Swing band brings 150 Lindy dancers to Bent’s
Photos by Tom Rivers
MEDINA – Lindy dancers had a great time on Thursday evening in the top floor of Bent’s Opera House, dancing to music from the Gordon Webster Jazz Septet.
About 150 people attended the concert as part of Medina Lindy in the Village.
Medina Lindy started last August has steadily grown, drawing dancers from Rochester, Buffalo and communities in between.
The group meets the third Thursdays at Bent’s with beginner’s lessons offered before the regular dance.
There are also options for beginner dance lessons the first three Mondays each month, except for July when the third Thursday dance is the only option.
Phil Berry, leader of Medina Lindy, said he is thrilled to see so many people learning the lindy and having fun in Medina.
Julia Weatherholtz sings with the Gordon Webster band on Thursday at Bent’s.
The Gordon Webster Jazz Septet played big-band style jazz and swing classics that had the crowd dancing.
Gordon Webster is based in Rochester and travels the country and world. The band performed three sets of music on Thursday night.
