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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 ... [Read More…]

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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 ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats to host Yule Stomp

December 2, 2014 by Hannah Little

The ACU Swing Cats and Jazz Band are gearing up to conduct its single and largest event, Yule Stomp. The annual event will begin with a free dance lesson at 7 p.m. followed by the band's performance from 8-10 p.m. Sunday at the Elks Hall Ballroom. Formally known as "Fall Stomp," the event was intended to be earlier this year, but due to the ... [Read More…]

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Donation supports Swing Cats’ Fall Stomp

September 30, 2014 by Sarah Stephens

The ACU Swing Cats' annual Fall Stomp is benefiting from an anonymous $1,000 donation. In its fifth year, Fall Stomp is the result of a partnership between the dance group and the ACU Jazz Ensemble. The event will include dance lessons, social dancing and a performance by the ACU Jazz Ensemble. Those who attend are encouraged to dress up in ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats attend conference over break

March 18, 2014 by Logan Sartain

ACU Swing Cats attended an international swing dance convention in Houston, March 13-16. The convention, Lindyfest, celebrated its eighteenth year. "It's the biggest gathering of swing dancers in the United States," said Blair Agan, junior political science and communication major from Lake Jackson, and member of the ACU Swing ... [Read More…]

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Swing Cats to stomp the night away with Jazz Band

October 1, 2013 by Jesse Harper

The ACU Swing Cats are ready to host the 4th annual Fall Stomp event this Friday. Fall Stomp is free admission and open to students and the community. The Swing Cats was the first student dancing organization that was allowed on ACU campus, established in 2003. Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professor in language and literature and the faculty ... [Read More…]

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Oh, baby give me one more chance: students enjoy Second Chance Dance

March 6, 2013 by Gabi Powell

ACU's Student Social Work Association and the ACU Swing Cats teamed up Friday for a night of dancing and fundraising. Second Chance Dance, only the second ACU-affiliated dance, collected around 300 new toiletry items as the admission price to donate to victims of domestic violence. Jennifer Carpenter, senior social work major from Fort Worth and ... [Read More…]

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Dance teams preparing for shows

February 6, 2013 by Christina Williamson

As Sing Song is fast approaching, everyone is dancing around campus getting organized, losing sleep and trying to focus on preparing for the performances. For the first time in several years, ACU is bringing back the Sing Song Dance Team. The team consists of students with all different types of dancing styles. This year the dance team will ... [Read More…]

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Blues dancing offers wholesome community for ACU students

January 24, 2013 by JP Festa

Every Friday, ACU students participate in blues dancing class in downtown Abilene. Video/Editing by: JP Festa ... [Read More…]

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ACU Swing Cats to host annual Fall Stomp

September 26, 2012 by Katie Greene

ACU Swing Cats invite the Abilene community to join them at their annual Fall Stomp on Thursday at 8 p.m. in The Grace Museum ballroom. Members as well as the rest of the community are encouraged to dress in vintage attire for an evening filled with dancing to the tunes of the ACU Jazz band. A free beginner lesson starts at 8 p.m., so even those ... [Read More…]

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