The History of the Shim Sham Originating from a style of dance termed the ‘Goodus’ in the late 1920s, the Shim Sham Shimmy was first performed on stage in Harlem in the early 1930s as a closing routine that would get all of the singers, dancers and performers on stage together with the audience joining in. It wasn’t until some lindy hoppers at the Savoy Ballroom did the Shim Sham as a group line dance (without the taps) that the dance style really took to fame. In the mid-1980s, the Shim Sham wa

🌟Frankie Manning’s Shim Sham Workshop (All Levels)🌟 with Kelly Young & Isabella Robledo 📍 ATOMIC Ballroom 🗓 Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 pm – 3:15 pm Step into swing dance history with Kelly Young and Izy Robledo as they bring Frankie Manning’s legendary Shim Sham to life! From iconic basics to playful variations, you’ll explore the rhythm, energy, and charm that make this routine a cornerstone of swing. With moves like Stomps, Tackie Annies, and Boogie Backs, Kelly and Izy will guide yo