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!
Begins Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Begins Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Begins Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
- 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
The swingout is one of the most versatile moves in all of Lindy Hop. In this series we’ll continue to refine your technique and help you swingout comfortably at faster tempos. You’ll also learn fun moves that build off the swingout, as well as stylings to add in some spice and variety.
Begins Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on June 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
- 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!
Begins Wednesday, June 4, 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.
Begins Monday, June 9, 2025
- Dates: Mondays on 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
- Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm
- Location: 295 Gregory Street [map]
- Cost:
$70 preregistered.
At-door registration price is $80 if space is available.
- Prerequisite: Intro to Balboa or equivalent experience
Finally a class to improve your Balboa skills on the social dance floor! We will move out of the eight count pattern box into a new way of thinking when dancing. Leaders and followers will also learn how to add improvisation and personal flare! Previous Balboa experience required.
Begins Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on July 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 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!
Begins Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on July 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: 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.
Begins Wednesday, August 6, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
- 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, August 6, 2025
- Dates: Wednesdays on August 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th
- 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 four week musicality series, students will learn to dance with jazz music’s rhythm, melody, and mood. This is a key characteristic of improvised swing dancing, not commonly found in other partnered dances. Students will expand their skills by taking inspiration from the music and learning to become co-instruments with the band. We'll teach how to predict the music and how to accentuate breaks, as well as give ideas on how to play with rhythm and expression when dancing.