What: Swing Cats Club
Where: Romney Dance Studio
When: Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
Cost: None

Nighttime activities can be difficult to find in the middle of winter. The Swing Cats Club at MSU provides a great (and warm) activity for Friday nights. In the words of Annelise Staven, president of the club, “You really can come in with two left feet.”  

Staven, now a senior at MSU, has been dancing for four years. She was brand new to dancing when she joined Swing Cats and now as president, she helps teach new dancers and loves every minute of it.

Swing Cats provides lessons for West Coast, East Coast, Lindy Hop and a little bit of Charleston. “We’re not expecting any of the greats like Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers or Elanor Powell to grace the floor immediately,” she explained. “It takes time to dance, but we have worked to create an environment that is fun, inviting and encourages the inner dancer in everybody.”
   
The message of the club is to bring anyone and everyone together for a fun activity while sharing a mutual love of dancing. The mission is lighthearted fun — no pressure and no stress about skill level. Staven explained, “My favorite moment is seeing that person who came in with two left feet find his or her rhythm and look great on the dance floor, smiling and having a wonderful time.”
   
For more information stop by Romney Gym this Friday night at 7 p.m. or email club.swingcats@gmail.com. You don’t need to bring a partner, just yourself, some comfortable shoes and maybe a water bottle. Dancing, after all, can work up a sweat.