Swing Des Moines Camping Trip

This past weekend, we had what we hope will be the first annual Swing Des Moines camping trip. It was pretty chilly (um, just over 30 at night!), but we had fun nonetheless. Next year, we'll try to go out when it's a bit more temperate. Want to join us? Watch for more information in the Spring!

Well, after all that fuss...

I just sucked it up and went ahead and made the necessary updates, and we're all back and current again. :-)

Hey! Your website looks a little out of date!

Yes. I know. See, our hard drive crashed a month or so ago, and we've really kind of been in denial about it. Honestly, we haven't done anything to rectify the situation. Among the things on the hard drive was the most recent copy of our website.

Now, this isn't a HUGE deal. I have a slightly outdated version stored safely on my other computer - the one that's backed up offsite. It's just a matter of updating it and republishing. But, well, it's enough of a job that it just hasn't gotten done. It will. In the meantime, our October classes are filling up, but there's still room so COME ON DOWN! Tonight at the West Des Moines Community Center.

Frankie Manning Documentary

As I'm sure you all know by now, Frankie Manning passed away recently. I wanted to share this awesome (free) documentary with you. http://www.thirteen.org/sundayarts/frankie-manning-never-stop-swinging/291

Swing Des Moines at Twitter

Hey, Swing Des Moines is on Twitter now! http://twitter.com/swingdesmoines

We're also over at Facebook!

Thought you might enjoy these pictures from Capitol City Swing's weekly rehearsal. More pictures here.

ICA

Swing Des Moines helped out at an event at Iowa Christian Academy last weekend - their jazz band played a swing dance for the students and parents. We taught a lesson to kick off the night. It was super fun, and the student band was great to dance to! More pictures here.