Groove Juice Swing: Swing Dancing in Rochester, NY

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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.

 

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Improver Package Register Online Improver Package (24 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $300 preregistered. At-door registration price is $300 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: Beginner series

Sign up for all six of our improver series! This package deal gets you 30% off - that’s 7 weeks free! 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.

Improver Mini Package Register Online Improver Mini Package (12 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays
  • Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
  • Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
  • Cost: $160 preregistered. At-door registration price is $160 if space is available.
  • Prerequisite: Beginner series

Sign up for three of our improver 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: Beginner Package Register Online Intro to Swing: Beginner Package (16 weeks / Beginner)

Begins Wednesday, September 3, 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, September 3, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on September 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 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: 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!

Improver: Classic Moves and Stylings Register Online Improver: Classic Moves and Stylings (4 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, September 3, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on September 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 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: Beginner Series

In this series we will dive into the moves and stylings of the original Lindy Hop dancers! We will explore the history and techniques of some of the most iconic moves in Lindy Hop and try out the stylings that gave these dancers their signature looks.

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

Begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
  • 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!

Improver: Charge up your Charleston Register Online Improver: Charge up your Charleston (4 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on October 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd
  • 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

Ready for some more Charleston? In this class, you’ll learn cool new variations and moves in side-by-side and hand-to-hand, explore cross hand and airplane positions, and work on dancing Charleston at faster tempos. We’ll also focus on how to integrate Charleston with Lindy Hop so you can transition between the two seamlessly on the social dance floor!

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

Begins Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on November 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!

Improver: Creative Connections Register Online Improver: Creative Connections (4 weeks / Improver)

Begins Wednesday, November 5, 2025
  • Dates: Wednesdays on November 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: Beginner series

Getting tired of just open and closed positions in your swing dancing? This is the class for you! Expand your lindy vocabulary by exploring connections like sweetheart, cuddle, double hand holds, opposite hands, and other fun ways to connect with your partner!

 

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.

About Us

Groove Juice Swing, established in 2004, is based in Rochester, NY and specializes in Lindy Hop, the original form of swing dance from the 1920s and 1930s. Groove Juice Swing offers dance classes, weekly social dances, live band dance events, performances, and dance workshops throughout the year. Staff members and instructors are passionate about all things Lindy Hop, traveling all over the world to compete against and learn from the very best Lindy Hoppers. They bring that same commitment and enthusiasm to the dance community in Rochester.

Groove Juice Swing is a grateful recipient of the Monroe County JumpstARTS Grant Program.

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