Step into the Spotlight – Join the Juke Joint Performance Team!
From award-winning competitions to thrilling showcases, our performance team, Juke Joint Rhytm, celebrates the art and joy of lindy hop and traditional jazz. Now, you can be part of it—join us for a special one-time swing dance performance at the Ventura County Fair!
New Opportunity for 2025: Learn classic swing routines and perform at the Ventura County Fair!
This year instead of taking a team to Camp Hollywood to compete we are going to do a one time 30-minute show at the Ventura County Fair the week of August 4th! This will be your opportunity to learn new steps and routines to perform for friends and family. Have you always wanted to learn the Shim Sham many of the dancers do at our local dance? This is your chance! We will have 6 mini routines to choose from. You can learn them all, or pick and choose. In fact, you can come learn any of the routines with zero obligation to participate in the performance .
How It Works:
✔️ Starts Thursday nights in March
✔️ Learn up to 6 mini choreographed swing routines
✔️ No obligation to perform—join just for fun or go all-in!
✔️ Perform the week of August 4, 2025 at the Ventura County Fair
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.
New Season Starts March 2025
When and Where?
-Thursday nights starting March 6th!
-Rehearsals held at Knights of Columbus in Ventura
The Performance
-Join us for a special 30-minute show at the Ventura County Fair during the week of August 4th
(exact time and date TBD)
What You'll Learn
-Learn up to 6 routines! Like the Shim Sham, Mama's Stew, Frankie's Lindy Chorus, and a Dave and Kim 50's smooth style original!
-Learn them all or pick and choose! 2 routines offered per month
-Schedule and details about routines below.
-Video examples of routines below
Important Details
-You can join class without performing at the fair. Just want to learn the routine? Great!
-Discount prices available for individuals signed up for Tuesday night series!
-Decide if you want to perform with the group by May 27th
-Want to learn a partner routine but don't have a partner? Come and we will try to pair everyone up!
-To participate in the performance you need to be at ALL of the JULY performance rehearsals (exception July 3rd because of the Holiday)
-Pricing dependent on number of weeks in the month. Payment due at the beginning of the month. Details below
Rehearsal Schedule and Routines
All Rehearsals Thursday Nights at Knights of Columbus in Ventura, CA
March 6th-27th ( 4 week month)
Shim Sham and Frankie's Lindy Chorus
7-7:45pm Shim Sham (solo routine)
$60 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $40 per month
8-8:45pm Frankie's Lindy Chorus (partner Lindy Hop routine)
$60 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $40 per month
April 3rd-24th ( 4 week month)
20's Charleston Routine and 1950's Smooth Style Routine
David and Kim originals!
7-7:45pm 20's Charleston (solo routine)
$60 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $40 per month
8-8:45pm 1950's smooth style (partner Lindy Hop routine)
$60 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $40 per month
May 1st-29th ( 5 week month)
Mama's Stew and Frankie's California Routine
7-7:45pm Mama's Stew (solo routine) Don't worry, we will do a slower version if we need to!
$75 per month
Discount combined with a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $50 per month
8-8:45pm Frankie's California Routine (partner Lindy Hop routine)
$75 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $50 per month
Deadline to commit to the performance May 27th
June 30-minute Routine Recap Month
(For folks in the show only)
June 5th and 19th Solo Routine Recaps
7-7:30pm 20's Charleston Routine
7:35-8:05pm Shim Sham
8:10-8:40pm Mama's Stew
June 12th and 26th Partner Routine Recaps
7-7:30pm 50's Smooth Style Lindy Hop
7:35-8:05pm Frankie's Lindy Chorus
8:10-8:40pm Frankie's California Routine
$15 per routine for the month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $10 per routine for the month
July 3rd-31st Full Show Rehearsals
(For folks in the show only)
7-8:45pm All routines. We will ALL work together to build a great show!
$75 per month
Discount if you are signed up for a Tuesday Juke Joint series!!! $50 per month
*To participate in the performance you need to be at ALL of the July rehearsals with the exception of July 3rd (because of the Holiday) You have until May 27th to decide if you want to participate in the fair performance.
*Payment due at the beginning of the month
*Depending on how many people wish to participate and in order to be sure everyone has a chance to shine, we may have to limit who and how many people are in each routine because of stage space.
Juke Joint Rhythm
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!
