Our mission is to preserve and celebrate American Swing-era music and dance and to expose the greater community to the joys of swing through education, dance events, performances, and outreach. We aim to create and promote opportunities for spectators, listeners, dancers, and musicians to interact with this Black American art form in their day-to-day lives.
Check out our curriculum here
Thursdays 7pm-8pm
Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3
Instructors: Keara & Jimmy
This 8-week series starts from the very beginning, focusing on partner connection and 6-count 8-count patterns that are essential for any Lindy Hopper. This is a longer 8-week course because there are some basics in here that can be fairly challenging. If you have to miss a week or two, let us know and come early the next week so we can catch you up. Let's get you out on the dance floor!
No experience or partner required!
Thursdays 7pm-8pm
Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29
Instructors: Myra & Karson
This is the Lindy Hop basic, and yet one of the most complicated moves to master. We could spend a year (or more) working on this, but we're going to condense it down to the most important parts for this month. We'll work on technique of the swingout, stylizations, and moves based on the swingout.
You must have taken both Level 1 Lindy Hop and Charleston series classes or have prior instructor approval to register for this class.
Wednesdays 7pm-8:00pm (practice 8:00-8:30pm on Oct 7 & 14)
Dates: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Instructors: Jessie & Phish
This class is for dancers comfortable with the fundamentals of Lindy Hop who want to dive into the lush world of Blues. This month we’ll be focusing on Ballroomin’. In this series, you’ll learn how to adapt your technique for slower tempos, play with posturing, and explore some of the unique connections that define the Blues aesthetic. At the end of this class, you’ll have a solid foundation to build off of and enjoy the monthly Blues night!
You must have taken both Level 1 Lindy Hop and Charleston series classes or have prior instructor approval to register for this class.
Wednesdays 8pm-9:00pm (practice 9:00-9:30pm)
Dates: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
Instructors: Keara & Blake
This 5-week series is a new curriculum after our other new successful Level 2 Lindy Hop: Classics class. We want to add even more to the vocabulary and ideas you learned or already knew from that class.You’ll leave with even more options for musicality and expression, more comfort dancing into and out of these moves, and overall adding a bit more sauce to add to your social dancing.
We recommend that you complete all level 1 and level 2 classes multiple times and be confident with all previous material before moving on to level 3 classes. If you are unsure about whether or not you're ready to move up to level 3, please ask one of your teachers.
Classes begin the first Wednesday or Thursday of each month unless otherwise specified.
Sign-ups for next month’s classes open in the middle of the current month.
Nope! You don’t need to bring a partner—in fact, most of our students come solo.
During class, we highly encourage rotating partners because it helps you learn faster and adapt to different leads or follows.
If you do come with a partner and prefer to stay together the whole class, that’s totally fine—you’re welcome to opt out of rotation.
All Lindy Hop, Charleston, and Balboa lesson packages include 4 (or 8) classes, once a week, that build on material from the previous class.
Drop-ins are typically not allowed since each week builds on the last.
If you pay the full class rate, it includes a free dance pass for the month(except nights with live music).
We can catch you up! Just show up 15-20 minutes early before the next class and let us know!
Unused class credits do not count towards future months.
Ballroom Utah, 3030 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (Please park and enter through the back entrance on Thursdays only)
When:
Every Thursday (unless otherwise announced)
8-10pm Swing dance to DJ'd music!
Where:
Ballroom Utah, 3030 Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
(Please park and enter through the back entrance)
Cost:
$10 general admission
$7 for students or military with ID
10-Punch cards are available for $70 on site
When:
June through September
7-7:30pm Drop in lesson (includes swing and other dance styles)
7:30-9:15pm Live music!
Where:
Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Cost:
Free!
More Info:
Please visit the Gallivan Center Events page for specific dates and more information
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