HW 3 Capture the Moment - Kyle Russo

Swing Dance at UMD - Kyle Russo

University of Maryland students practice some steps at the Swing Dance Club’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th. Students learned the "Lindy Hop," a vintage swing dance.

 Dance instructor Charlie Wieprecht talks to University of Maryland students at the beginning of the Swing Dance Club's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th. There was a mix of experience among the students - some were already adept dancers looking to expand their skills, and others were beginners just looking to have some fun.

Two University of Maryland students wait for further instruction during the Swing Dance Club's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th. 

Mara Flores, founder of the Swing Dance Club at the University of Maryland, dances with another student on Thursday, Feb. 14th.

Charlie Wieprecht and Mara Flores demonstrate part of the "Lindy Hop" to University of Maryland students during the Swing Dance Club's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th. The first hour of the club's meeting taught basic skills, while the second hour was for more experienced dancers.

Freshman landscape architecture major Mara Wolfe shares a laugh with another student during a quick break between dancing at the Swing Dance Club's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th.

University of Maryland students begin to learn the "Lindy Hop" at the Swing Dance Club's meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13th. Dance instructor Charlie Wieprecht stressed the importance of "bouncing" to the rhythm of the music.

Junior bioengineering major Katy Dura and junior computer science major Julian Vanecek dance together during the Swing Dance Club's Thursday, Feb. 13th meeting. The dance had students switching from partner to partner, trying new things and meeting new people.

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