Learn the Shim Sham Solo Jazz Routine

Workshop: Learn the Shim Sham with Guest Teacher Riccardo!

Join us for a fun and energetic afternoon as guest teacher Riccardo leads a workshop on the world-famous Shim Sham—the iconic jazz line dance loved by swing dancers around the globe! This workshop is perfect for all levels, with no experience needed in solo jazz or partnered dancing.

The Shim Sham dates back to the 1930s and was originally a tap dance routine created by Leonard Reed and Willie Bryant. Over time, it evolved into a beloved solo jazz line dance performed at social dances, often as a joyful finale that brings the whole room to the floor. Today, it’s a staple in the swing dance community and a fun, rhythmic way to connect with jazz history.

In the mid-1980s, the Shim Sham was introduced at New York’s Swing Dance Society dances by Frankie Manning, who went on to create a special version of the Shim Sham dance just for swing dancers.

🗓 Date: Sunday, June 22
🕝 Time: 2:15pm – 3:30pm
📍 Location: Lithuanian Hall, Norwood
💵 Price: $25 per person online / $30 at the door

Come dance, connect and build your solo Jazz vocabulary with Riccardo – we can't wait to see you there!