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Attendees follow along with Dr. Cole Bennet, associate professor of English and Writing Center director. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Swing Cats brings a taste of classic dancing during Fall Stomp

October 2, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Swing Cats took center stage with their annual event, Fall Stomp, on Friday. Held at the Elks Art Center, this event has become a tradition that brings the past into the present. Featuring the Abilene Christian and Hardin Simmons Jazz Bands, Fall Stomp offers both students and the Abilene community a chance to learn the basics of swing dancing while enjoying classic ’20s tunes.

Jaeden McGaughy, sophomore finance major from Austin, plays the piano. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees dance the East Coast Swing. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Steven Meyer, sophomore music teaching major from Alvarado, plays the trombone in the jazz band. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Attendees dance at the Swing Cat’s Fall Stomp. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Wyatt Andrews, sophomore nursing major from Baird, dances with SaraTurcotte, sophomore psychology major from Spring. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees follow along with Dr. Cole Bennet, associate professor of English and Writing Center director. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Carly Coleman, sophomore music major from Mansfield, and Poppy Teague, sophomore vocal performance major from Sperry, Oklahoma, dance The Charleston. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Seth O’Quinn, freshman music major from Keller, plays the drums for the jazz band. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Caleb Myers, senior digital entertainment technology major from Cedar Park, and Yvette Tinius, junior kinesiology major from Springtown, dance together. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

The ACU Jazz Band plays for the Fall Stomp 2023. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Attendees practice their footwork. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Corbin Gray, sophomore vocal performance major from Amarillo, dips Poppy Teague, sophomore vocal performance major from Sperry, Oklahoma. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: fall stomp, Swing Cats

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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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