Philly Fish Fry

One of our favorite people - the lovely Lauren Levey!

Lindy Hop is an African American dance is a phrase that we lindy hoppers see all the time, but what does that mean? Sign up for PILE 2020 to find out and ask some questions with Odysseus Bailer’s lecture talk!

Exciting stuff happening over at PILE 2020! Be sure to register to save your spot at this all-new, all-original, two-part choreography!

We, the board of Philly Fish Fry, are writing to you today in sadness, anger, and solidarity: Black Lives Matter. Black history, culture, and people have been and continues to be the heart and soul of swing dancing. We want to show our support and love to the Black and Brown communities, as well as to the Asian communities, that have faced discrimination by donating to the Philly Bail Fund (https://www.phillybailfund.org/) and Dumplings Against Hate (https://www.dumplingsagai...nsthate.com/). It hurts us to see the systemic oppression and injustice against Black Americans happening right now, which follow in a long history of injustice in this country. We stand with you. We encourage other swing organizations and people to speak up as anti-racist advocates and to listen to those who are often silenced and to educate yourself on these issues. We hear you. And we want to amplify your voice. Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter. This week, Jazz Attack will be matching donations towards the National Bail Out and the Philadelphia Community Bail Fund.

Check out this great video featuring The Revisionists and 22 dancers! We hope you are all staying safe during this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX6CA8infM8

Tonight our hearts go out to Ron Wilkins as he is in critical condition. We had the opportunity to hear and dance to his lovely voice. Our hearts and prayers go out to you!

Hello Fish Fry fans, As many of you may have guessed, April Fish Fry has been canceled. We feel that it is the best thing to do given the current situation, and we also must follow Penn's decisions because we use their facilities. We will be back in September and hope to see you all there! Take this time to do things that you enjoy (we've been doing a lot of baking and knitting at our house). Perhaps learn a solo routine (we're working on the Big Apple). Above all, take the ...necessary precautions, take care of each other, and stay healthy. Swingin' out, Erin

Back at it again with another NYC pro in Philly! Gaby Cook will be here in just about 1 month. Follow the event so that you don't miss out on important updates!

Are you ready for some new music from Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five? Because we sure are!

Did you know that we have an Instagram? Neither did we until we tried to make one this weekend! Follow us @phillyfishfry for updates, fun videos and pictures, and a major throwback to 2014 https://www.instagram.com/phillyfishfry/