Lindy on the Rocks
brings Lindy Hop instructors from across the globe to Denver to teach,
dance, and inspire. Some of the best swing dancers and instructors in
the world teach at least classes, with levels ranging from beginner
through masters. Classes are available Friday afternoon, all day
Saturday, and all day Sunday.
This year LotR features world famous instructors Patrick Szmidt and Natasha Ouimet, whose talent
and reputation as dancers and teachers was noticed by Cirque du Soleil,
who hired them to train artists of their show "Banana Shpeel" in the
art of Swing aerials. The instructor line-up also includes
world-renowned swing dancers: Thomas Blacharz, Peter Strom, Andy
Reid, Nina Gilkenson, Naomi Uyama, Michael Faltesek, Delilah Williams,
Mikey Pedroza, Laura Keat, Shauna Marble & Mark Godwin, and Conrad Friesen & Miranda Longaker.
Lindy on the Rocks Swing Festival kicks off Thursday, August 2 with a Sunset Swing Dance at Cheesman Park Pavilion 7-10 p.m. (12th & Race). This event is free and open to the public!
On Saturday, August 4 cmDance is thrilled to be hosting their annual fundraiser, Swing in the City, in
The Studio Loft, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. This special
night is a fund-raiser and includes sensational performances by
internationally acclaimed artists from around the world!
Doors
open at 6:00pm with Tapas catered by Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House.
The Show begins at 7pm. After that you are encouraged to stay and dance
to the swingin’ tunes of the Lindy on the Rocks All Star Band.
