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We build stronger community through social dance. We explore the relationship between tradition and innovation. We teach history and perpetuate culture in a fun and interactive way. We support live music.
NOLA Jitterbugs Initiative, Inc. is a non-profit organization registered with the State of Louisiana (501c3 status pending) dedicated to the preservation of traditional jazz dances, dance history, and dance culture within the community through the union of live music and social dance in a wide range of forums, as promoted through public workshops and festivals, educational venues, and other collaborative community health and wellness initiatives.
"Over the past five years, New Orleans has become a mecca for swing dancers because it is one of few places where traditional jazz music is performed live every night of the week."
nola.com
"When I first moved to New Orleans I was amazed that there was live Traditional Jazz music everywhere and hardly anybody dancing to it. It is mostly seated audiences, and I just want to change that---get people dancing again."
Chance Bushman on WWOZ Street Talk
"Put your dancing shoes on and enjoy swing dancing and swing dance lessons hosted by NOLA Jitterbugs"
NewOrleansOnline.com
"The NOLA Jitterbugs are a group of dance instructors who each specialize in their own form of jazz and swing dancing."
Examiner.com
"The dance was being supplied by members of the NOLA Jitterbugs a dance group that has been instrumental in the burgeoning swing dancing scene that has been going on in New Orleans over the past few years.
ChrisBickford.com
"Over the past few years New Orleans has quietly gained a solid, impressive swing dance scene."
Nola.com
"You can try to stand still while you’re watching and listening, but I wouldn’t expect much success."
NewYorker.com
"On the streets of New Orleans we came across this group and I found them today on YouTube. The band - Smoking Time Jazz Club - was awesome, but I fell in love with the dancers - the Nola Jitterbuggers."
Tuuki-Tuuki.Blogspot.com
"Between musical breaks, (French Quarter Festival) patrons are invited to learn traditional dance styles such as the Charleston, Swing, and even a traditional Second Line dance.....The Kids Stage at the ferry landing will features local artists like Johnette Downing, Nola Jitterbugs..."
Whereyat.com
"The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon presented its eighth annual ball masque with the theme 'All That Jazz' at The Sugar Mill.....the NOLA Jitterbug Dancers."
Nola.com
"Jazz musicians love dancers and in New Orleans the swing dancers love the jazz bands."
NewOrleansAce.com
"Between the performances people are going to strut their stuff on the dance floor."
BestofNewOrleans.com
"Lately the Maison also has grown into a showcase for swing music and dancing...Those who can fork over for dance lessons can learn the steps that same night from the...NOLA Jitterbugs, who lead private dance classes upstairs."
MyNewOrleans.com