February 3, 2009

Swing dance at Recreational Sports Center to offer live jazz Feb. 6

The event will feature music from the American Music Repertory Ensemble, the Lab Jazz Band and the Concert Jazz Band from 7:30-10 p.m. Admission is free, and the dance is open to the public.

Purdue's Night Train Swing Dance Club will offer free lessons and demonstrations from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dancers from the club also will stay and dance along with the crowd for the rest of the evening.

The event's music will be a mix of contemporary swing tunes like "Jump, Jive and Wail," old favorites like "Rock Around the Clock" and some ballads for dancing.

Purdue Bands introduced the Jazz Swing Dance in 2001 as an informal dance evening for students and the community. The event is open to those who want to listen as well as dance, but seating will be limited.

Writer: Christy Jones, (765) 494-1089, christyjones@purdue.edu

Source: Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands public relations director, (765) 496-6785, kcmatter@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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