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AIE DirectoryResidency Artist - Dance
Get Hep Swing, Ltd.
Valerie Salstrom and Partner Get Hep Swing, Ltd. Is one of the only full-time dance companies in the world that is dedicated solely to the authentic preservation of solo, partnered and group swing dancing in all of its forms. Our goal is to spread the love of America's urban folk dance traditions. Recreating the social-style swing dances of the 1920s through the 1950s is our specialty. Some of these dances are the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Jitterbug, Shim Sham and Big Apple. We have also been known to teach and perform a little Hustle too. Shhhh....don't tell anyone it is from the '70s. We like to intertwine history, art, English, etiquette and technology into dance experiences while also emphasizing the importance of individuality AND team work, improvisation, creativity and good communication skills. We are interested in working with groups of all ages and abilities in either school or community-based residencies or Artist Express program visits. We like to start our residencies with a performance that includes live demonstrations, video clips, fashion shows, and audience participation. Our residencies culminate with a performance where students share what they have learned about swing dancing, themselves and their classmates. |