Juke Joint Performance Team - Celebrating the Joy of Swing at the Ventura County Fair
This summer, our amazing student performance team is hitting the stage at the Ventura County Fair! Join us August 6th at 6pm for a joyful 30-minute celebration of swing dance history. Our students will be featured in six fun mini routines — including classics like the Shim Sham, Frankie Manning’s Lindy Chorus, and the iconic California Routine.
Whether you’re a swing fan, a fairgoer, or just curious what it’s all about, we’d love your support from the audience.
What is the Juke Joint Performance Team?
The Performance Team is an opportunity for students of all levels to dive deeper into choreography, musicality, and stage presence — and to share their love of swing dancing with the community. This year’s group has been learning routines from the 1920s to the 1950s, each one rooted in swing dance tradition and full of personality.
Our performers range from newer dancers to longtime regulars. What unites them? A willingness to learn, perform, and bring joy to others through dance.
Why Join a Swing Dance Team?
Challenge Yourself, Grow Your Skills, and Be Part of Something Special
Whether you want to perform, connect with swing history, or just have fun, performing accelerates your dance skills and deepens your connection to swing music.
💡 Connect with the history of swing dancing by learning classic solo jazz routines like the Shim Sham and Mama's Stew or partner dance routines like Frankie's Lindy Chorus and the California Routine
🎭 Become a Performer: Experience the thrill of dancing in front of an audience and spreading the love of dance.
🎶 Deepen Your Musicality: Express yourself through movement and rhythm.
💃 Join a Community: Train and perform with like-minded dancers.
Want to Be in the Next One?
We may offer future opportunities to join the team! Sign up for our newsletter to hear about the next round of classes and performance projects.
Juke Joint Competition Team - Past Performances
Kim, David, and the Juke Joint team are regular competitors and award winners on the local and national stage. Check out some of our highlights below!
Classic Routines
Get a little preview of the types of routines our students have been learning below.
