At the 'Sco, McShane says he sees members of the swing clan dressed in suits, ties, and twirly skirts impressing onlookers with their nifty moves. Although aficionados dance advanced swing styles, everyone is encouraged to participate at Swing Night. Novices can take swing and other ballroom-dance lessons at Hales Gym on Sunday nights. The 90-minute classes have drawn close to 100 students. Nova MacKentley, a transfer junior from Potsdam, New York, teaches the lessons.
People come from the ballroom perspective.
I came from the crooner's side. I'm a very big fan of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the Rat Pack. All swing fans carry a different interpretation of the art.