# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come join us for our first ever “Shim Sham” line dance workshop on June 20th taught by our good friend and a phenomenal teacher Claire Newsome!

Swing isn’t just a partner dance: it has a long and vibrant tradition of line dances throughout its history – with the most famous and popular being the “Shim Sham” invented in 1928. This is choreographed group dance incorporates a sequence of classic solo-jazz moves that is performed at Swing social dances all over the world. When you hear the intro to “T’Aint What you Do” by Jimmie Lunceford, everyone joins in on the floor to perform!

If you’ve never tried solo jazz or line dancing before, this is the perfect introduction. The Shim Sham is approachable, beginner friendly, and a fantastic way to experience one of the great traditions of jazz dance culture. 

You need not have ANY Swing or dance experience (no need for quick memorization or terminology required). Come by yourself, bring a friend, or come as a whole group. Everyone is welcome!

Date: June 20th
Time: 3-5pm
Location: The Dance Space @ 6004a West Broad St, Richmond, VA
Cost: $10/person

Come learn this world-famous jazz routine and share an unforgettable afternoon with the rest of the Dance Friends! 

So… would you like to dance with us?

For more info, email dancefriendsinvirginia@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lakeside/learn-the-shim-sham-jazz-line-dance-workshop/200030146557236
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, workshops, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lakeside
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Dance Space
- **lat**: 37.593490601113
- **long**: -77.50728615658
- **full address**: The Dance Space, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230-2222, United States, Lakeside

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Dance Space, 6004 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230-2222, United States, Lakeside.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop?
  - **A:** Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop is organized by Dance Friends VA.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lakeside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Learn the Shim Sham: Jazz Line Dance Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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