At the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl on the first Saturday in November, you'll find dance and music on every corner of Cherokee Street — swing dancers and blues musicians tucked in between vintage clothing racks or brass bands marching down the street in the 2nd line parade.
Save the date for the 13th annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, set to take over the shops, bars and street corners of Cherokee all day on Saturay November 8th. This year's event will bring back jazz crawl classics like the second line parade and dance battle, while also incorporating new artists and activations. Stay tuned for more info!
** The Jazz Crawl Grand Finale ft. Sweetie & The Toothaches + All-Styles Dance Battle is the only ticketed portion of the 2025 Jazz Crawl. All other sets of the day remain free and open to the public.
All classes are introductory. No partner or prior experience is required. Please note that dance surface is concrete and close-toes shoes are recommended.
12:00 pm: Intro to Lindy Hop with River City Swingout
1:00 pm: Bal-Swing with Natalia
2:00 pm: Blues Dance with Jamae
4:00 pm: Footsweeps and Grooves with Grand Martell
5:00 pm: Chicago Steppin' with Marqua and Mark
Sweetie & The Toothaches are celebrating 10 years as St. Louis’ Premier Jump Blues Band! Their powerhouse 7+ piece band performs jump blues, jazz and RnB classics as well as original tunes inspired by legends like Ray Charles, Louis Prima and Huey Lewis. Sweetie & The Toothaches pay homage to the rich musical traditions of the past while infusing their performances with a modern sensibility that keeps audiences coming back for more. Whether they're delivering high-energy dance numbers or soul-stirring ballads, the band's infectious enthusiasm and undeniable talent make every show a memorable experience.
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Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl began in 2012 as aspect of the Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival and under the leadership of the STL Jitterbugs.
Overtime, the Jazz Crawl has taken on a life of its own. On Cherokee Street, you’re as likely to see a roller-skating banana as a neighbor walking their dog. Its constant stream of shops, eateries, bars, and cafes makes the street a hotbed of music and art, often underground, within an already vibrant city. And beyond that, Cherokee Street is a place to just be. The annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl is a culmination of this, a celebration of the city’s urban music and dance scene, and simply an amazing party.
Today the Jazz Crawl is put on by Cherokee Street Foundation and organized by dance instructor, performer & musician Christian Frommelt.
Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl began in 2012 as aspect of the Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival and under the leadership of the STL Jitterbugs.
Overtime, the Jazz Crawl has taken on a life of its own. On Cherokee Street, you’re as likely to see a roller-skating banana as a neighbor walking their dog. Its constant stream of shops, eateries, bars, and cafes makes the street a hotbed of music and art, often underground, within an already vibrant city. And beyond that, Cherokee Street is a place to just be. The annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl is a culmination of this, a celebration of the city’s urban music and dance scene, and simply an amazing party.
Today the Jazz Crawl is put on by Cherokee Street Foundation and organized by dance instructor, performer & musician Christian Frommelt.
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