photo credit: Jennifer Stockert
The mission of LA Swing Dance Posse (LASDP) is to preserve, promote, perform and teach the vernacular jazz dances from 1800s to present, including Savoy Swing, Charleston & Lindy Hop. LASDP offers instruction, performances, workshops, dance parties and social events to people of all ages.
Evolution of African-American Vernacular Jazz Dance
Los Angeles Swing Dance Posse (LASDP) will use funds to produce a show featuring different African-American vernacular jazz dances and offer a workshop to teach Savoy swing dance and its history. These events address elements of our mission statement: to preserve, perform and teach African-American vernacular jazz dance.
Tap Dancing with Chester A. Whitmore and LA Swing Dance Posse. Photo credit: unknown, courtesy of the organization
LA Swing Dance Posse performance - November 2023. Photo credit: unknown, courtesy of the organization.
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