DEAN COLLINS SHIM SHAM WORKSHOP IS THIS SATURDAY, AUG. 21st!!!

Oh man. One of the greatest and most beloved choreographed routines in the history of swing dancing, and it’s coming your way. We only teach this one twice a year, so don’t miss out…

By popular demand, we are offering a three-hour intensive class on this excellent routine! Based on the original Shim Sham, this is a classic choreographed number created by legendary lindy hopper Dean Collins back in the original swing era.

Dean started out in New York City, dancing Lindy Hop at the Savoy Ballroom during its heyday, and became one of the top dancers in the city, even being named “Dancer of the Year” in 1935 by The New Yorker magazine! He moved to Los Angeles in 1936 and became one of the most in-demand dancers and choreographers for swing dancing in Hollywood for many years.

Dean created his Shim Sham to be a performance piece for himself and two other dancers and it is AMAZING. It’s built off of the original Shim Sham, but with his own twist and styling on every single part of it… then he set a whole second chorus that is completely different and will BLOW YOUR MIND.

The routine is full of amazing moves and bits of styling that will help you learn to move more like a swing dancer than ever before! We are offering this workshop for the same bargain rate of just $25!

THE DEAN COLLINS SHIM SHAM
Saturday, August 21st
1:30pm - 4:30pm
$25 per person
Kirkland Dance Center
835 7th Ave. Kirkland, WA 98035