The Millersville University Swing Club, also known at the Cool Cats Swing club is a dance club on campus that was introduced in the fall of 2003, the swing club is currently made up of eleven members and eight performers, but all students and faculty on campus are urged to join because they believe anyone can learn to dance if they are willing to try.
The club meets on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the hallway between the gym and pool in Pucilo.
The Cool Cats’s practices are always a fun and exciting way to let loose after a day of classes.
All of the Swing Club members are extremely friendly and enjoy having a good time dancing.
The Cool Cats perform East and West coast swing, wedding dances, country line dancing and the waltz.
They teach “signature moves” that typically involve a girl being thrown in the air or flipped upside down.
Kyle Halat spins Virginia O'Sheil concentrates on gettng the steps right. Photo by Christian Shuts.
The club puts on a show at various University events including, basketball games, pep rallies, the cultural showcase, the spring car show and superfest.
The club also performs locally at retirement homes and nearby schools.
Dominique Centofanti, president and five year member as well as instructor says “We do it because we love to dance and it’s a fun way to learn a new skill on campus while making friends.”
The Cool Cats advisor of seven years, Dr. Stratton Chaeffer, started this club after an overwhelming response to a Wellness Week swing dance presentation in the SMC. Members of the club come to his wellness class and teach the students various swing moves.
The Swing Club’s current routine is to the tune of “Mr.Pinstripe Suit” by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
They are also learning a new routine to a Frank Sinatra/Avril Lavigne mix that will include the waltz.
The Millersville University Swing Club is a great way to get involved in campus activities while meeting new friends, having a great time and dancing.
The upbeat moves and high-tempo music that the Cool Cats use is sure to get poeple off their feet and dancing if they give it a chance.
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