Christian, thank you so much for sharing this history. I am reading this in my 3rd week of swing dancing, the total infancy in what I hope to be a long journey with dancing, and it is just adding fuel to the fire. I sincerely hope that I am able to join the Jazz Crawl next year in 2025, and experience the rich community that you describe. Honestly, it makes me yearn to come home to STL, and certainly makes me proud of my "hometown" (though admittedly, I did not grow up in the city). I'm proud either way! I love to know that you and others are doing this important work.
Christian, thank you so much for sharing this history. I am reading this in my 3rd week of swing dancing, the total infancy in what I hope to be a long journey with dancing, and it is just adding fuel to the fire. I sincerely hope that I am able to join the Jazz Crawl next year in 2025, and experience the rich community that you describe. Honestly, it makes me yearn to come home to STL, and certainly makes me proud of my "hometown" (though admittedly, I did not grow up in the city). I'm proud either way! I love to know that you and others are doing this important work.
It‘s my pleasure. Thanks for your enthusiasm! Next Jazz Crawl is Nov. 8, 2025.