Dance historians who research such things credit American jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway for coining the term “jitterbug.” In 1934, he recorded a lively tune, “Jitter Bug,” that some credit ...

Known for exquisite weddings and other elegant events, the Houmas House and Gardens have ventured into the world of East Coast Swing and Jitterbug dance techniques. Beverly Cook, a dance instructor ...

Jitterbug proper is a dance that was made famous by Cab Calloway (of "Minnie the Moocher" fame). But, as I always understood it, jitterbug is also a general term for any kind of swing dance. They say ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- If you ever wanted to learn how to swing dance, then now is the best time. The group Fresno Swing Dance is offering classes for all skill levels. They specialize in the Lindy ...

Learn the popular Jitterbug Swing at the West Linn Adult Community Center. This is a fun and easy dance to learn. No acrobatic moves, just cool suave patterns that will have you swingin' in no time.

San Diego Ballet’s classical dancers have spent years honing their technique, mastering elegant leg extensions, fantastic fouetté turns and perfect pirouettes. But in the upcoming production of “Eight ...

Jim Byrne, who made a living installing sprinkler systems and made a name for himself as a jitterbug dancer and a boxer, died Saturday (April 11,2009) at Christian Hospital of a heart ailment.Hewas 79 ...