Dance: The Mortgage Lifters

Taking their name from an heirloom tomato, the Lifter’s swing and what they call “pop music from the first half of the 20th Century” wowed dancers at this year’s Folklife Festival. “I especially enjoyed that they played swing classics that aren’t overplayed,” said Lauri Miller — “tunes I love that most bands don’t play enough.” For a bonus, expect some true-to-the-era originals and tunes from far-flung lands. Like the band’s tasty namesake, The Mortgage Lifters “start off mild, and then build, with a long finish on the palate.” A joyous quartet.

Free Pre-Dance Lesson

Like to get warmed up before the dance?  Learn a couple of extra moves?  New to dance and want to meet a few people?  Then come join us for the free pre-dance lesson!  Our instructors will get your dance motor running and your confidence up.  Starts at 7pm.