Classes

Groove Juice Swing offers classes on a broad range of Jazz Age and Swing Era dances: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Collegiate Shag, vernacular jazz dance, and more. We offer classes for dancers of all levels, from Beginner to Advanced. Not sure where to start out? Check out the Curriculum or FAQ pages!

Most of our classes focus on Lindy Hop, the original partnered swing dance created during the late 1920s by Black Americans in Harlem that evolved alongside jazz music in the '30s and '40s. It was a street dance that allowed for rhythmic improvisation and social dancing, and is now danced in almost every major city in the world. Lindy Hop is an energetic and joyful dance that allows both partners to express their individuality while dancing together! For more information on other dance styles we teach, check out the Dance Styles page!

What's included when I register for a class series?

Four (4) 75-minute lessons of progressive content. Each week will build upon the skills and concepts taught in the previous weeks.
Top-notch instruction from the most experienced dancers in our community.
Free entry to Lindy Jam during the entire series (an $8 value each week!). (Beginner level series only)

We also offer discounted class packages for our Beginner and Improver level series. See the Package Deals page for more information.

Preregistration for classes online (here!) closes at 1 AM 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.

Upcoming Classes

Classes starting soon!

Intro to Swing: Beginner Package Register Online Intro to Swing: Beginner Package (16 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Dates: Wednesdays
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $210 preregistered. At-door registration price is $210 if space is available.
Prerequisite: None

Sign up for all four of our beginner series! This package deal gets you one 4-week series for free - that's 25% off! Classes can be taken at any time in any order, just let us know that you signed up for the package deal when you arrive.

Intro to Swing: Movin’ in 6 Register Online Intro to Swing: Movin’ in 6 (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Instructors: Rebecca Fran & Mike
Dates: Wednesdays on January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Prerequisite: None

This series will focus on foundational 6-count footwork and expanding your repertoire of partnered moves. You’ll learn to dance fun and easy 6-count moves with a partner such as the sendout, tuck turn, change places turn, and more! After this series, you’ll be eager to get out on the dance floor and show off your new skills!

Intro to Solo Jazz Register Online Intro to Solo Jazz (4 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Instructors: Nate & Art
Dates: Wednesdays on January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Prerequisite: Beginner Series

Solo jazz dancing grew out of tap dancing and Lindy Hop, alongside jazz music of the 20s and 30s. Now it's a popular way for Lindy Hoppers all over the world to explore creativity and musicality! In this class, we'll learn the foundations of basic solo jazz vocabulary and aesthetics, all while developing our own solo jazz style.

Intro to Swing: Checkin’ out Charleston Register Online Intro to Swing: Checkin’ out Charleston (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Dates: Wednesdays on February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Prerequisite: None

Come learn the dance that kick-started the Jazz Era! Originating in the early 1920s, Charleston is an energetic and exciting dance that can be done comfortably to fast music. In this series, you’ll learn basic solo Charleston footwork and how to dance Charleston with a partner in several positions, such as side by side, hand to hand, and more!

Intro to Swing: Groovin’ in 8 Register Online Intro to Swing: Groovin’ in 8 (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Dates: Wednesdays on March 5th, 12th 19th, and 26th
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Prerequisite: None

This series will focus on foundational 8-count footwork and on connecting with the music. You’ll learn to dance 8-count moves with a partner such as the promenade, flip flop, and lindy circle. You’ll also learn how to break out of patterns, groove to the music, and truly make this dance your own!

Intro to Swing: Swingout! Register Online Intro to Swing: Swingout! (4 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Dates: Wednesdays on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
Cost: $70 preregistered. At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
Prerequisite: None

This series will focus on Lindy Hop’s most iconic move - the swingout! Watch any video of Lindy Hoppers and you’re sure to see at least a few swingouts - some have even called it the true basic of the dance! You’ll start out by learning basic footwork and some simple partnered moves that lay the foundation for a successful swingout. By the end of the series you’ll be swinging out with ease!