May 31, 2025 - 7PM-11PM
Doors open at 6:45PM
Complimentary Introductory Lesson: 7PM
Beyond the Basics Lesson ($5 ): 7PM
Live Music and Dancing: 8PM - 11PM
Location: Carrboro Century Center
All skill levels - no experience or partner necessary.
TSDS is your destination for community, connection, and a little bit of magic. We promote the joy of Swing dance and Swing music to the Triangle with fabulous events and enchanted evenings, reimagined.
With their little big band lineup of 4 horns, rhythm section, and vocalist, the Mint Julep Jazz Band recreates the hot jazz sounds of the 1920′s, 1930′s, and early 1940’s through arrangements based on original recordings from the jazz age and swing era and original tunes inspired by that time period. The Mint Julep Jazz Band is based out of Durham, North Carolina and is led by trombonist Lucian Cobb and vocalist/swing DJ Laura Windley, who have put their collective knowledge and love of swing music together to create an ideal dance band for swing dancers. Conceived in the fall of 2011, the Mint Julep Jazz Band formed to fulfill the musical needs of a thriving local swing dance community in the Triangle area of North Carolina, drawing its musicians from the educators and former students of North Carolina universities with vibrant jazz programs.
The Mint Julep Jazz Band continues to tour and perform for swing dancers, traveling to Lindy Hop and Balboa events from Los Angeles to Austin to New York and beyond.
Come to our dance party to learn about the music and dance of the swing era.
It is going to be a night of fantastic music that you aren't going to want to miss!
LESSONS
COMPLIMENTARY INTRO LESSON - No RSVP required. It comes with your event ticket and is open to all.
If you’ve never danced before, start with this complimentary introductory lesson from 7-8PM. You’ll learn some history of the dance, basic footwork and rhythm, and current Swing dance culture so you can dance all night and make new friends. This is a great choice if this is your first Swing dance or if you've only danced Lindy Hop a few times prior.
Beyond the Beginner Lesson: $5 Downstairs at the Century Center. There are going to be limited spots so sign up early.
Mask Policy
Anyone is always welcome to wear a mask at our events at any time regardless of mask policy.
PURCHASING
Tickets prices are lower online, and there is no cash at the door, cards only
Includes a beginner lesson at 7:00PM.
Add a little extra to help support our hard working musicians. 100% of the tip amount goes to the band.
Try out our new intermediate lesson. (You still need to buy an admission ticket to the dance if you haven't)
Want to help with TSDS's mission to promote dancing to live swing music in the Triangle NC region? Join our members! TSDS members get a discount for all TSDS Dance Parties, voting rights for the board of directors, and more
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