Our Sunday Night Swing dance brings the Susquehanna Folk Festival’s weekend of dance to a rousing finale! Presented in partnership with The Rhythm Lounge in Harrisburg, the evening features lively roots jazz by Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five. An intro class will get you started, so no experience is required.

Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five

Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are silly, passionate people who love playing this music. And that’s all there is to it! They draw upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists, the ingenuity of 20th century composers, and the soul of the dance floor.

Since the fateful day Chelsea invited five friends to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room, she's been living the dream of singing her favorite songs for audiences that love the music of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday as much as she does.

The Rhythm Lounge

The Rhythm Lounge specializes in bringing more dance and music events to the Central Pennsylvania area, from vintage jazz-era dances like the Lindy Hop to art forms like Balboa and African dance. People can gather to learn, practice, and celebrate dance classes, social dances, and special events.

Founder and director Carla Crowen has been teaching Lindy Hop and other forms of vintage swing dancing for over 20 years, traveling the globe as an invited instructor and artist of swing dancing. She is working hard to cultivate a strong community of dance in the Central Pennsylvania area.