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 at the door to either our
Cardio Charleston fitness class, or our free beginner
swing dance lesson. The free lesson is held every Wednesday at 9pm during
Lindy Jam, our weekly social dance.
Classes starting soon!
Cardio Charleston
(All Levels)
Begins Tuesday, December 29, 2015
- One class for $8 or buy a 6 class punch card for $40.
- Dates: Every Tuesday.
- Time: 6:00-7:00pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$8 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $8 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Finally, a swing dance class that is focused on fitness. Join us once a week for an hour of dancing minus the starting, stopping, rotating, and waiting around. We will teach fundamental solo jazz and Charleston steps, integrating them into a fast-paced class to make sure you get a fun and energetic workout. If you've never tried solo jazz, this is a fantastic way to get started! All levels of dancers are welcome.
Begins Monday, April 1, 2019
- NOTE: This class will be held at 389 Gregory St, 3rd Floor Ballroom
- Dates: Apr 1, 8, 15, & 22
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1: Intro to Lindy Hop
- Mail-in registration: Click here
During this four-week series you will apply the skills learned in Swing 1 as a basis for new footwork patterns in your dancing, such as 6 count. Then you’ll progress through some foundational skills that will increase your comfort and fun on the dance floor while preparing you for future Lindy Hop classes and the wide world of swing dancing!
Begins Wednesday, April 3, 2019
- NOTE: This class will be held at 389 Gregory St, 3rd Floor Ballroom
- Dates: April 3, 10, 17, & 24
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 2: Lindy Hop & More
- Mail-in registration: Click here
Refine your swing out and a whole range of variations on this theme that you will never get tired of! This class will take you to the next level with new rhythms and a set of new vocabulary.
Begins Wednesday, May 1, 2019
- Dates: May 1, 8, 15, & 22
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
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 Tuesday, May 7, 2019
- Instructor: Jasmine
- Dates: May 7, 14, 21, & 28
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
During this class, we will cover the basics of dancing to swinging jazz without a partner. Explore musicality and self expression, learn techniques and classic aesthetics, and expand your swing dance vocabulary! No previous experience with jazz dance is expected.
Begins Tuesday, June 4, 2019
- Dates: June 4, 11, 18, & 25
- Time: 7:00-8:15pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Mail-in registration: Click here
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, June 5, 2019
- Instructors: Mike and Joanna
- Dates: June 5, 12, 19, & 26
- Time: 7:30-8:45pm
- Location: Historic German House [map]
- Cost:
$50 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $60 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Swing 1-3
- Mail-in registration: Click here
This class will teach you what to do when the music is too slow to swing out. We will be working on footwork, new rhythms, call & response, and moves that work well to slower tempos. Whether you are dancing to a gritty New Orleans tune or a jazz ballad, we have the moves for you!
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.