Classes
Groove Juice Swing offers classes on a broad range of Jazz Age
and Swing Era dances: swing dance, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa,
Collegiate Shag, vernacular jazz dance, and more. Not sure where to
start out? Check out our
How It Works or
FAQ pages!
Preregistration for classes online (here!) closes at 1am the morning of the first class
of the series. Preregister to get a discount, or sign up at the
door the first day of class! If a 4 week series isn't for you, we
encourage you to drop-in for our free beginner swing dance lesson,
held every Wednesday at 8:45pm during
Lindy Jam, our weekly social dance.
Classes starting soon!
Begins Monday, April 1, 2024
- Instructors: Lily & Mike
- Dates: Mondays on April 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
- Time: 7:30pm - 8:45pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$70 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1
Join us for a four week series diving into the moves and stylings of the original dancers! We will explore the history and techniques of some of the most classic moves in Lindy Hop, as well as try out the stylings that gave these dancers their signature looks.
Begins Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Dates: Tuesdays on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd
- Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$70 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Whether it’s your first time partner dancing or you're adding swing to your repertoire, this class will teach you all you need to have fun on the dance floor!
You’ll start out with some easy and fun moves that will have you smiling right away, and then progress through some foundational skills that will prepare you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- Instructors: Jasmine & Guy
- Dates: Wednesdays on April 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th
- Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$70 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Solo Jazz experience recommendedsolo jazz experience, but we welcome dancers at all levels.
The Big Apple is a high energy circle dance of solo jazz steps that was popular in the late 1930s. In 1938, Frankie Manning choreographed a version for a fantastic team of dancers, Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, to be featured in the film Keep Punching. Today, swing dancers around the world know the choreography and often break into dance when the catchy tune comes on during any old social dance. This four week class will work you through the whole choreography!
Saturday, April 13, 2024
- Instructors: Jasmine, Mike, Evan, Nate, and Fran
- Dates: Apr 13
- Time: 11:00am - 4:45pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$56 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $64 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Various; see event page
Come learn the basics of the dance that inspired the Lindy Hop plus tips and techniques to show off on the dancefloor! Charleston was one of the original swing dances, beginning in the early 1920s. Not only is it energetic and exciting in and of itself, but it's lots of fun to integrate into other forms of swing dance. No partner required.
Future Classes
Generally, class sessions are 4 weeks long and begin the first
week of each month. Each class session generally consists of 1
class night per week. They become open for registration when they
are posted on this page, at least 2 weeks before their start date.
If you have special requests or would like more information about
classes, send us an email at info@groovejuiceswing.com.