Swingin' in the Valley : Community Dance with Live music by Josh and the Wittness

On Sunday, September 27, the San Geronimo Valley Community Center is excited to welcome home Valley native Josh Witt to host the very first Swingin’ in the Valley!  The community dance kicks off at 5pm at the Woodacre Improvement Club.

A performing musician, bandleader, and San Geronimo Valley favorite, Josh first took the stage at the Community Center during the 2005 St. Patrick’s Day Talent Show. Since then, he has earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music, spent nearly a decade performing in Boston, and now leads his own swing, rock ‘n’ roll, and doo-wop band, Josh and the Wittness (pun very much intended). More recently, Josh began hosting community swing dance events while also dipping his toes into becoming an instructor. He is excited to bring all these new explorations and talents back to his hometown.

The evening begins with a one-hour beginner-friendly swing dance lesson led by Josh. No experience or partner is necessary—participants will learn the basics of Lindy Hop and gain the confidence to enjoy the dance floor throughout the night.

Following the lesson, guests will dance to two one-hour live music sets, with a 15-minute intermission between them. At the end of the break, Josh will lead everyone in the Shim Sham, the iconic three-minute Lindy Hop line dance that originated in the tap dancing tradition and has become a beloved swing dance classic.

Whether you plan to dance all night or simply enjoy the music and lively atmosphere, everyone is welcome. Perimeter seating will be available for guests who prefer to watch rather than dance. Beer / Wine / N/A Drinks and Light Refreshments will be available.

Swingin’ in the Valley also offers the perfect opportunity to dust off your dancing shoes before the Community Center’s Heart of the Valley Benefit on Saturday, October 10, featuring live music by Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys.

5pm – One hour Dance Lesson

6pm – Community Dance with Live Music

7pm – Intermission

7:15pm – Learn the Shim Sham (a Lindy Hop Line Dance)

7:30pm – Second set of dance and music