone to watch or dance. Usually 30+ people attend every lesson, most of the age group is 25 and over but any age can join in the fun.
The main dance they teach is the “Rock” a stepping back and forth to the beats of the music. It’s a partner group dance, men usually lead and the women follow. The “Swing Dance” is a dance started to go along with the music style of “Jazz”.
It was most popular in the early 1920’s-1950’s.The dance was started in Harlem New York. There are many varieties of the Swing Dance the two most popular are the “Lindy Hop” and “Rock”.
Some of the famous singers of Jazz music include; Louise Armstrong and Lester Young. Shani also believes it is a positive and fun experience and anyone who wants to learn should join, it’s a great time.