The Weather Birds

Join us for Dancing til Dusk 2023, 14 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in downtown Seattle parks! 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary. The Weather Birds | Swing Hing Hay Park, 6–9pm The Weather Birds are a newly formed Swing group excited to make their mark on the music scene. Featuring clarinetist Jesse Colford and guitarist Preston Murphy, the group delivers fresh arrangements of classic songs while introducing you to lesser known gems and original compositions. The group aims to deliver quality music along with a fun, engaging experience.” From Lilli Ann — These musicians really deliver a great evening of Swing music and their singer is sublime! Swing lesson with Ben White | benwhitedance.com Ben White has been swing dancing since 2004. He has studied Lindy Hop, Balboa, Tap, and vintage Jazz dance under masters from the original swing era and worked with world class contemporary swing dancers around the world. He has had success both locally and internationally as a competitor and coach placing in contests such as The International Lindy Hop Championships, the National Jitterbug Championships, Camp Jitterbug, and many more. He has also been involved in more than 100 productions as a performer, producer, choreographer, and technician. Ben is well known for his clear instruction and ability to break down and communicate technique while keeping classes entertaining and engaging. He is the Artistic Director at The Syncopation Foundation, and spends several months each year on international teaching tours across Europe.