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Katelyn Graham, junior engineering major from Roswell, New Mexico, and Caleb Myers, junior digital entertainment technology major from Cedar Park, dance the Charleston. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: ACU Swing Cats celebrate 20th anniversary dance

May 4, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The ACU Swing Cats celebrated their 20th anniversary with a bang this past Saturday, at the Elks Art Center in Downtown Abilene. The group, which was the first dance club on campus, was founded in 2003 and organized by Dr. Cole Bennett, founder and current on-campus sponsor. The event featured a live band comprised of professors, a slideshow featuring old photographs of the club and dance lessons for attendees.

Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professor of English and Writing Center director, opens up the 20th anniversary dance with a short speech. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Stacey Nash, adjunct faculty and upright bass player, performs in the band. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Professors from Hardin-Simmons and ACU play in the band. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Alyssa Johnson (’18) dances to the beat. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Poppy Teague, freshman vocal performance major from Sperry, Oklahoma, spins on the dance floor. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Steven Meyer, freshman music teaching major from Alvarado, and Yvett Tinius, freshman social work major from Haslet, dance the East Coast Spring. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Alex Aguilar, sophomore art major from Tucson, Arizona, dances with Courtney Cook (’20). (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Katelyn Graham, junior engineering major from Roswell, New Mexico, dances the Lindy Hop with her dance partner. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Alex Aguilar, sophomore art major from Tucson, Arizona, and Theo Ezeotti, junior biology major from Round Rock, practice their footwork with each other. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Students and members of the ACU community dance together. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Katelyn Graham, junior engineering major from Roswell, New Mexico, and Caleb Myers, junior digital entertainment technology major from Cedar Park, dance the Charleston. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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