Swing into the new year with Lindy in the Loops

BREANNE MASSEY STAFF REPORTER breanne@kamloopsthisweek.com

Weekly beginner swing dancing lessons have returned for the new year.

Lindy in the Loops is offering weekly hour-long beginner swing dancing series, on Saturdays at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, downtown at Nicola Street and Fourth Avenue.

The lessons are followed by a social dance between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. for regular attendees, as well as drop-in dancers for $15 a class.

“Our main philosophy is that we try to be as inclusive as possible so that everyone can learn and enjoy swing dancing, no matter what kind of background you have,” said 28-year-old Justin Mufford, Lindy Loops event organizer. The lessons are for newcomers to learn basic moves before the social dance. Attendees can arrive on their own or with a partner as the lessons and social aspects of the evening are designed to be friendly and inclusive, allowing dancers to rotate to different partners throughout the evening to build a sense of community. Additionally, the benefits of rotating partners allows beginners to be paired with