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New Year’s 2026 Falcon Bowl Swing Dance

Dance into the New Year with Brew City Big Band playing at Falcon Bowl. A spacious ballroom wood floor, an exceptional swinging 20+ piece big band, and 3 hours of dancing plus a blues/soul/swing dance afterparty! Tired of going to music events and not being able to squeeze onto the tiny floor? Or, the venue…

First Friday Dances – Andy Stefancin

October brings cooler weather, crisp leaves, and the return of the First Friday swing dances. Held at the Elk’s Lodge in Waukesha each month from October to May, this is Wisconsin’s largest dedicated-swing dance event. It was previously hosted by Maureen of the Jumpin’ Jive Club for nearly 20 years. Revived after the pandemic shutdown,…

CANCELLED: August 24 – Lizzy & the Triggermen!

This August 24, 2025 event has been delayed to April 2026. See an update in the future! LA-based big band, Lizzy & the Triggermen, is coming to Milwaukee for one show on August 24, 2025 at the danceable venue Vivarium. This band will transport you back to the glamour of the Prohibition Era, but with…

Summer Outdoor Dancing

Summer is a short commodity in Wisconsin. DJ Tory (swing and blues) is an avid dancer and parent of a tiny human. Outdoor concerts are the perfect time to both catch a dance with friends and entertain the little ones. Here is her list of local outdoor music that will have you (or your family)…

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Hi, I’m Cassidy. As melodramatic as this sounds, dancing swing and blues transformed my life. I fell in love with the music, the movement, and the community. I hope this blog helps you and others on your dance journey.

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