Learn the Tranky Doo in a Day

Learn the Tranky Doo, one of the main historical jazz routines that is still danced by Lindy Hoppers all over the world! Event: Day workshop to learn the Tranky Doo solo jazz routine Level: The difficulty of this workshop is medium, so appropriate for confident Level 2 students and up, who have already learned the Shim Sham or another jazz routine. Why attend: Our fantastic teacher, Martyn Nelson, will teach The Tranky Doo, one of the main jazz routines that's danced around the world in the Lindy Hop scene. The Tranky Doo is said to originate in the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, like the Shim Sham. The popular version of the dance which was filmed at the Savoy Ballroom in the 1950s can be seen being performed by Al Minns, Leon James & Pepsi Bethel in the dance documentary the Spirit Moves. Frankie Manning also did a popular variation of the dance! Date: 18th April 2026 Time: 2-5pm Venue: St Columba Church Hall, Chantry Road, Moseley