Big Apple Workshop AND Flash Mob for the 1940s Ball!

Name: Big Apple Workshop AND Flash Mob for the 1940s Ball!
Start: 2026-05-28T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Denver Turnverein

Schedule

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Denver Turnverein | Denver, CO

Full Workshop Pass payment link: https://square.link/u/u7fk5rdI
Virtual Workshop Pass link: https://square.link/u/z5dvMoZN
Web page: https://cmdance.org/events/big-apple-workshop-and-flash-mob-for-the-1940s-ball/

Get ready to swing into the spotlight! Join our 3-week Big Apple Dance Workshop and learn the iconic swing-era line dance! The Big Apple is a high-energy social line dance choregraphed by Frankie Manning and was performed by Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers in the 1939 film, Keep Punching. Known for its synchronized movement and infectious spirit, it is a true staple of the swing community, spanning generations of Lindy Hoppers!
Taught by Lark Mervine over the course of 3 weeks (6 total workshop hours), you’ll learn the historic Big Apple routine, culminating in the opportunity to perform in a flash mob to live music by the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra at the 1940s Ball on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Boulder Municipal Airport!*
Workshop Details
📍 Denver Turnverein, 1570 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
📅 Thursdays: May 28, June 4, & June 11, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💲Cost: $67 (or $37 for virtual workshop pass - videos only)
*Workshop participants will also receive an exclusive 10% discount code for admission to the 1940s Ball. Flash Mob participants much be a ticket holder for the 1940s ball. Participating in the flash mob does not grant one access into the 1940s ball.
Can’t attend the workshop in person, but still want to join the flash mob? A virtual participation option is available at a reduced rate of $37 and includes:
Truncated recap videos of the choreography emailed to you
Flash mob schedule and music details
Exclusive 1940s Ball 10% discount code
Not able to attend the 1940s Ball? You’re still invited to join the workshop to learn the Big Apple just for the joy of dancing, connecting, and experiencing this exciting piece of swing dance history!
Watch Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers perform The Big Apple, choreographed by Frankie Manning, in the film, Keep Punching:

Learn more about the rich history of Big Apple dances from the incomparable Laura Glaess (thank you Laura for your knowledge and talent of this beautiful artform):