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…]
Donation supports Swing Cats’ Fall Stomp
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…]
Swing Cats attend conference over break
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…]
Swing Cats to stomp the night away with Jazz Band
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…]
Oh, baby give me one more chance: students enjoy Second Chance Dance
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…]
Dance teams preparing for shows
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…]
Blues dancing offers wholesome community for ACU students
Every Friday, ACU students participate in blues dancing class in downtown Abilene. Video/Editing by: JP Festa ... [Read More…]
ACU Swing Cats to host annual Fall Stomp
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…]
Swing Cats membership open to students
ACU Swing Cats is welcoming new members through Feb. 23. No partner is needed, just bring yourself, and a membership fee of $30. "It is so much fun, and you don't have to know a thing about it," said Dr. Cole Bennett, associate professor of English and founder of Swing Cats. "You just have to be interested." The club's main objectives are to ... [Read More…]
Abilene Blues and Swing host free dance lessons
Several Swing Cats members are broadening their variety of dancing skills with weekly blues dancing lessons. Abilene Blues and Swing hosts free dancing lessons at St. Luke's Orthodox Church every Friday night 8-9 p.m. Several members of ACU's Swing Cats attend these dance lessons to acquire more dancing skills and gather new show material. Blues ... [Read More…]