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!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Dates: Wednesday April 29
- Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$18 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $20 if space is available.
The most popular and well-known solo jazz choreography out there, Frankie Manning's Shim Sham is danced all over the world. This Lindy Hop line dance can be seen regularly at events and we'd love to have you join in! It is based on the original tap dance Shim Sham which was choreographed by Leonard Reed and Willie Bryant. It features classic jazz steps such as the Tackie Annie, the Half-Break, the Boogie Back, and the Shorty George. This class is a great intro to solo jazz dancing, and is open to everyone from first-timers to experienced Lindy Hop dancers!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Teachers: Matt and Faye
- Dates: Wednesday April 29
- Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$18 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $20 if space is available.
Solo dancing doesn't have to be a solo experience! Inspired by the teaching and social dancing at Stompology, this workshop focuses on the tools to connect with the music of your fellow dancers while dancing solo. We will explore together how to expand our capacity to recognize and make invitations and responses in relation to the music, other dancers, and ourselves. Join us on our search for more ease, playfulness and connection in solo jazz on the social dance floor. No prior solo jazz experience needed!
Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Dates: Wednesdays on May 6, 13, 20, and 27
- 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!
Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Dates: Wednesdays on May 6, 13, 20, and 27
- 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!
Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- 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.
Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- 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.
Begins Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- 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.