Free Saturday Swing Kickoff on January 24th! We are kicking off Winter 2026 with a Live Band Dance (Free) featuring Jeremiah St John, with a Drop-In Beginning Swing class (Free)! General Public + Students welcome!

BAND: Jeremiah St John

RAFFLE: Join Kickoff Raffle for free - 2 lucky people will win swing class series! Drawing during dance. Must be present to win

WHAT:
7-8pm: Free Drop-in Beginner Swing Class *No partner needed
8-10:30pm: Free Live Band Social Dance featuring Jeremiah St John

WHO: Both students AND community members attend our events and are very welcome!

FAQ:
Do I need a partner?
NO! In dance class we will rotate partners so you'll get to know new people and different dance styles. During the dance we ask each other for a dance.

What kind of shoes?
There are no special shoes needed. Consider comfortable shoes that you won't slip out of.

Funded by SORF

Jeremiah St John

Jeremiah St. John is a trombonist originally hailing from Ft. Myers, Florida where he learned Jazz and Improvisation under the tutelage of NY trumpeter, Dan Miller. His musical experiences include performing with artists such as Clarence Penn, Yasushi Nakamura, Michael Feinstein, and Wayne Newton, and has recently appeared on Echoes of Cherry Street, where he collaborated with bandmate Max Osawa, and fellow CU alum, Dr. Reginald "Reggie" Lewis. His other musical accomplishments include performances and composing with the award-winning Jazz Trombone Ensemble at the University of Illinois. He currently teaches at Bradley University in Peoria as an affiliate low-brass faculty member, providing applied lessons on a range of instruments, as well as directing combo and teaching improvisation and arranging.