Just as older generations tried to save American youth from the dangers of the lambada and the twist, even-older generations were in tizzies over different dances. They feared the worst when young ...

Dance historians who research such things credit American jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway for coining the term “jitterbug.” In 1934, he recorded a lively tune, “Jitter Bug,” that some credit ...

Jitterbug proper is a dance that was made famous by Cab Calloway (of "Minnie the Moocher" fame). But, as I always understood it, jitterbug is also a general term for any kind of swing dance. They say ...

At 10 a.m. Feb. 13th, the African American Military History Museum in downtown Hattiesburg will host “A Valentine to Veterans,” a special event designed to honor veterans during Black History Month.

Where: Peace United Church of Christ, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E., Duluth Why: The former Northland's NewsCenter anchor is in Haiti using her nursing skills in the wake of the recent earthquake. Cost: ...