Lindy hops and swing beats light up Cottonwood Square

On Friday July 5, dancers from all over gathered for the first swing dance evening of Dancing Under the Stars this summer. At 7 p.m., dancers moved cautiously towards the makeshift dance floor for dance lessons led by Tom Masterson, one of the event organizers.

Participants of all ages and skill levels joined in, learning the basic steps of swing dancing. Masterson let attendees take their time, s...