Grab your boogie shoes and join us for a very special Valentine's Day Swing Dance on Friday, February 14, featuring Katia + the Upswing! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or brand new to swing, this festive evening is perfect for couples, friends, and singles alike. The night’s festivities will kick off at 6:30 p.m., with a dance class led by TC Swing. Following the lesson, live music hits from 7 – 8:30 p.m., the perfect opportunity to test out your brand-new skills! With plenty of space on the dance floor + some of the best musical talent in town, this is a night out at the Mall you won’t want to miss!
Katia Cardenas is a luminous, multi-genre vocalist, who has performed nation-wide, inspiring audiences with her smooth, powerful voice and infectious, uplifting energy. Recognized for her impeccable range, and dynamic stylings, she has been performing since an early age. Katia has been most influenced by Ella Fitzgerald’s spirited jazz standards, Aretha Franklin’s high-powered R+B flavors and Astrid Giberto’s dulcet bossa tones. Performing an inspired and enticing variety of musical styles with the Twin Cities top jazz players, she has been described as “a young but veteran vocalist who can cover Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, yet is equally adept at modern folk/pop/blues,” with “the pipes to get over an R+B tune, but also has the instincts and subtlety to handle jazz standards.”
