Simply Swing Dance Academy

The Simply Swing Dance Academy™ specializes in teaching Hand Dance and various forms of Urban Swing dance in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The unique art form of Hand Dance is the official dance of Washington, DC as voted on by the City Council, and recognized as a local folk dance by the Smithsonian Institute. Founded by Kevin D. Murray, classes are currently taught weekly at Transfiguration Church, 13935 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904. The youngest graduate to date is 11 years old and the oldest is 78. This dance has proven to be an excellent vehicle to bridge the communication, gender and generational gaps.