Mike & Debbe LaPina

Debbe and Mike have been dancing together for 25 of their 30 plus years of marriage. They began their dancing hobby in the early 80's at Arthur Murray Dance Studio where they studied ballroom for 13 years. They joined Chicago’s Windy City Jitterbug Club in 1992 and began blending their ballroom experience with Chicago Swing dancing to develop their own style. In 1995 they turned their attention to choreography and dance exhibitions.

They began teaching for CWCJC in 1995. They are lead instructors in the program and teach beginner through advanced Jitterbug (East Coast Swing) and also specialized workshops in several different dances from Ballroom to Hustle.

Over the past 12 + years they have had the pleasure of performing and teaching at several dance conventions.

In September ‘05 they were inducted into the American Bop Association’s Hall of Fame.

They are looking forward to another great weekend at Boogie in the Bluegrass.

 

     

 
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Founded in 1990, Derby City Bop Association is Louisville's first and oldest club dedicated to the preservation of Jitterbug style dances commonly known as Bop, Shag, and Swing. In addition to preserving our style of dance, we are dedicated to the preservation of various music styles known as Bop, Beach Bop, Swing, and Rhythm and Blues.

Derby City Bop Association dances every Tuesday night.
We dance at Jim Porters Good Time Emporium.
Doors open at 6:00 PM. DCBA DJ's play until approx. 10:30 PM.
Jim Porters is located across from KT's Restaurant at 2345 Lexington Road.
Intermediate level dance lessons are offered every Tuesday night every other month in four week sessions.
Intermediate lessons begin at 6:30 PM and last until 7:00 PM and are held in the main ballroom.
Beginner level lessons are offered every Tuesday night of every month.
Beginner lessons begin approximately 7:00 PM and last until 7:30 PM.
Beginner lessons are held in the front ballroom at Jim Porters.
Group/Progressive lessons will be taught on Sundays at The Moose Lodge for a fee. Lessons begin at 6:00 PM.
Non-Members may participate in Beginner lessons but you must be a member to participate in all other lesson formats.
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