Author: SwingColumbus

Hey Cats, Check out the pictures from  last week’s Swingin’ Wednesdays at Nyoh’s.  We didn’t plan for Halloween but lots of you dressed up anyway – you’re so much fun! Also, in case you missed it – Rocktober pictures from Friday evening, Saturday Workshops, Saturday evening, the Jack and Jill competition, and Sunday workshops.  A big thanks to Jenna of ViewThruMyLense Photography […]
Chief Johnny Lonesome to Play Nyoh’s TONIGHT! Back when we were at The Shrunken Head, Chief Johnny’s group used to play for us regularly and was a crowd favorite (check out this video!  Sorry about the poor cell phone quality but it gives you an idea).   He is a fantastic piano player who studied […]
We will be holding board elections at approximately 10:30pm on July 21st during the monthly dance at the YWCA.   Anyone who is an active member in good standing (dues paid) is eligible to vote and to run for a board position.  There are several positions being vacated and several board members interested in changing […]
July 1st Deadline for Audition Videos   The first round of invitations to the Top 40 Track with Kevin and Jo will begin going out after July 1st.  We will continue to accept video submissions after this (as space allows) but the longer you wait, the less chance you have of getting in!   Only […]
We will be holding board elections at approximately 10:30pm on July 21st during the monthly dance at the YWCA.   Anyone who is an active member in good standing (dues paid) is eligible to vote and to run for a board position.  There are several positions being vacated and several board members interested in changing […]
In this newsletter (also posted here): National swing band stops in Columbus April 18 Guest instructors Mike ‘the girl’ Legett and Dan Rosenthal March 29, April 5 Dancers Welcomed at Ed Polcer Concert March 25th (pics) April Monthly Dance to have 1960s theme, feature The Madison line dance CBUS Lindy Exchange – Registration is open! See you on […]
National swing band stops in Columbus April 18 Our first live band at Nyoh’s – we’re really excited!  Cover charge will be a little higher than usual ($8) to pay the band.  (We’ll still have the 7:30 lesson included with cover.) The Solomon Douglas quartet has played at countless exchanges, camps, workshops, and other events in […]
Hey Cats, So much to tell you! Columbus went to Dayton last weekend and swept up!   Team SwingColumbus won 1st place overall in the team competition, and the OSU Jitterbucks won 1st place in the Collegiate Cup and 3rd place overall.  Check out the videos, they’re adorable! SwingColumbus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ba3duU9h8 OSU Jitterbucks:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nknd5FOxZVQ EVERYTHING from the […]
December 10 ~ Follow Focus Workshop with Shannon and Mandy Backstage at the Ohio Theatre – 39 E State Street, Columbus OH 43215 2-5pm $15 for follows, FREE for leads An Intermediate Lindy Hop workshop for leads and follows to learn how to make following AWESOME! For Follows: footwork; techniques for turns and swivels; enhancing body movement […]
Join us downtown at Columbus’ newest park, Columbus Commons!  We’ve got beer, hot dogs, a free swing dance lesson, and one of our favorite bands on the planet.  Not bad for a Friday night. This is a very family friendly event – lots of space for the kiddies to play, the carousel will be running, […]