Club picks back up in full swing

The second call out meeting for the Indiana State University swing dance club took place on Wednesday night.

 "I learned over the summer how to swing dance, and I loved it. I knew Rose Hulman [Institute of Technology] had a swing dance club and wondered if ISU did, as well," junior speech pathology major, Shannon Winklepleck said. "When I found out we didn't, I wanted to create one."

It started last semester, Winklepleck said, with Rose Hulman helping immensely by sending members of their club to our club as helpers. They also put us in contact with Caitlin Teague, Winklepleck said.

Teague is the instructor for the club. She has been teaching dance for seven years.

"I live in Terre Haute and work in Indianapolis," Teague said, "I have a hardwood floor in my home that acts as a studio for me when I want to practice."

Sophomore art major, Kateri Tuttle participated in the group last semester.

"I saw the fliers and was interested. It's a great way to meet people and attendance has increased dramatically," Tuttle said. "On Monday evening, we had a flash mob in the Commons in front of Einstein Bros Bagels. It was a lot of fun."

The stunt was done to promote interest in the group.

"I have known how to swing dance for four years because of youth group," elementary education and special education major, Kelsey Foy said. "I saw the fliers and a friend of mine did it last semester. It's fun! I know everything so far and look forward to future moves."

The teaching sessions will begin next Wednesday in room B93 of the Arena, at 6 p.m.

The advanced session– for the people who participated last semester– is from 6-7 p.m. and costs $10 for the semester.

The beginners' session will take place from 7-8 p.m. for anyone interested in learning the basics. There will be two sessions held throughout the semester; each will cost $15 per session.

From 8-9 p.m. there will be a "free dance" session in which no lessons will be taught. Participants will be encouraged to practice what they have learned at the teaching sessions.